Lifestyle Archive
(October 2012)

1 October 2012

Modern military

Attention! there is definitely a military theme on parade for Autumn/Winter 2012. Tunic cut jackets, trench coats and reverse detail have classic feature buttons and contrast fabric. The look is softer and more versatile than in the past so team with a sharp cut trouser or leather boots. For a more urban look shorts are Read more…

The BWL Summer Luncheon

Business Women’s Link held their Summer Luncheon at The Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa. After a three course lunch the guest speaker was Sharon Wright. Sharon gave a fascinating insight into her experience and life’s journey since launching her MagnaMole product on Dragon’s Den. If you wish to order a copy of a photograph which has Read more…

Sculpture Exhibition launch evening

Doddington Hall was the venue for a major outdoor exhibition of work by over sixty national and international sculptors. The event was sponsored by Brewin Dolphin and invited guests had the chance to preview the exhibition against the backdrop of Doddington Hall’s acclaimed and historic gardens. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER A COPY OF A Read more…

Polo club ball

Leadenham Polo Club held a ball and tournament to mark the end of another great season. Guests in the marquee enjoyed a champagne reception followed by a three-course dinner and entertainment by a live band and DJ. Next month’s issue of Lincolnshire Life will include exclusive pictures of the tournament held over the same weekend.

Lincolnshire Wedding Fair – Hemswell Court

Lincolnshire Life’s Autumn Wedding Fair at Hemswell Court, Hemswell attracted record numbers of future brides and their families. There was the chance to not only browse exhibitors’ stands but also to see some fabulous gowns courtesy of Joan Antony Bridal Wear of Scunthorpe, who staged two catwalk shows throughout the day. From delicious cakes to Read more…

Blessed first birthday

Guests were invited to celebrate the first birthday of Blessed of Newark. The designer fashion store entertained and delighted their guests with champagne, cupcakes and music provided by a violin trio. It was also an opportunity to view the exclusive collections for Autumn/Winter 2012. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER A COPY OF A PHOTOGRAPH WHICH Read more…

Award-winning bungalow offers fuel-free living

Eco-architect Jerry Harrall had long aspired to live the green dream in an earth-sheltered home that would afford him the benefits of fuel-free living. With that in mind, he designed a groundbreaking property in 1996 and was delighted when he found the perfect location: a paddock in his home town of Long Sutton. It was Read more…

Right stripes

It’s a design classic that offers endless permutations. From fine delicacy to bold bands, the width of stripe can convey a mood, style or evoke a pattern familiar to us all. Whether you opt for dynamic verticals, matelot horizontals or urban banding be sure to pick the right stripe.

Outdoor fashion

BARBOUR UNVEILS ITS WILLIAM MORRIS PRINT RANGE ‘Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful,’ declared textile designer and decorative visionary William Morris, whose nineteenth-century floral prints make their clothing debut in Barbour’s Autumn/Winter 2012 ladies Lifestyle collection. It further enhances Barbour’s quintessentially British heritage Read more…

Sarah Balfour and Craig Hughson

Sarah Balfour and Craig Hughson were married at St Wulfram’s Church, Grantham. Following a champagne reception and photographs at Belton House, the Wedding Breakfast was held at Belton Woods Hotel. If you are a newly wed and would like to appear in the magazine, please ask your photographer to forward on an image of your Read more…