Lifestyle Archive
(February 2012)

1 February 2012

Perfect for parties and pets

When Alan and Denise Howe ‘stumbled across’ Cherry Trees, they immediately fell in love with the place. Situated in the pretty Lincolnshire village of Leasingham, two miles north of Sleaford, the property had been individually designed by the previous owner and was surrounded by beautiful gardens. Alan said: “We stumbled across the house and initially Read more…

Winter rainbows

Steffie Shields highlights February’s birthday flower – the iris As icy winter grips fingers, and weather dominates our waking thoughts, anything that flowers is a bonus. Take a walk in a designed ‘winter garden’, at Hodsock Priory, Anglesey Abbey or, increasingly popular among gardening enthusiasts, Saxby House Garden. In refreshing relief from the bland tracery Read more…

Henry Alken (1785-1851)

Equestrian and hunting themes have long been popular within art and the subject has inspired a vast amount of pictures and prints. For at least three centuries artists have painted and drawn horse riders, in the midst of a race or hunt, to the delight of collectors. Few artists have been as prolific as Henry Read more…

Sarah Smith and Sam Small

Sarah Smith and Sam Small were married at Washingborough Hall, Lincoln where they also held the reception.The couple went on to enjoy a honeymoon in the Cape Verde Islands. 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 choice Read more…

Lisa Mackey and Simon Overton

Lisa Mackey and Simon Overton were married in London at The London Eye and held their reception at The Slug & Lettuce, County Hall. The couple honeymooned in New York and have settled in Alford. If you are a newly wed and would like to appear in the magazine, please ask your photographer to forward Read more…

Alison Brophy and Graham McGuiness

Alison Brophy and Graham McGuiness were married at All Saints’ Church, Coddington and held their reception at The Old Barn, Marston. 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 choice to editorial@lincolnshirelife.co.uk and congratulations on your happy day!

Sharon Beesley and David Smalley

Sharon Beesley and David Smalley celebrated their wedding and held their reception at Boston West Golf Centre. 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 choice to editorial@lincolnshirelife.co.uk and congratulations on your happy day!

Blue is best

With spring getting closer, the wedding season is almost upon us and there are plenty of choices for the Mother of the Bride. Blue is a very popular colour this season. Whether it is a subtle duck egg blue, or a more dramatic royal blue, there is something for everyone. Hem lines are below the Read more…

A day to remember

Champagnes, golds and soft pastel colours are popular on the catwalk this season. Whether it’s wedding, a day at the races or an evening cocktail party, there are plenty of options available. Lace is making a popular comeback with overlays on both dresses and accessories, including hats and bags. Ruffles are also popular this season, Read more…

Spring style

Spring is almost upon us and the catwalk has been teeming with new trends for the season. Pastel colours, including greys and pinks, are flourishing. Smart jackets and shirts are back again this season, as are pinafore dresses. The catwalk is reinventing popular Eighties classics, with crisp lines and big shoulder pads. If you dare Read more…