Lifestyle Archive
(May 2012)

1 May 2012

Perfect for a country life

Tucked away in a fold of the Lincolnshire Wolds, the Grade II listed Psalter Farm at Skendleby Psalter was perfectly located for Dawn and Jan Smith. When the couple bought the property six years ago, Jan had already had his eye on it for some time as it was halfway between two of the sites Read more…

May meadows for the 21st century

Steffie Shields recommends a visit to the Garden House at Saxby The price of petrol has gone through the roof. Any jaunts to visit gardens around the county now need careful planning – it is best to share a car with other enthusiasts. Increasingly nurseries in remote country places are laying out stunning gardens which Read more…

Fine Art Auction – Golding Young and Mawers

Lincolnshire artists featured well at Golding Young and Mawer’s recent specialist art auction held at The Lincoln Auction Rooms, Portland Street, Lincoln. An oil on canvas titled ‘The Burton Whips’ by Vincent Haddelsey had obvious appeal. Vincent was born in Grimsby in 1929 and lived for many years in Scothern, near Lincoln. A self-taught artist Read more…

Barbour celebrates this summer’s special events

As the UK comes under the spotlight this summer, Barbour celebrates with a range of special products that exude the ‘Best of British.’ Fresh and stylish, Barbour’s shapes and lightweight fabrics prove to be essential companions come rain or shine for a great British summer. Starting the season with a sparkle, Barbour has teamed up Read more…

A tale of pale

Choose a sophisticated pale palette which will prove to be not just interesting, but versatile too! There are plenty of nude, cream, flesh, shell and pearl tones which you can mix and match to suit the occasion. Add dynamic accessories (but keep to the colour theme) to complete this soft and feminine look.

Say it with flowers

Discover some blooming marvellous floral prints this summer. Bright and bold, these designs celebrate blossom, peonies and the loudest botanical explosions of colour. Accessories with shoes, bags, belts and jewellery in natural materials and hues.

Taking a bow

You can’t beat a bow to add accent and glamour to a special outfit. This season’s collections feature all types, from neat and discreet to contrasting and flamboyant. For the mother of the bride they offer the chance to echo detailing on the bride’s dress or those of the bridesmaids.

Harmston YFC for LIVES

Over one hundred people attended the Harmston Young Farmers Red Carpet Charity Ball held at the Bentley Hotel, Lincoln. The event was in aid of LIVES First Responders and raised over £800 for the charity whose volunteers provide local emergency first response in towns and villages across the county. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER A Read more…

Mothers treated to award-winning food at Stoke Hall

Stoke Hall hosted a six course Tasting Lunch on Mothering Sunday, with The Red Olive Catering Company, East Midlands’ winners of the 2012 Independent Wedding Caterer Award. Families were able to sample Red Olive’s exceptional cuisine while they relaxed and enjoyed the beautiful interior of Stoke Hall. The event began with a champagne reception in Read more…

Spalding Flower Queen 2012 is chosen

The final was held at Spalding’s magnificent Ayscoughfee Hall and was won by eighteen-year-old, Amy Harrison. Amy was crowned by the 2011 Flower Queen, Daisy Ivatt. Amy is studying for her A Levels and is a community volunteer with the scout medical team. Amy’s first role as the newly-crowned Spalding Flower Queen will be aboard Read more…