Lifestyle Archive
(August 2012)

1 August 2012

Living with the enemy

Steffie Shields is learning to live with every gardener’s nightmare As Olympic athletes square up and raise their game, many of us gardeners are facing an equally Herculean task in our own backyards. No medals for us. That Goliath Mother Nature has set her champion weeds loose – and this year’s record-breaking rain has encouraged Read more…

Hollie Grooby and Andrew Sykes

Hollie Grooby and Andrew Sykes were recently married at The Centenary Church, Boston, followed by a reception at The Ball House, Boston. The couple then spent their honeymoon at Thoresby Hall, Ollerton. If you are a newly wed and would like to appear in the magazine, please ask your photographer to forward on an image Read more…

Katie Johnson and Paul Rivett

Katie Johnson and Paul Rivett were married at Sibsey Parish Church before having a marquee reception at the bride’s family home. 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!

Julie Jones and Joe Cooke

Julie Jones and Joe Cooke both of Waddington (with bridesmaid Lauren Rowsome – Joe’s granddaughter). The couple were the first to be married at Bishop Grosseteste University College, Newport, Lincoln. 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…

Jessica Tinkler and Simon Arndt

Jessica Tinkler and Simon Arndt recently held their wedding and wedding reception at The White Hart Hotel, Lincoln. The happy couple spent their honeymoon in Mexico. 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 Read more…

A cliff village gem

Commanding views over the Trent Valley made the Village Farm House at Boothby Graffoe a dream home for its current owner. Despite its run down condition, Dr Peter Dawson knew the potential in the stone period former farmhouse and it only took a little stretch of the imagination to see him living there. He said: Read more…

Hints of Autumn

If you are looking for a stunning outfit for an autumnal wedding or reception… the catwalk is bursting with colour this season. Plums and mauve are popular with radiant fuchsias and striking purples offering a more vibrant edge. Teaming brighter colours with black will create a sharper contrast.

Relaxing in style

While we are still awaiting the best of the British summer, shops are already brimming with ideas for the new autumn season. Popular colours for the season are greys and blacks, brought to life with bright reds and warm pinks.

A shirt of success

Vibrant patterns are dominating the catwalk for the autumn/winter season. Whether you are choosing an outfit for the office or something a bit more casual, stripes and checks are popular choices. If you fancy something a bit more retro, subtle patterned styles can add a new dimension to any outfit.

Breitling watches on show

Guests and customers joined Breitling in their marquee at the 2012 RAF Waddington International Air Show hosted by Mr Andrew Jones of Andrew Michael’s Jewellers. The 2012 Air Show was quite simply outstanding, with the Black Eagles from the Republic of Korea Air Force making their first public appearance at Waddington as part of a Read more…