Lifestyle Archive
(February 2013)

1 February 2013

Trophies, taxidermy and empire

In our auction rooms we regularly see examples of taxidermy and hunting trophies, particularly from Africa. One of the more interesting lots entered into our Grantham saleroom was the ‘Fenwick Collection’ of hunting trophies and taxidermy. Guy and Elsie Fenwick resided at North Luffenham Hall, near Stamford, and in 1904 went on a shooting expedition Read more…

Home where every day could be a holiday

A unique opportunity to invest in a live/work business When Yvonne and David Mapletoft bought a piece of land just outside Louth they couldn’t imagine that one day it would be a successful holiday lettings business. From tentative steps the couple built a thriving business which this year is celebrating its twenty-second year. Now in Read more…

Looking for treasure?

Steffie Shields highlights winter gardens worth a visit. Did you hear recently that a seven-year-old boy, on his first foray with his Christmas present, a metal detector, found a bomb? Not the kind of treasure his parents had in mind. For most of us, the thought of stumbling across a Saxon or Roman treasure trove Read more…

Black & White

Black is back as a hot summer colour contrasted with sparkling white. Always a sophisticated combination, there are monochrome variations from most designers. It gets a vintage treatment in the younger collections but is equally strong in separates, dresses and occasion wear.

In print

There are some bold and beautiful prints amongst this year’s collections. The trend is to wear your chosen pattern head to toe but if this is a bit too daunting for you, try one item of clothing and an accessory in matching motifs. The most popular themes are nature inspired with both flora and fauna Read more…

Pastel parade

There are more pastels in the S/S 2013 collections than a packet of Lovehearts. Perfect for a romantic Valentine rendezvous, marshmallow pink is bound to leave him saying ‘Be Mine’, or make sure ‘You’re cute’ in pastel green. The delicate soft tones of these colours will take you from spring through to summer sunshine breaks.

Sports chic

The look is preppy and sophisticated, a casual glamour that has international appeal. There are pastel tones, natural fabrics and tailoring not just for jackets and blazers but for shorts and shirts too. Team with signature accessories to make a statement.

The look of lace

The trend for lace has continued into 2013 with beautiful examples of detailing and accents as well as sheer effect dresses, jackets and wraps. The versatility of lace is its ability to be both feminine and alluring. Flattering to all generations, there is both an innocence and sophistication in its appeal.

Short work

There are some beautifully cut and tailored shorts in the menswear collections this season. They are predominantly Bermuda length and plain hemmed. Teamed with a contemporary single breasted blazer they can be worn as smart casual or dressed down business wear. British reserve will probably favour the plain fabrics but for more outgoing personalities there Read more…

Savills say goodbye to Ken Jones

After thirty-two years, Ken Jones, the Lincoln based director of Savills, has left to take up a new role with the Crown estate running their rural portfolio across the UK. Ken will be based in London but colleagues wished him farewell at a reception held at Doddington Hall in November. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER Read more…