Lifestyle Archive
(April 2013)

1 April 2013

Look Book launches first capsule collection

Two fashion graduates from North Lincolnshire have just launched the first collection for their fledgling fashion label, Stella & Alf. Charlotte Hay from Healing and Paris Hodson from Caistor may have grown up only a few miles apart but they didn’t meet until Paris volunteered as a model for Charlotte’s graduate show at Westward Ho Read more…

Fine art auction

Over 200 buyers registered to bid online and compete with others on the telephones and in the room during Golding Young and Mawer’s evening Fine Art auction. The first lot in the sale, a signed oil on canvas by Lucien Pissarro (1863-1944) entitled ‘Cottage by the Road, Duton Hill’ sold for £13,500 including commission to Read more…

Home which invites you to dive right in

When Derek Jacklin drew plans for his wife Paula’s dream home on the back of a cornflake box, he never imagined it would one day lead to a building company of their own. Yet when Chestnut Manor at Willingham by Stow, near Gainsborough, was built, it impressed friends and family so much that soon the Read more…

Why white?

Steffie Shields recommends plants to celebrate Easter and more… White is supremely attractive, the colour of life, of kindness and goodness. I suppose that is why brides traditionally wear white. This coming July my very dear daughter will be tying the knot with her chosen partner, an exciting prospect. You can appreciate why white is Read more…

Subtle pastels

Pastel shades have long been associated with the beginning of spring, with all the new colours we start to see. This spring season on the catwalk is no different. From casual basics including chinos and jumpers to evening wear including cigarette trousers and dresses, whichever hue you choose from –pinks, greens, yellows and neutral tones Read more…

A stripe to suit

Summer is just around the corner and this year’s catwalk is brimming with ideas for what to wear on the longer, warmer days. Stripes are back this season with a new, edgy feel. The classic pieces have a new twist sporting brighter colours. New pieces include bringing back the ’80s with pastel shades. Every wardrobe Read more…

Loud and proud

Gone are the dull colours of winter. Spring/summer 2013 catwalks are bursting with colour including greens, blues, reds and yellows, plus neon pinks and burnt oranges. From block colour capri pants and jackets, to patterned catsuits and dresses, you can choose a style to suit. If you are looking for something a bit more subtle, Read more…

A day at the beach

What better way to spend your summer than down at the beach. The catwalk is full of ideas for what to wear while you are there, from summer shorts to checked shirts, chinos to flip flops there are plenty of options for the boys this season.

Thousands attend the spring Bailgate Wedding Fayre

Over 3,000 people turned out for the spring Bailgate Wedding Fayre, giving prospective brides and grooms the unique chance to visit seven venues and over seventy wedding suppliers in one day. Mark Hollingworth, chairman of the Bailgate Guild, said: “We know that the Bailgate Wedding Fayre had the potential to be popular – but I Read more…

Hockey club ball

Lincolnshire Sports Club of the Year 2012, Lincoln Roses Hockey Club held its annual Sparkle Ball at The Charlotte House Hotel, Lincoln. The event was a huge success with over eighty club members and supporters attending the event, which was sponsored by Oldrids and Downtown. Entertainment for the night came from Sheffield DJ ‘Jimmy the Read more…