Lifestyle Archive
(May 2013)

1 May 2013

Tailored for today

Caroline Bingham went to meet a county based designer who is putting sophistication back into tweed. Georgy Heneage’s roots in the Lincolnshire countryside have been the inspiration for her first Head to Toe in Tweed collection. Her fledgling fashion label is taking traditional tweeds adding Georgy’s own contemporary twist, to produce garments with all the Read more…

A privilege to own this historic home

When Graham and Lesley Secker bought The Close at Wellingore, near Lincoln, sixteen years ago, it was their first home together. The Grade II listed property had a homely feel, had easy access for Graham to travel to work and, importantly, was large enough to accommodate the furniture from both their houses. Lesley said: “When Read more…

All that glitters may be worth more than gold

The economic climate continues to influence bidding in auction rooms. The financial crisis has seen the price of precious metals such as gold and silver reach historic highs, with some over five times higher in as many years. Commodity speculation has resulted in increased bidding at auction with gold sovereigns once selling at £50–£60 now Read more…

Skirting around

Summer days are made for lounging around in the sun and enjoying the warm, longer evenings and the catwalk is full of ideas of styles and fabrics to keep you cooler. Skirts and dresses are a common sight, whether you are looking for something to wear to the beach, lunch with friends, to the office Read more…

A day in the office

The Spring/Summer catwalk is brimming with ideas for cool, casual wear for the office. New styles on traditional suits, with refreshing colours teamed with more adventurous pieces, can add a retro feel. Chinos and shorts are popular for warmer days and go well with light cotton shirts and polo T-shirts. Lightweight jackets add a more Read more…

Talk and musical entertainment

The High Sheriff of Lincolnshire, John Burke hosted an evening in the Recital Hall at Lincoln Minster School, which raised over £5,000 for the Lincolnshire Community Foundation High Sheriff’s Fund and Tribune Trust. Patrick Lord Cormack gave a wide-ranging and entertaining talk about his perceptions on more than forty years in politics and public life. Read more…

Showcase for summer

Shirt Sleeves of Middlegate, Newark launched their new Spring/Summer season in style. A fashion show showcasing some of the hottest outfits and key pieces from the newly arrived, stunning collections was held at the award-winning Ann et Vin, located on Castlegate, Newark. The Courtyard setting was just perfect for relaxation and delicious tea and cakes. Read more…

Charity Fashion Show

Cindy’s of Boston held a charity fashion show in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care and St Barnabas Hospice. Organised by Pam Stanley, the event was a total sell out and for the first time owner, Cindy Marritt compered the catwalk show. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER A COPY OF A PHOTOGRAPH WHICH HAS APPEARED Read more…