Lifestyle Archive
(March 2014)

1 March 2014

Exceptional Endeavour

Steffie Shields recommends a visit to the Collection’s impressive exhibition in Lincoln charting Joseph Banks’s pioneering expedition to the Pacific. Recently opening this major exhibition ‘Joseph Banks: A Great Endeavour’ the distinguished Patron of the Joseph Banks Society, Sir David Attenborough brought Banks to life almost as much as the sensational portrait of Banks by Read more…

Crystal Ball

More than 400 guests attended the second Crystal Charity Ball at the Springfields Events Centre in Spalding. Organiser Kelly Beba, of Holbeach, started the ball in 2012 to raise money for the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation after her father, Graham Mackman died of the disease. Guests were treated to a three-course meal, midnight snack Read more…

Chic and calm country farmhouse

When Steve and Sally Richards moved to Lincolnshire from Cheshire ten years ago, they embarked on an extensive search to find their ideal home. The new property only had to meet two criteria – it had to have good rail links to London for work (Steve began his role as chief executive of Interflora based Read more…

Fine art and furniture

Over £200,000 was achieved during a two-part traditional catalogue sale at the Lincoln and Grantham auction rooms of Golding Young & Mawer. The first specialist Fine Art auction of the year saw record viewings and buyer registrations to the evening event with the highlight being an oil on board by the artist Samuel John Peploe Read more…

Pretty in pink

Pink is the hot colour on the catwalks. It is the softer, strawberry ice cream to blush tones which are in vogue. There is bound to be a shade to suit most skin tones. Discover interesting contrasts with dramatic black or luxurious, jewelled embellishments to dazzle and adorn.

Bold and botanical

It is full speed ahead to summer, where botanical themes feature in bold and beautiful prints on dresses and separates for the new season. From the delicate to the definitive, there are prints to suit every mood and occasion. From weekend garden party to high power business meeting these prints will make a statement. There Read more…

Legends of Capri

Flattering, cool and sophisticated, the Capri pant is the epitome of Mediterranean chic. With references to 1950s glamour, this season’s styles range from high fashion to beach casual. Change your heel height to instantly elevate or downplay the occasion.

Hot metal

Shimmer and shine this summer with a choice of lamé looks, slinky silvers and glossy greys. These striking effects can suit both clothing for daytime appointments and dresses for cocktails in the evening; from metallic yarn knitwear to fabrics which reflect not just the light but your mood and personality. Accessories feature highlights and contrasts Read more…

Make a day of it

Garden fete, day at the races, or a break at the coast, the choice of smart casual menswear for any occasion has never been better. There are plenty of classic blues and greens but team with a pair of catwalk featured red or yellow trousers or shorts to be right on trend. Technical clothing is Read more…

Burton Point-to-Point

Point-to-Point racing in the Midlands area got off to a good start with a bumper Burton meeting at North Carlton. The 169 entries yielded ninety-six runners on ‘good to soft’ ground and the pleasant winter sunshine ensured a good crowd attended. Jockey Pete Mann took his tally for the season to three after riding two Read more…