Lifestyle Archive
(September 2016)

1 September 2016

Doddington Sculpture Exhibition launch

The rain cleared in time for invited guests to enjoy the opening of Doddington Hall’s Biennial Sculpture Exhibition. More than 400 indoor and outdoor pieces, by county and internationally acclaimed artists are on display in the house, gardens and granary barn until 11th September. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER A COPY OF A PHOTOGRAPH WHICH Read more…

Big skies and wide vistas

When John and Janet Hadley returned to the UK after five years living in America and Canada, it was the expansive skies of Lincolnshire that attracted them to their new home. Originally from Hampshire, the couple had lived in Brighton for most of their working lives until John’s work in IT took them to Florida Read more…

Inspirational waters

Steffie Shields highlights the Willoughby d’Eresby family’s 500-year stewardship of Grimsthorpe Castle, the county’s premier seat. ‘Space is essential to a lake; it may spread to any extent; and the mind, always pleased to expand itself on great ideas, delights even in vastness.’ Thomas Whateley, 1770. I have visited the county’s premier seat, Grimsthorpe Castle, Read more…

Prize prints

The breeding and showing of prize animals is an important part of rural life. Having recently updated the insurance valuation of over 100 silver trophies for a local county show, I am aware of how many prizes there are to be won. The enthusiasm for country pursuits can be seen in the wealth of pictures Read more…

Bailey’s Ball

Initially inspired by her mother’s fight against throat cancer in 2003, Michelle Chessum has organised the event annually to raise money for various charities closely linked to family or friends. With the support of companies associated with the family business, Bailey Trailers, and the attendance of family and friends, the Ball has successfully raised an Read more…

Wild child

Patterns inspired by nature and animal prints have made a strong return to the catwalks for AW16. Black is the perfect contrast for stripes and clever camouflage motifs. You will find they have been used in a more abstract and less defined way but they will still bring out your inner wild child. Team with Read more…

Local companies offer international style

LINCOLN BOUTIQUE CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS Celebrating five successful years in Lincoln’s Burton Road, Harmoni is an independent fashion boutique. The shop has recently been refurbished to create more space. We offer customers a friendly and relaxed environment, with premium brands sourced mainly from Europe: • The Masai Clothing Company • LauRie • Capri • Foil Read more…

Collections for all occasions

The Anne Wilkinson shops are part of a family concern. Opening in 1968 in Lincoln and 1981 in Retford, they are unique in the collections of clothes they offer customers and their personal service is just what one would expect from a well-established family business that has had fashion in its blood for more than Read more…

The little black dress

A staple piece of every woman’s wardrobe, the Little Black Dress has long been around although styles and designs have changed somewhat over the years. As we are looking forward to seasonal parties, many will be seeking an outfit to suit both formal events and get-togethers with friends. Elegant lace can add distinctive details, or Read more…

Cold comforts

There are some delicious knitwear styles amongst the AW16 collections. A new range of casual cashmere from Gerry Weber will make you look forward to those chillier days. We particularly like the coral/tan and two tone grey colourway. Coral tones feature in several labels so we have put together a snapshot of some of the Read more…