Lifestyle Archive
(August 2025)

15 August 2025

Sculpture at Doddington 2025

The gardens and Stable Yard gallery at the Hall provide the perfect setting for over 300 works of art made by 58 sculptors from the UK and beyond. The Preview Evening was bathed in warm sunshine, drawing a large attendance. The exhibition is open until 7th September. DODDINGTON YOUNG SCULPTOR AWARDThe exhibition once again featured Read more…

Chic and cosy

Fend off those autumn chills with statement knitwear as the newest addition to your wardrobe. Classic styles are elevated with bold colourways, geometric designs, Fair Isle and oversizing featured in the collections. Team with accessories that complement the rich colours of the season. Main picture: Roman Multi Zig Zag Pointelle Knit Jumper, £38.

Artists near and far

By William Gregory MRICS, Golding Young and Mawer. The August Lincoln Fine Art Auction consisted of over 500 lots, with all but a few finding eager buyers. Top price of the day, for a painting, went to an acrylic on canvas titled Still life with pots and stringed instruments by British Artist Chris Gollon. Born Read more…

Garden wall art and dumbfounding dahlias

Steffie Shields recommends a visit to Springfields Festival Gardens. September heralds ‘back to school’ time. Parents are anxious to sort their growing offspring’s uniforms, shoes and new PE kit. Somewhat nervy sons and daughters are anticipating new challenges and new teachers, and happily catching up with their friends. Grandparents reminisce about the highs and lows Read more…

An idyllic Wolds residence

Milestone House and Poppy Cottage have been transformed from a working farm to an outstanding family home offering multigenerational living, enhanced by smart technology. An impressive family residence situated at the foot of the Wolds in the village of West Ashby, near Horncastle, Milestone House has been lovingly upgraded by its current owners to create Read more…