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Hunter 486

Hunter 486, the stylish restaurant within five-star hotel The Arch London, has launched a new menu with 23 wines and Champagnes by the glass. The restaurant recently invested in the Coravin Model Two Elite and launched the new wine by glass menu which features red, white and rose varieties. The celebrated Coravin model offers wine enthusiasts the rare opportunity to sample glasses without committing to…

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Summer Picnic Fun.

With the sun shining there’s no better way to spend an afternoon than having a picnic, and Poundland have just made it become very cheap fun! Essentials for family picnics include picnic rugs, cool bags, brightly coloured tumblers and patterned napkins and all are available at Poundland for amazing value of just £1. With this in mind it’s got me thinking about the perfect romantic…

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Nuesu Storage Geniuses! *

I’m going to let you lot into a dirty little secret of ours… We’re not that great with storage so our cupboards aren’t the tidiest you’ll see. Yes, I meant that kinda dirty secret, not what you were thinking! The flat is nearly always tidy, but that’s because I tend to put everything into our cupboards. It was starting to drive me mad, when ever…

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August Wishlist! *

This month I’ve put myself on a spending ban, I need to be more aware of what I buy and spend my money on so, of course, I’ve spotted a ton of items that I really want this month! I get far too many newsletters in my inbox, and walk past quite a few nice shops on my way to the office and I can’t…

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WIN A FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS WITH HENRY HOLLAND AND THE XPERIA X

Sony has teamed up with The House of Holland to put its latest smartphone, the Xperia X, the test by launching an online photography competition to find Britain’s next up and coming fashion photographer. One lucky competition winner will get the chance to attend an exclusive fashion shoot with Henry Holland (@henryholland) where they’ll receive a fashion photography masterclass from a House of Holland photographer…

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The Depressed Cake Shop comes to Essex this August!

Local cake business BuBakes is hosting an event on Sunday, August 7th to raise money for Mind and Help the Heroes, and to raise awareness of mental health issues.On Sunday, August 7th , the County Cricket Ground in Chelmsford will play host to The Depressed Cake Shop, organised by Liz Fox of local cake company BuBakes to raise money for Mind and Help the Heroes.…

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National Afternoon Tea Week

National Afternoon Tea Week (8 – 14 August 2016), is the perfect way to celebrate the quintessentially British pastime. Here‘s our round up of the best and most unique afternoon Teas to try in London during Afternoon Tea Week. ARTea Afternoon Tea at Lancaster London Lancaster London has devised an Afternoon “ARTea” for those who know their Monet from their Picasso. The eclectic ARTea menu…

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Cream Cheese Fritters

It’s officially summer ­– the season to enjoy fresh summer fruit, al fresco dining and BBQs in the garden. With English cherries at the height of their season this month, we’ve created a recipe to showcase them in all their glory. Our cream cheese fritters with English summer cherries and pure maple syrup from Quebec make a lovely breakfast, brunch or dessert. The delicate creaminess…

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