Shelf Life: No longer are shelves just shelves
No longer are shelves just shelves, today they are architectural objects in themselves. They’re no longer just the fixed bracket storage they once were, as form meets function and drives the access to almost limitless possibilities. When it comes to storage, taking into account storage space such as cupboards and shelving is integral […]
The anatomy of melancholy: Little River Gallery
Simon Van Der Sluijs’ hauntingly deliciously dark paintings and convincing sculptures will intrigue and provoke. Simon’s trilogy of exhibitions, so named because it represents his work and the person he is, deals with the desire to belong, to be allowed to be but also getting damaged in the process. Part 1: Identity comprises […]
A bookworm bonanza: Piccadilly Bookshop
There is nothing more satisfying than having your feet up while turning the pages of a spellbinding book. Piccadilly Bookshop Owner fweqNeville Templeton gets that. With links to the major publishing houses and distributors, he and Manager Robyn Joplin ensure customers always have access to the cream-of-the-crop in titles and authors. Situated […]
Fermented Favourites: Get some culinary culture in your life
We throw out milk that has ‘turned’ and purchase sour cream; we slice off the mouldy parts of the cheese block before paying top dollar for blue cheese and toss the stale bread then buy breadcrumbs by the bag. Don’t even get me started on the price of fungi – those delicious little […]
Getting The Last Word: Q&A with Alex Ricketts
At the heart of New Regent Street’s The Last Word is an extensive whisky collection – more than 360 at last count. Owner Alex Ricketts gets ‘The Last Word’ in on this tempting tipple. How would you describe The Last Word to a stranger? The Last Word is an intimate and beautiful […]
A golden elixir: Recipe
You’ve probably been told at least once or twice to drink a glass of warm milk before bed. Now this advice has been given the Midas touch, with the golden sheen of turmeric. Turmeric has gone seriously mainstream this year, based on the powerful medicinal properties of curcumin, which research suggests contains strong […]
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