French Blue

Mother’s day magic: French Blue is the perfect place to shop for gifts for Mother’s Day

The romance of winter has arrived at French Blue with stunning scarves, classic raincoats and gifts bearing quintessential European charm – it’s Mother’s Day shopping bliss. Owner Catherine Matthews has sourced gorgeous scarves by Pom. Made in Amsterdam in cotton as silky as English Lawn, they’re adorned with artwork from turtles and tigers to village […]

Ruby Six

A beautifully curated collection: Ruby Six is Amberley’s gem of a store

There’s a new catch phrase that has made it into the local lexicon – lifestyle store – and that’s exactly where Ruby Six owner, Jenni Dobbie, believes the beautiful Amberley store sits. “I feel the term ‘lifestyle store’ captures our ethos at Ruby Six,” she says. The carefully curated product ranges include stylish, quality fashion […]

The Ivy

A beautiful collection: all the beautiful things to be found in Sumner village at The Ivy

The Ivy has evolved since it first opened in 2014 stocking a simple collection of beautiful wares from all around the world. Over time it has grown, broadening its ranges, a treat each time you walk through the door to see what new stock has arrived, whether ceramics, books, children’s gifts or new home fragrance […]

The Gift Box of Lincoln

Celebrating the beauty of winter: looking forward to colder weather with help from The Gift Box of Lincoln

With a wide range of ponchos, capes, little coats, snoods and scarfs at The Gift Box of Lincoln, it is obvious the store is looking forward to all the best parts of the coming season. Also in stock are a range of beautiful throws for beds and chairs and lanterns that create a romantic, cosy […]

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Head turning wigs: Georgies Wig Shop delights their varied customer base

The Christchurch branch of Georgies Wig Shop has just celebrated its first birthday. There are many reasons people require wigs such as chemotherapy, alopecia, hair loss, or transgender people who want to look their best. “As well as hundreds of wigs, we stock a range of turbans, headbands and alternative headwear which gives our customers […]

SPORTSGIRL

Sneak’er peek: exploring the fashion trend that’s easy on the eyes and the feet

For the longest of times, the handbag was the essential status symbol, but it looks as though the new ‘it’ accessory has shifted the focus to our feet. Encapsulating street style – both in the literal and figurative sense of the expression – sneakers are trending in a very big way. We’re seeing updated retro […]

Petersens Jewellers Bush Inn

Colourful collections inspire: we look at the beautiful jewellery on offer from Petersens Jewellers at Bush Inn

Having an array of beautiful jewellery to choose from is a joy and, for Petersens Jewellers in the Bush Inn Centre, offering it is a privilege. Synonymous with high quality brands hailing from as far as Germany, Petersens’ clients benefit from the adventurous and trained eye of owner/operator Brent Morrison who handpicks not only the […]

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Honeymoon must haves: five things to sort before your romantic getaway

While we’ve never needed an excuse to keep the style party going long after the curtain has fallen on our big day, the honeymoon presents such a significant opportunity to introduce some chic newbies to our wardrobes that we couldn’t let the opportunity go by without making a fashionable fuss. If your wedding falls in […]

Polished Diamonds

Nothing less than perfection: Polished Diamonds wedding rings are planned down to every last loving detail

Perfection – in a wedding ring, you want nothing less. Polished Diamonds on New Regent Street delivers that perfection. The award-winning, manufacturing jeweller uses architectural CAD to model your ring so you can see how it will actually look. The boutique design studio can create his and hers rings, with diamonds, gemstones or simple gold […]

Via Sollertia Jewellery

Your perfect match: Via Sollertia Jewellery

Whether it’s an engagement ring or wedding bands, creating a symbol of everlasting love is a special responsibility. Via Sollertia Jewellery also treats it as an incredible privilege. Designing and making beautiful handcrafted creations, as unique as the couple that buys them, Clare and the team approach each and every ring with impeccable attention to […]