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Savile Row's tailors opening their doors to offer behind-the-scenes glimpse of bespoke tailoring
For two weeks, visitors have an opportunity to take a peek at what happens behind the Savile Row shopfronts.
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How to buy an engagement ring at auction
Buying an engagement ring at auction sounds like a daunting prospect, but Hetty Lintell urges you to dip your toe in the water — you’ll be surprised at the gems you can find.
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12 things to buy for a truly beautiful nursery
Make the little one’s room a haven of calm, says Hetty Lintell.
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Best winter hats, and how to keep them in top condition amid the wind, rain and snow
Hetty Lintell picks out the best hats for this time of year and offers tips on looking after them.
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TAG Heuer and Porsche join forces on Carrera watch
Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer and iconic motoring firm Porsche have embarked upon a new partnership, resulting in the TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph.
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The Utterly Inessential Shopping List: A city girl's guide to surviving the Scottish Highlands
Much of this year, Utterly Inessential has focused on things to make staying in your own home for months on end a more pleasant experience. This week, though, we've handed over the keys to Country Life's luxury editor, Hetty Lintell, who went up to Scotland over the summer — and made these notes on how to make it through in one piece.
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Top 10 earrings to bring a little dressing-for-dinner glamour to your life right now
In a world where restaurants have long since been closed — and look likely to remain so for a while — Hetty Lintell has embraced the new vogue for making an effort at home. She picks out 10 beautiful pairs of earrings.
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The master shoemakers who shod Churchill: 'Demand is through the roof, but it takes six to eight months to make a pair'
The co-owners of bespoke shoe shop George Cleverley, father and son George Glasgow Snr and George Glasgow Jnr, talk to Hetty Lintell.
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The dolls' house-maker: 'This is a place to capture the dreams of children and adults alike'
Dragons of Walton Street have been making beautiful dolls' houses for four decades, and the company is still run by Lucinda Croft, the daughter of the founder. She spoke to Hetty Lintell.
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Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa: An immersive world of luxury and adventure, with conservation at its heart
There can be nothing more enchanting than the South African veld, as Hetty Lintell finds out while rediscovering the wonders of safari.
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Bubbly tips for the festive season: Drink British, ignore the silver spoon and abandon the coupe
Charlie Holland, head winemaker and CEO of Gusbourne, talks to Hetty Lintell about how and what to drink this Christmas.
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How to choose perfect bed sheets: 'People think the higher the count, the better — it isn't'
There is nothing quite like clean, crisp bed sheets - and given how much time we spend in them, it may be time to invest.
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Tel Aviv, Israel: A city of surprises, from electric bicycles and 13th-century fortress walls to the best hummus in the world
A magical mixture of modern and ancient, Tel Aviv combines inovation with preservation, in a city that bows to its ancient traditions while celebrating its modern atributes. Hetty Lintell paid a visit.
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Saint Géran: A Mauritius institution with a perfect setting, home comforts and guests who've been returning for decades
The One & Only Saint Géran might have been Mauritius's first luxury hotel, but it remains one of the best says Hetty Lintell.
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How to choose wedding music: Band, DJ or something a little bit different?
So you’ve booked the marquee, sorted the caterer and got your guest list underway – now on to worrying about the photographer and invitations, perhaps? Recently-married Hetty Lintell says forget that and instead look towards arguably the most important piece of the wedding reception puzzle: the music.
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Four essential wedding marquee tips to help you hold the perfect countryside wedding
For the perfect wedding setting you'll need to call in the professionals, says newlywed Hetty Lintell.
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The 10 stalls you have to visit if you're shopping at Burghley
At Burghley you could tie up all your Christmas shopping early and in one place – here’s Hetty Lintell's pick of the unmissable stands to visit.
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James Martin's favourite things, from his vintage Mini Cooper to his bespoke oven
Chef, TV presenter and restauranteur James Martin loves life's little luxuries – and sometime the big luxuries too. He spoke to Hetty Lintell.
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The generation game: Jewellery you'll want to pass on as a family heirloom
Stunning fine jewellery should, of course, be worn and enjoyed now, but also greatly treasured, to be passed down through generations for your children’s children to enjoy.
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Five Gold Rings: Country Life's top 5 jewellers to help you choose the perfect wedding ring
A wedding ring is for life, so it is worth getting it spot on – our luxury editor Hetty Chidwick offers her advice.
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Jools Holland shares a few of his favourite things
The musician and TV presenter shares a few of his favourite things with Hetty Chidwick.
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Barbara Taylor Bradford shares a few of her favourite things
Barbara Taylor Bradford shares a few of her favourite things with Hetty Chidwick, with illustrations by Ollie Maxwell.
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The Farlows shooting coat: 'Function comes before fashion'
'Fundamentally, we won’t make a product that doesn’t perform in the field’
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10 tips on how to forage this autumn
Foraging is more popular then ever – Hetty Chidwick squares up to the squirrels and shares some top tips for getting started
