Six of the most beautiful green watches money can buy
Feel green with envy for the latest timepieces, with their fresh-faced dials ready for summer adventures. As chosen by Hetty Lintell; photograph by Paul Zak.
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11 of the best accessories for dogs and their owners
Your four-legged friend deserves to step out in style, says Hetty Lintell.
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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
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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
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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?
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Four essential wedding marquee tips to help you hold the perfect countryside wedding
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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.
