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Valley of the Queens by Jeremy Bezanger

Egypt, Cornerstone of the History of Civilisati...

Ancient Egypt has captured the imagination of the world for centuries, inspiring technology, science, literature and design in all forms,. 

Egypt, Cornerstone of the History of Civilisati...

Ancient Egypt has captured the imagination of the world for centuries, inspiring technology, science, literature and design in all forms,. 

Summer Styling by Liz Peters

Summer Style Tips by Liz Peters

5 fabulous ways to wear silk this summer, and mix it up to make a new outfit every time with a statement pattern that has the power to completely change...

Summer Style Tips by Liz Peters

5 fabulous ways to wear silk this summer, and mix it up to make a new outfit every time with a statement pattern that has the power to completely change...

The Splendour of Gustav Klimt

Klimt by Jemima Haddock

Gustav Klimt was born 160 years ago this month and died in the influenza epidemic of 1918, aged only 56. His rich colour palette and style are, like Monet’s Waterlilies...

Klimt by Jemima Haddock

Gustav Klimt was born 160 years ago this month and died in the influenza epidemic of 1918, aged only 56. His rich colour palette and style are, like Monet’s Waterlilies...

Designer Gardens

Chelsea Flower Show - A History by Emma Cowlam

The Chelsea Flower Show began on 20th May 1913 as a 3 day event in a single tent in the now vanished RHS garden in Kensington.

Chelsea Flower Show - A History by Emma Cowlam

The Chelsea Flower Show began on 20th May 1913 as a 3 day event in a single tent in the now vanished RHS garden in Kensington.

Six Spring Looks by Liz Peters

Six Spring Looks by Liz Peters

A spring clear-out may be in order, and chances are you’ll be keeping those comfy basics. It’s a breath of fresh air to have a paired down closet.

Six Spring Looks by Liz Peters

A spring clear-out may be in order, and chances are you’ll be keeping those comfy basics. It’s a breath of fresh air to have a paired down closet.

Tulips by Rowan Kraft

The Tulip by Jemima Haddock

The Turks first cultivated the tulip in about 1000AD. It soon became the favoured flower of Ottoman emperors, especially of Suleiman the Magnificent, conqueror, reformer and poet...

The Tulip by Jemima Haddock

The Turks first cultivated the tulip in about 1000AD. It soon became the favoured flower of Ottoman emperors, especially of Suleiman the Magnificent, conqueror, reformer and poet...