What are the Pieces in a Silver Tea Set?
This seems to be a popular question causing mystery to many ‘What are the pieces in a tea set?’ I suppose the reason why it can be a tricky one to answer is that it depends on the complexity of the tea set as to what the pieces are. I think it might be useful […] ...Read More...
Luxury Anniversary Gifts For Him
It’s coming up to your anniversary. You’re excited to celebrate this fabulous achievement with your special someone. However, typically this kind of occasion calls for an exchange of cards and gifts – this is part of the celebration that you might be less excited for… Don’t fret we are here to provide some guidance and […] ...Read More...
Luxury Christmas Centrepieces
The Christmas season is fast approaching. Now is the time to start that prep! Of course there are the usual things to think about: different parties to juggle, presents to make or buy, and of course the decorations. I’m not just talking about the classic Christmas tree décor, but also the all-important décor that graces […] ...Read More...
Unusual Luxury Christmas Gifts
Christmas time is nearly upon us. As such, so is the inevitable last minute dash to buy gifts for your nearest and dearest. It can be difficult to decide what to buy for friends and family. Indeed, year after year the hunt for an exceptional gift seems to become more difficult. There are many guides […] ...Read More...
History of Christmas Gifts
The history of Christmas gifts goes back long before Christmas even existed. In a pre-Christian Britain, Paganism was the predominant religion. Pagan festivals during the winter solstice included Saturnalia –a celebration originating in Pagan Rome of the god, Saturn. These festivals often involved activities we now see as hallmarks of a traditional Christmas, such as […] ...Read More...
Christmas Luxury
Photo by Roberto Nickson on Unsplash Christmas brings with it many connotations, but something that really springs to mind when I think of Christmas is one word: luxuy. It is the time of year when a lot of people go all-out. We all dream of the perfect Christmas, and there are so many little luxuries […] ...Read More...
From Christmas Past
“Nephew” returned the Uncle sternly, “keep Christmas in your own way, and let me keep it in mine.” – A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens How do you keep Christmas? Do you have any festive traditions? More specifically, do you know where these traditions might originate from? Although simply doing something because it’s what you usually […] ...Read More...
How to Clean a Hip Flask
As with most things, it is always a good idea to give your hip flask a clean. You might have used it recently, or it might have been stored, unused for a while. Either way, it might seem like a bit of a daunting task. It is, after all, something you intend to drink out […] ...Read More...
What are Salvers? The Difference Between Salvers and Trays
Silver salvers were once to be found in the home of any respectable host or hostess. They are flat, handle-less platters which appear in a variety of forms and styles. These range from circular to rectangular, to the less common octagonal shape. Salvers may feature one to four ‘feet’ that are used for support. They […] ...Read More...
The Most Valuable Antique Dishes in the World
At some point in your life, you have dropped a plate. It might have broken. It might even have been valuable. It’s okay; we’ve all done it, no judgement here. Today, though, we’re going to talk about the most valuable antique dishes that money can buy – it might make you feel a little better […] ...Read More...
