Why You Should Choose Silver Centrepieces for Your Dining Table
For any formal dinner, we’d all like our dinner tables to be as ‘dressed to impress’ as we are. But certain occasions call for something extra special. This is when you should call upon silver centrepieces for your dining table. Let’s find out about the different types of centrepieces and when you should use each […] ...Read More...
Tea For One: The Beauty of the Bachelor Teapot
Long before the invention of tea bags and the concept of making a quick brew in a mug in a matter of seconds, tea time was a far more ritualistic affair. History tells us of elaborate afternoon tea parties in Victorian England and, going back far further, a rich history of ceremonial tea drinking in […] ...Read More...
17th Century Fashion
Trying to picture life in the 17th century can seem a daunting task. Seventeenth century fashion can feel like an almost unreal topic, with it being so distant from the world we know today. A staple of fashion from the 16th century was the ruff. Linen stiffened by starch created a wide collar worn around […] ...Read More...
The Beauty of Silver Teapots
Call me old-fashioned, but I am a firm believer that tea in its truest form has to be served in a teapot. And what could be more beautiful than a silver teapot? That’s right: nothing. Antique or not, silver teapots have something about them that adds to the tea itself, and it’s not just the […] ...Read More...
Day and Night Earrings
Day and night earrings are one of those creative breakthroughs that make accessorising that much easier in times of need. Day and night may be contrasting concepts, but earrings that are listed as day and night earrings couldn’t be more cohesive. Events that transition from the day into the night time are where day and […] ...Read More...
Swallow Brooch Meaning
The meaning behind swallow jewellery is completely and utterly romantic. I mean, it makes sense – swallows mate for life and are said to always go back to their nest. The swallow is associated with loyalty, love, and peace. The swallow itself is a very joyful, hopeful, and decisive bird. I think many of us […] ...Read More...
Different Types of Bracelets
I personally love bracelets! They are the perfect item of jewellery to pair with almost any outfit. They are also brilliant for those of us who use our hands a lot and don’t enjoy wearing rings for that very reason. There are also many different types of bracelets, which make them an incredibly versatile and […] ...Read More...
How to Wear Cufflinks
Wearing jewellery is inherently human, from a medieval king’s crown to a groovy vintage ruby ring, jewellery is a part of history. Knowing how to wear cufflinks is supposedly a dying art. Recently, a friend of mine was gifted a pair of cufflinks. I was shocked to learn that he didn’t know how to wear […] ...Read More...
Engagement Rings For Him
In recent years there has been a rise in ‘mangagement’ rings, and yes ‘mangagement’ is a word, meaning engagement rings for men. Not only are more and more women proposing to men; there are also more same-sex couples proposing to one another; and also simply more men wanting to enjoy the experience of wearing an […] ...Read More...
How to Wear Hoop Earrings
Photo by Andrea Coleman on Unsplash You might have noticed, but hoop earrings are making a comeback – and in quite a big way! Almost every kind of hoop style is becoming popular: from small to oversized, and plain to encrusted with gemstones. They are a great addition for casual and formal outfits. Hoops are […] ...Read More...
