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...
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...
6 Gifts That Say I Love You
Sometimes it can be really tough getting the perfect gift for that perfect someone. You know the type of message you want to convey; you just want to give a gift that says ‘I Love You’, does it have to be so hard?! If you are facing this very same difficulty in the lead up […] ...Read More...
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...
