5 Unusual Centrepieces for Weddings
Every year, as the sky stays lighter for longer and the weather gets a little milder, wedding season approaches. Whether that sends a shiver down your spine or fills you with glee, weddings are inexorably a part of every year. Even last year with the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, thousands of couples found a […] ...Read More...
The Most Valuable Antique Ashtrays
For as long as humans have found things to smoke, humans have smoked. Although in the last fifty years a lot of emphasis has been placed on the negative effects of smoking, many people still choose to smoke, whether it be cigarettes or e-cigarettes. Despite the fact smoking has existed as a pastime for centuries, […] ...Read More...
3 Different Styles of Coffee Pots for Collectors
There are enthusiasts of almost every subject and item, but it’s safe to say that coffee enthusiasts are among the most tenacious of all. Those of us who like our coffee aren’t afraid to tell people why our coffee is the best coffee and why they should seriously upgrade their caffeine intake. For those who […] ...Read More...
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...
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...
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...
