How to Wrap a Champagne Bottle
Confused about how to wrap that smashing Veuve or Bollinger? Do not despair – try this video, from the amazing Howdini.com. It’s a pleasure to watch this professional lady gift wrap champagne in… Continue reading
How to Wrap a Christmas Present, by Kirstie Allsopp
A very useful instructional video for December the 23rd, with some advanced tips on pleats and using ribbon to finish off a present with a lovely, well-balanced bow.
All I Want for Christmas Is… Liz Taylor’s La Peregrina Pearl Necklace
The auction of the late Dame Elizabeth Taylor’s jewellery at Christie’s, New York, raised a staggering $115 million (£75 million) this week, the proceeds of which will go towards her charitable foundations. The… Continue reading
Falling in Love Again…. with the Clipper Majestic
He’s handsome. Sophisticated. Powerful. Good looking. A real hunk who will take you places you’ve never been before. He is the completely irresistible Clipper Majestic, the flagship Boeing 707 of ABC’s new drama,… Continue reading
WANTED: FRED KNIFTON OF 617 SQUADRON
My Grandfather spent his whole life not talking about his career in the Royal Air Force and he spoke even less about his experiences as an aircrew member of Bomber Command in the Second World War.… Continue reading
A “Must Read” Guide to the New Student Fees System
Martin Lewis, who runs the savvy and indispensable moneysavingexpert.com, has just published an article on the new student fees system. Aimed at clarifying the new fiscal process for students, teachers and parents, it… Continue reading
British Designer Paul Smith Wins Outstanding Achievement Award
Sir Paul Smith will be awarded the 2011 Outstanding Achievement Award from the British Fashion Council on Monday evening. It is a great accolade for the Nottinghamian designer, whose first shop was opened… Continue reading
The Return of Greyfriar’s Bobby
Greyfriar’s Bobby, the Skye terrier who guarded the grave of his owner, Old Jock, until his own death fourteen years later in 1872, seems to have been the inspiration for a nameless dog living… Continue reading