TRAVEL: UK & IRELAND In Search Of Snowdrops With its rolling hills, lush valleys, open fields, clear flowing rivers and wooded slopes, the Cotswolds are the archetype of English countryside. So if you are in search of ?the best things in life? Read More →
TRAVEL: EUROPE & WORLDWIDE Snow Time
I still remember that long ago joy. The goodbyes filled with handshakes, the kisses and the optimism that we all felt that Christmas Eve. It seemed special, very special because this day ended the... Read More →
TRAVEL: EUROPE & WORLDWIDE The Jewel of the Three Valleys
Where do you take a skier who wants unlimited piste, stunning mountain scenery, a luxury chalet with oodles of creature comforts & sumptuous food? St Martin de Belleville suggests Fraser Hopewell.... Read More →
The Chocolate Season FOOD, DRINK & DINING OUT
'Put the chocolate in the bag and nobody gets hurt!' This slogan, recently seen in the High Streets of the UK, ably demonstrates our addictive obsession with chocolate - the best-loved flavour in... Read More →
Romantic English Weekends TRAVEL: UK & IRELAND
If you're planning a romantic escape in England, you?ve arrived at the right place. Whether it?s the setting, the views or seductive style, these luxury hotels are fabulous destinations in their... Read More →
Grandfather Clocks, My Favourite Things ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES
Although I earn my living as a dealer in antique clocks I started, as many in the business did, as an avid collector, appreciating the tremendous specialist skill and artistry drawn together and... Read More →
Discover A New World Of Tea FOOD, DRINK & DINING OUT
So, you want to find out more about tea... This may be for several reasons. You... Read More →
The Lifestyle Manager LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT
Imagine spending time in a spa or out on the golf course knowing that as you relax the boiler is being repaired, your summer holiday travel plans researched and your nephew?s birthday present bought. Read More →
Romantic And Unspoilt Scotland TRAVEL: UK & IRELAND
You know that Scotland has an image of being remote and out of the world? It?s just a plot by the Scots to keep the place un-crowded. If you lived in some of the most unspoilt and unhurried parts... Read More →
Your Lovin Teddy Bear ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES
I started out as a collector of antique teddy bears some years ago. My passion was all-consuming and led me to to start dealing in antique teddy bears and now I have friends and clients all over... Read More →