Luxe Mail - April 2008

New Beginnings...

Tuesday 29th April 2008

New beginnings, lambs and daffodils... And if Spring is heralding the arrival of new babies in your neck of the woods then Ickle Boxes is the perfect place to find a gift to help celebrate... Discover a range of baby gift boxes packed with the most delicious blanket and toy combinations...

Birds, Boats, Hearts & Elephants…

Monday 28th April 2008

70’s design used to make one wince but no more because today - be it a retro piece from the real day or just something inspired by the free spirited decade - it’s used in appealing ways... Lover of all things vintage (for the fact that they’ll never go out...

Simple Yet Effective...

Thursday 24th April 2008

If you’ve a fondness for simple yet elegant home accessories then you’ll appreciate Velvet Brown. Whether you’re looking for a decorative or practical item for your own home or a gift for discerning family and friends, you're bound to find something to inspire. Linen hearts, pink piggy doorstops, scented candles, soft lambs...

Roll Up! Roll Up!

Wednesday 23rd April 2008

If your diary is fast filling up with parties at the races and picnics at regattas (not to mention all those weddings) then turn your attention to the latest head turning milliner to catch our eye... Think beyond the traditional wide brim and the feathery fascinator and treat yourself to a...

Tickle Your Taste Buds...

Tuesday 22nd April 2008

There’s something about the taste of bread dipped in oil and vinegar in Italy; dressing on a simple salad in a French bistro that you can never quite recreate in your own kitchen... But how about a simple way that’ll really make a difference to the food you eat at home? The Belazu...

New Shoes Cure The Blues...

Monday 21st April 2008

New Shoes Cure The Blues; Does This Bracelet Make Me Look Fat; If You Have To Ask You Can’t Afford It... The latest bit of frivolity, wit and wisdom - how wise is the last statement (!) – to hit the fashion accessories scene is the fresh and unique work of...

An Online Extravaganza

Friday 18th April 2008

Like killer heels, fine leather bags and little black dresses, us girls can never have enough jewels and if the opposite sex aren’t coming up with the goods as often as we’d like then we’ll just have to take matters into our own hands... So how about a shot at...

Precious Wellbeing…

Thursday 17th April 2008

Whether you’re a passionate yogista; whether you like to travel in both comfort and style; whether you simply yearn for an ensemble that you can throw on for everything from supermarket trips to endless school runs, new online wellbeing company, Wellicious has the answer. When stylish founder Heike Schnell grew tired...

For A Sweet Sweet Home…

Wednesday 16th April 2008

A colourful and fresh line of bed linen, quilts, bedspreads, cushions and accessories with a contemporary country feel combined with a touch of nostalgia... Stylised florals, bold patchworks, vintage inspired embroideries and classic stripes... Creating all this under a strong brand that’s instantly recognisable is no mean feat. And once you’ve seen...

We Just Can't Keep Hush...

Tuesday 15th April 2008

Hush, one of our (and the UK’s for that matter) favourite online lifestyle brands has just launched their summer range. It’s packed with gorgeous nightwear, loungewear and beachwear in lightweight cottons and silks and, as always, it doesn’t fail to delight. The nightwear highlights are printed and silk camis, nighties and PJs;...

Eclectic & Eccentric…

Monday 14th April 2008

Eclectic, eccentric but always of the moment. A world of calm beauty (with a touch of humour) that’s reflected in fresh faded floral fabrics made into practical everyday accessories from cushions and deckchairs to candles and tablecloths. On the fashion front you’ll find some divine summer staples - an eclectic...

Highly Feminine & Easy To Wear...

Friday 11th April 2008

When stylists Lindy Ross and Serena Bute were working on an outdoor commercial shoot and all the cast and crew were complaining about the cold, the resourceful duo ensured they stayed warm throughout by giving them thermal underclothes to wear. Not long after, they came up with the idea of dying thermal...

An Online Exclusive...

Thursday 10th April 2008

Discretion and tradition coupled with a unique savoir-faire and creativity that’s constantly renewed and supported by a passion – children. This is the spirit of Bonpoint. Impeccable cuts and superb quality fabrics create the unique looks that make the Bonpoint style an institution. Above all it’s a contemporary and...

Early Summer Sun...

Wednesday 9th April 2008

Last week’s warm weather was whipped away so fast that if you blinked you’d have missed it. The ONLY answer is to book those flights and guarantee it (as long as you’re not booked to fly out of T5 that is) because there’s nothing like some early summer sun to get...

Let's Get Physical...

Tuesday 8th April 2008

Getting sporty needn’t mean you let the side down in the style stakes. Today is national sports day (cancel all this evening’s plans and schedule a gym session instead) and this year’s London Marathon is now just days away so what better time than now to re-evaluate your work out wardrobe....

Let's Celebrate...

Monday 7th April 2008

This month we’re being encouraged to celebrate our pets. Yup you guessed it - National Pet Month, here to promote responsible pet ownership, is upon us. Whether responsible means a collar and tag clearly displaying your phone number so that if they get lost they get back to you, pet shampoo to...

When Choice Is What You Need...

Friday 4th April 2008

Buying for someone hard to please? Just can’t quite find the ‘right’ gift - not that you know what that is... Sometimes choice is what you need... Until recently, south west London gift store Abundance had only been available to the local clientele... But all that changed when last month the family run...

If You Can’t Go To It…

Thursday 3rd April 2008

The Fat Duck, Le Gavroche, Gordon Ramsay, The Ritz, The Waterside Inn... Restaurants that we wouldn’t say no to being wined and dined in... but if a remortgage to fulfill tastes for fine dining isn’t really on the cards then why not let fine dining come to you... Colchester Oyster Fishery...

Here To Help...

Wednesday 2nd April 2008

Seen a Luxe Mail that you want to remember for your girlfriend's next birthday? Stumbled upon a site in the directory that'll be perfect for a baby gift when your sister's /daughter's little bundle arrives? With so many retailers in our directory and featured in Luxe Mails it can be difficult...

Make Life A Little Sweeter...

Tuesday 1st April 2008

Make life a little sweeter for all ages with the must buy gift of the season. Dumpling Dynasty’s comprehensive and functional kits will light-up your house hold space with distinctive, retro colour schemes and packaging. The Kitsch kits go back to old fashioned sustainability principles and the first aid, shoe...

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