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Séraphine
What was the inspiration behind Séraphine?
My idea to create a brand of glamorous maternity wear originally came from my friends who were all having problems trying to find anything nice to wear while they were pregnant. As they knew … Read more →
Raphaella
How did you become an ambassador for international charity Global Angels?
I first performed at a charity gig in aid of them when I was 16 and was just really inspired by their ethos and work. I knew from then … Read more →
Chelsea College of Art and Design’s Bite Sized Painting Course
Can you paint or draw? How much did you enjoy art at school? Answering negatively, I needed some persuading to attend Chelsea College of Art and Design for what they call a Bite Sized Painting course. In its favour, it … Read more →
Tia & Anda Body Polish at Porchester Spa
The Blurb:
Sandie Duncan’s personal struggle to find products suitable for her super sensitive skin inspired her to launch her own range of all-natural spa products, Tia & Anda (named after her kids) 10 years ago. Her range – a … Read more →
Afternoon Tea by Eric Lanlard
In a distinctive move away from traditional finger sandwiches and cream cakes of the quintessentially English afternoon tea, Eric was adamant that he, in partnership with the 51-year-old hotel, should create a tea which invokes a ‘dream of the Orient’. … Read more →
Amanpuri, Thailand
The Credentials:
Amanpuri, the prestigious Aman group’s flagship resort, is the hotel which put Phuket on the luxury tourist’s map. Established in 1988, the designer hotel is perched on a steep coconut plantation, overlooking the secluded golden sands of Pansea … Read more →
Emilie O’Connor
It was important to Emilie that they would form strong connections with craftsmen all over the world.
It was among the hustle and bustle of historic Portobello Market that Emilie O’Connor became reacquainted with an old school friend – a … Read more →
Le Meurice, Paris
The Credentials:
Perfect for a romantic break, Le Meurice is swathed in culture and history. The first Parisian palace to open as a hotel, dating back to 1771, it transports its guests straight to Versaille.
Slap-bang next to the Louvre, … Read more →
Thornbury Castle, South Gloucestershire
The Credentials:
A couple of hours’ drive from London, Thornbury Castle is the only Tudor castle to open as a hotel. Part of the prestigious Von Essen collection, it boasts historic parkland, a vineyard, privy gardens and helipad. Henry VIII … Read more →
Natasha Banham
What brought you to Notting Hill?
I was born in Kensington and went to school in Kensington. We travelled internationally when I was a kid but always had a home here. My parents used to take me to the carnival … Read more →
