Lifestyle
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'The watch is Head Boy of men’s accessorising': Ginnie Chadwyck-Healey and Tom Chamberlin's Summer Season style secrets
When it comes to dressing for the Season, accessories will transform an outfit. Ginnie Chadwyck-Healey and Tom Chamberlin, both stylish summer-party veterans, offer some sage advice.
By Country Life Published
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New balls please: Eddie Redmayne, Anna Wintour and Laura Bailey on the sensory pleasures of playing tennis
Little beats the popping sound and rubbery smell of a new tube of tennis balls — even if you're a leading Hollywood actor.
By Deborah Nicholls-Lee Published
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Materials, textures, construction, expression: A Brutalist watch on your wrist
Luxury watchmakers are seeking to bridge the gap between two contrasting styles, with exciting results.
By Chris Hall Published
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The coveted Hermès Birkin bag is a safer investment than gold — and several rare editions are being auctioned off by Christie’s
There are only 200,000 Birkin bags in circulation which has helped push prices of second-hand ones up.
By Lotte Brundle Published
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Diamonds are everyone's best friend: The enduring appeal of one of Nature's sparkliest treasures
Every diamond has a story to tell and each of us deserves to fall in love with one.
By Jonathan Self Published
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Under the hammer: A pair of Van Cleef & Arpels earrings with an intriguing connection to Princess Grace of Monaco
A pair of platinum, pearl and diamond earrings of the same design, maker and period as those commissioned for Grace Kelly’s wedding head to auction.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Big, bright and bold: Colourful luggage to inspire your next spring getaway
If RIMOWA's new 'Holiday' campaign is anything to go by, then conservative-coloured luggage is out and eye-catching is in.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Jumping hours, guichets and visual theatre: The biggest trend from Watches and Wonders explained
Miniature window displays replaced traditional watch hands at this year's Watches and Wonders fair.
By Chris Hall Published
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Dawn Chorus: The train line in Yorkshire named as one of the world's top things to do in 2025
Global fame beckons for Bentham Line in today's Dawn Chorus.
By Toby Keel Published
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I would like to lie on the Rhamses Bed by Louis Malard and be fed grapes
This glorious bed by the cabinetmaker Louis Malard is a triumphant example of 'Egyptomania'. It's being shown at the BRAFA Art Fair and I must have it.
By James Fisher Published
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There's no place like home: How animals find their way back to their owners is a mystery we are still trying to solve
Lassie’s epic walk is the stuff of literary legend, but the real-life stories of animals making extraordinary journeys back to where they came from are even stranger than fiction. Richard Sugg investigates.
By Country Life Published
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How to train a new puppy: Five bits of advice that'll save you days, weeks and months of trouble
Our expert dog trainer Ben Randall has advice for owners of new puppies.
By Ben Randall Published
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'Squopping and squidging': Who invented tiddlywinks?
Today's Curious Question takes a look at one of the nation's favourite parlour games.
By Martin Fone Published
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Toyota Land Cruiser 2025: You can't put a price on cool
A legendary vehicle the world over, the latest Land Cruiser retains its off-road prowess while seeking to improve its on-road comfort. Can it succeed?
By James Fisher Published
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The Cavendish Hotel review: An artsy haven on the Chatsworth Estate
What does it take to open a new hotel on the Chatsworth Estate? One 19th century card game, a multi-million pound restoration project and a lot of art, says Amie Elizabeth White.
By Amie-Elizabeth White Published
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Dawn Chorus: 'The most beautiful car in the world' made both better, and worse, all at once; best mince pies; and our quiz of the day
A roofless conversion of an E-Type, Disney fever dream and more in this morning's Dawn Chorus round-up.
By Toby Keel Published
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What to do when your dog is aggressive towards other dogs while out on a walk
A-list dog trainer Ben Randall tells the tale of tackling a tricky issue with a dog getting aggressive while out on its daily walk.
By Ben Randall Published