Life & Style
How to live your best life, from timeless fashion, jewellery and watches, to cars, food and drink and dogs
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British wool is booming, but where are all the sheep?The wooly good news is that demand for British wool is rising sharply. The wooly bad news is that global sheep numbers are declining.
By Charlotte Cooper Published
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The Bentley Bentayga Speed is Britain's biggest muscle car — and probably its bestPut on your leather jacket, cowboy boots and loose jeans, we're going to Waitrose in a cloud of smoke.
By James Fisher Published
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'Her "wellness ecosystem" more resembles a members' club than pet care': Five ways to spoil your dogs with ultimate luxuryWith dogs fast becoming the luxury sector's new best friend, Mary Skipwith meets five top dogs unleashing the very best in pet-friendly experiences.
By Mary Skipwith Published
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One billion years old and the rarest colour of them all: A five minute guide to the pink diamondMeet the unimaginably uncommon pink gemstone that’s older than almost everything around us.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Country Life's heatwave winners and losers. Spoiler alert: it's good news for tomatoesAs we struggle through another heatwave, we list our winners and losers of the sweltering season.
By Will Hosie Published
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Why don't more people know about the Bodmin-born horologist who helped put Britain — quite literally — on the map?Robin Swithinbank remembers John Arnold on the 225th anniversary of his greatest creation.
By Robin Swithinbank Published
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Tickled pink: Fill up your glass this summer because English rosé wine is a revelationEmma Hughes suggests a selection of delicious wines grown in local vineyards.
By Emma Hughes Published
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The Glovebox: Not even British Leyland can resist the luxury of LunazPlus the world's most expensive helmet, the world's fastest track car and Audi gets lost in the Wilderness.
By James Fisher Published
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What is everyone talking about this week: Is octopus on the menu in Britain? And more to the point, should it be?Will Hosie questions claims that octopus are too smart to be eaten.
By Will Hosie Published
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Fiat Grande Panda: Cheap, cheerful, playful, practicalThe Fiat Panda has been a rural icon for decades, and the latest 'Grande' iteration is a stylish and fitting addition to the genre.
By Matthew MacConnell Published
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From bejewelled big-cats to silver serpents, jewellery walks on the wild sideAnimal mascots in jewellery have represented many qualities since they were first modelled in Assyrian times.
By Felix Bischof Published
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The Oldest Sweet Shop in the world is a child’s dream and a dentist’s nightmareIt's got everything bar the Oompa Loompas. Harry Pearson pops in to the Yorkshire shop.
By Harry Pearson Published
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Time well spent: The watch adverts from the Country Life Archive that chart 130 years of styleRosie Paterson uncovers 11 outstanding watch adverts from the Country Life Archive.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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How to cook up a storm with courgette flowers, the most delicate summer blossomsMelanie Johnson serves up two recipes that solve the pesky problem of what to do with your courgette flowers.
By Melanie Johnson Published
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'Their place in the hierarchy of a house has risen from faithful and obedient servant to kingpin': Grand Designs for your dogInteriors are evolving to accommodate the new roaming rights afforded to our four-legged friends.
By Arabella Youens Published
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Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio: Help, I am covered in beesAlfa's rear-wheel drive super saloon is an overwhelming sensation. More please.
By James Fisher Published
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Britain's founding father of narrative satire was obsessed with a pug called TrumpWilliam Hogarth owned several different pugs through his life, but his favourite was one called Trump.
By Michael Prodger Published
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'Caesar’s primary motive for invading Britain was that the country was a major source of saltwater pearls': A five-minute guide to Britain's best natural jewelRosie Paterson and Jonathan Self share some pearls of wisdom.
By Rosie Paterson Last updated
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Bull’s-eye walked so Peggy could run: You've met Britain's Naughtiest Dog, now find out all about the breedBeneath the muscular frame of the English bull terrier lies a stoic and kindly character.
By Katy Birchall Published
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In the great battle between Jaguar, Porsche and Lotus, which will win?Back in October 1985, David Tomlinson put the Jaguar XJS, the Lotus Esprit and the Porsche 944 through their paces in central Wales.
By Country Life Published
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'Doggy clothing is tragic': William Hanson's 39 steps to being a good dog ownerEtiquette? More like pet-iquette.
By William Hanson Published


