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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Aston Martin Valhalla: A brilliantly calibrated hypercar that won't make you deaf and won't try to kill youAston Martin's first production mid-engined hypercar is the most accomplished car they've ever made.
By Adam Hay-Nicholls Published
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Italian greyhounds — the smallest sighthound with the biggest followingItalian greyhounds — or ‘iggies’ — are one of the smallest dog breeds, known for their affectionate temperament, athleticism and city-friendly size.
By Florence Allen Published
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A quick lunch with Paddle 655, the man who bought the world's most expensive eggThe Winter Egg, by Fabergé, sold for £22.895 million. Jonathan Self sits down with the mysterious buyer.
By Jonathan Self Published
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How many seamen does it take to move a Rolls-Royce and a Land Rover from a royal yacht?Jeremy Taylor gets to grips with a fleet of cars that lived in a bespoke garage aboard RY Britannia
By Jeremy Taylor Published
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The lunch menu is where it's atOsip's announcement of a new table d’hôte menu shows that fine dining is having to be more flexible than ever.
By Will Hosie Published
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A brush with greatness: If you only buy one hairbrush, make it this oneA history stretching back to 1777 makes Kent Brushes a byword for quality in brushmaking, writes acting Luxury Editor Amie Elizabeth White.
By Amie Elizabeth White Published
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Lexus RX500H: Still leading the way after all these yearsJapan's premium car maker has provided yet another fabulous luxury SUV, which is unsurprising, considering Lexus basically invented the concept.
By James Fisher Published
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The calm, rare country dog once on the brink of extinctionWith its silky ears and even temperament, the field spaniel is gentler, steadier — and far rarer — than its spaniel cousins.
By Victoria Marston Published
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'It soothed the most vicious of hangovers, the only possible justification for that ghastly thing called brunch': Tom Parker Bowles talks eggs BenedictFrom midtown Manhattan to west London, eggs Benedict is a luxurious treat at any time of day.
By Tom Parker Bowles Published
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Is there anything more sensuous than the little sigh that escapes when you give the atomiser a squeeze? Where perfumes are concerned, the scent itself is only a part of the storyThe scent is just the beginning; its container is everything. Emma Hughes finds out why we’re so entranced by perfume bottles and what makes them stand the test of time.
By Emma Hughes Published
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Viking hats, natural wines and messy lunches, with Leonie CooperThe food and drink editor for Time Out London joins the podcast to chat about lunch, dinner, pubs and her new show Messy Lunch.
By James Fisher Published
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Stout and about: Why is everyone ordering a pint of Guinness?After decades in the doldrums, Guinness is enjoying a serious renaissance, with stouts old and new snapping at its heels.
By David Ellis Published
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These French hounds have led the hunt for thousands of years — here’s whyFrom ancient cave trails to modern-day packs, Harry Pearson explains why these remarkable dogs have shaped hunting traditions for thousands of years — and why their legacy still endures today.
By Harry Pearson Published
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All hail the egg! The most innovative eggs in London — and how to make some of them at home this EasterForget the chocolate eggs, Lotte Brundle traipses around London, at her stomach's expense, to bring you a cracking guide to the most interesting eggs in the capital.
By Lotte Brundle Published
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James May on the M1: BMW's best-ever bad carIn this article from April 2004, then Country Life motoring columnist James May pays tribute to BMW's first mid-engine supercar from the 1970s.
By Country Life Published
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'Sorry, I can't reply to your email right now, I'm drifting a McLaren in Finland'Charlie Thomas learns how to go sideways in a McLaren. Because how else are you going to spend an afternoon?
By Charlie Thomas Published
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Reader event: A rare glimpse into the world of Elizabeth GageSponsor Content Created With Elizabeth Gage
The iconic jeweller Elizabeth Gage is opening up her workshop to a small group of Country Life readers in an intimate event on Wednesday, May 13.
By Country Life Published
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The countdown to Spud-ageddon is on: Why potato farmers are in perilPotato farmers are experiencing a downturn in demand so significant, they’ve wound up with a surplus of spuds. Will Hosie investigates why and what you can do about it (spoiler alert: eat more spuds).
By Will Hosie Published
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From Bentley dog baskets to Ferrari everything, there is more to cars than just four wheelsWhen it comes to fashion and cars collaborating, the list is diverse, long, and seemingly only getting longer.
By Guy Bird Published
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'One drew a longer queue than the members of One Direction': The irresistible old English sheepdog is now under threatAs the Dulux dog marks 65 years, the old English sheepdog remains one of Britain’s most recognisable canine icons — yet this much-loved breed is now under threat.
By Florence Allen Published
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'We are here to champion British farmers who produce wonderful milk, meat, vegetables and eggs': The Country Life team's favourite farm shopsMore and more of us are choosing to buy produce directly from farms.
By Will Hosie Published


