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Cece Jewellery’s latest collection — Once Upon A Time — brings to life figures from fairytales, dreamlike settings and romantic charms.
By Country Life Published
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The public yearns for new cars that look like old cars, and we must be indulgedIt's time to fire up the retro machine.
By James Fisher Published
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What is everyone talking about this week: What does snobbery look like now?If the snobs of yore saw popularity as inimical to artistic merit, today's snobs tend to take more readily to success.
By Will Hosie Published
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'A cloud with a V8': Bentley's heavenly Continental GT Azure is the very definition of good taste and great executionThe rich and luscious tradition of the Grand Tour lives on with the Continental GT Azure.
By James Fisher Published
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Ears like a butterfly: One of the world's smartest dog breeds that used to hide in the sleeves of aristocratic ladiesThe papillon's size and aristocratic history belies its intelligence and agility, finds Brooke Theis.
By Brooke Theis Published
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Drink responsibly, drink English: Rhubarb, gorse, thyme and corn are the new secret ingredients to a successful cocktailWhen it comes to cocktails, offbeat British ingredients are having a moment
By Will Hosie Published
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The new 2CV shows that the fun of French retro shows no signs of slowing downCitroen are bringing back one of the world's most iconic cars, but this time with batteries.
By James Fisher Published
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The most artfully designed dog kennels — from spaceships to antiques that belonged to French royaltyFrom an antique dog bed that could've been Marie Antoinette's, to the very best in 'Barkitecture'.
By Carla Passino Published
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Exams in November, summer in May: a new calendar for our modern climate?Wetter, stormier summers are no time for a two-month break just as marvellous May is entirely wasted on revision. A few calendrical changes would not go amiss.
By Will Hosie Published
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Polestar 3: The speedy Swede that's fun for all the familyWith a rich racing heritage, perhaps we shouldn't be surprised that Polestar has made such a fun car to drive. But with an EV, it's never a simple task.
By James Fisher Published
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Meet the rare, water-loving Canadian retriever that looks like a fox and surfs like a proDespite their popularity in their native Canada, the Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever is still a rare sight in the UK. Lottie Gross finds out what makes them tick.
By Lottie Gross Published
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The 'cardinal gem' that cures drunkenness and wards off locusts — and was once as prized as diamondsNot even a price drop in the 19th century could take the shine off the charms of the amethyst, which has captivated Pharaohs, bishops and royalty for 5,000 years.
By Jonathan Self Published
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They might eat cheese from a can, but the Americans can barbecue the world's best ribsIt’s time to banish memories of charred sausages with a plateful of succulent smoked pork ribs cooked the all-American way.
By Tom Parker Bowles Published
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Ian Callum, once designer of Jags, now designer of luxury hotel suite featuring many bits of JagAdam Hay-Nicholls takes a visit to the Callum Suite at Taj 51 in London, INEOS Grenadier heading for a career in the Army, and a new rum heads to Silverstone.
By James Fisher Published
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Long before kleptomania, nymphomania, Lisztomania and egomania, there was EgyptomaniaThe enduring appeal of Ancient Egypt is one of our longest-running obsessions, and a new jewellery collection from Van Cleef & Arpels shows that we're not bored of it yet.
By Steven King Published
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'A little lust for a lot of precision. A little elegance for a lot of intent': The changing face of Ferrari designFollowing the reveal of the Luce, Ferrari’s controversial new electric car, Adam Hay-Nicholls takes a look at what constitutes modern Ferrari style.
By Adam Hay-Nicholls Published
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The most famous dog in Scotland is loyal to a fault and was beloved by Queen Victoria — but at risk of being reduced to history books aloneMollie Davies falls in love with the Skye terrier, the breed of Edinburgh's famous Greyfriars Bobby.
By Mollie Davies Published
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'For a penny, one could buy entry into a new way of thinking: egalitarian, restless and caffeinated' — London's enduring love of coffeeRupert Clague explores how caffeine-fuelled conversation in Hanoverian London’s ‘penny universities’ helped shape the modern world — and where that same spirit still lingers today.
By Rupert Clague Published
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Nothing says cool better than a ULEZ-skewering RollerHalcyon's Corniche is a modern and environmentally friendly take on the most louche of Rolls-Royces.
By Adam Hay-Nicholls Published
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'I discovered a way of doing the Monaco Grand Prix in similar style, with a much bigger boat, and an even louder horn': The floating Paddock pass that F1 fans are fighting overSome 200 vessels turned up for F1’s most famous street race this year, but our writer was on the best one.
By Adam Hay-Nicholls Published
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The definitive guide to London's best afternoon teasThere's an afternoon tea for everyone — from gluten-free to art-inspired — if you know where to look. Here are some of our tried and tested favourites.
By Country Life Last updated


