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‘Please, for heaven’s sake, not a pear-shaped diamond with a gold band’: Proposal etiquette for the modern manValentine's Day unsurprisingly ranks as one of the top dates each year for proposals. But how to make sure you are doing it right?
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How Coco Chanel's crush on a polo-playing Parisian inspired a revolutionary handbag and fine jewellery lineThe launch of Chanel's 2026 Coco Crush jewellery collection was lauded in Hollywood, but its origins and inspirations lie hundreds of miles away, in the designer's home country of France.
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Tom Parker Bowles: 'There is no dish more lusty and full blooded than boeuf à la Bourguignonne'Our food columnist extolls the merits of the dish from Burgundy, France, and provides his perfect recipe.
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Glovebox: Gaze upon the glories of the cosmos from the comfort of this JeepA stargazing Jeep, an electric Ferrari, an engraved Rolls-Royce and a Royal Audi. Another regular week in the world of cars.
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The W1 set is up in arms about Liz Truss's roof terrace. But what is a members' club without one?The former Prime Minister is launching a new club in Mayfair's Leconfield House, angering local residents who've complained prematurely of the ruckus this is certain to cause.
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'Heart motifs combine romance, history and craftsmanship in one very intimate object': Jewellery to fall in love withHeart-shape jewellery has a rich history stretching back centuries. Amie Elizabeth White investigates and rounds up the best pieces to invest in —or gift — today.
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Border terriers: The low maintenance dogs beloved by Sir Andy Murray, Lorraine Kelly and Country LifeThe border terrier has it all: bags of character, endless energy and yet small enough for cuddling on the sofa.
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The rugby shirt is a bona fide sartorial superstarOnce the reserve of mud-caked public schoolboys, the rugby shirt is now embraced by outfitters across the globe.
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'Uncut Gems' and the mystery of the most significant collection of Tudor and Stuart jewels ever found in LondonAs the London Museum prepares to unveil the Cheapside Hoard in new premises on Smithfield, Will Hosie speaks to historian Victoria Shepherd about the story behind these precious jewels.
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'It’s harder with someone who says yes to everything’: What it's like having a bespoke scent made by one of London's oldest perfumersScent is the most romantic of the senses, some say. Lotte Brundle heads to Floris in London, ahead of Valentine’s Day, to have a bespoke perfume made for her.
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The 'chef's table' is off the ick listWhat was once an interesting concept became tired and annoying, but restaurants are now figuring out the perfect balance between a 'peak behind the curtain' and a great meal.
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Jenson Button: 'Get rid of your ego'The former F1 World Champion speaks to Country Life about retirement, his career, and what the future holds.
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Sophia Money-Coutts: A snob's guide to supermarkets and what to do when there's no WaitroseFirst step: Do not panic.
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Patrick Galbraith: 'The idea that a bar in Norfolk selling vinho verde would make it through even one winter was about as likely as the Madonna herself reappearing by the old water pump'The success of a Walsingham wine bar shows that all is not yet lost in the English village.
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These are a few of Diana Henry's favourite thingsThe author of more than 10 cookery books talks to Amie Elizabeth White. Illustrations by by Ollie Maxwell.
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A good call: The red telephone box rings in 100 yearsOne hundred years ago, the first all-red telephone box, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, was installed in London. Deborah Nicholls-Lee lifts the receiver on a very British icon.
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Agromenes: The Food Waste Inspector is right to call out M&S, Waitrose and Lidl for throwing away food that is perfectly good to eatThe UK wastes more food than any other country in Europe, enough to feed 30 million people. This isn't write, Agromenes argues.
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The dog that saved Disney and once ran with horses: A spotted history of the DalmatianFamous for their spots and screen career, the Dalmatian has always looked at home beside beautiful things, but this is no decorative breed. Behind the spots lies a clever, athletic dog with a long working heritage, a strong will and serious stamina.
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Ranking Agatha Christie’s murders from least to most likelyHave you been watching Netflix's 'Seven Dials' and wondering just how likely that murder really is? Laura Kay ranks ten of the Queen of Crime's best offings.
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‘Re-using gemstones and gold pays in so many ways, turning "something old" into "something new" again’Approximately 40% of all UK engagements happen between November and Valentine's Day, but choosing what to propose with can be a minefield. Why not look at what's hiding in the family jewellery box, says Jessica Diamond.
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'The Taylor Swift effect? We've never experienced anything like it': Jeweller Cece Fein-Hughes' consuming passionsCece Jewellery's signature signet rings are beloved by the famous and fabulous — including Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi and Taylor Swift. Lotte Brundle meets the woman behind the jewellery.
