The inverted Christmas Tree at Claridge’s is Karl Lagerfeld’s strongest souvenir of a happy childhood

The Claridge’s Christmas Tree has long symbolised the start of the festive season in the London, drawing visitors and Londoners alike to admire its magnificent design. This is the eighth year that Claridge’s has invited a creative visionary to reinterpret the tree in their own distinctive style.   Claridge’s Christmas Tree designs through the years … Read more

Designer trees and board-game butlers: Christmas in London’s poshest hotels

At Claridge’s they will read your children stories as you sip champagne, while the lights on the Connaught’s tree spell out bespoke poems by Tracey Emin

Bohemian crystal: do it yourself crystal ornaments workshops in Prague

Traditional Bohemian crystal manufacturer hosts festive ornament-making workshop throughout the Advent season.   Four Seasons Hotel Prague is celebrating Christmas this year by honouring the Czech Republic’s renowned glassmaking tradition with Preciosa, the world’s leading manufacturer of authentically crafted Bohemian crystal, zirconia and nanogems, who conducts weekly DIY (do it yourself) workshops in the luxury … Read more

Smart home devices: The first-ever “smart decanter”

The bourbon and tech industries collide once again with the introduction of “JIM”. The new smart decanter is the bourbon drinker’s answer to Alexa. Voiced by 7th Generation Master Distiller Fred Noe, the decanter-turned virtual voice assistant includes a sleek compartment for bourbon storage and voice command capabilities. While he can’t turn off the lights … Read more

The 2017 Master of Crystal Winner

The 10th Anniversary of the competition for young designers saw over 70 artists and more than hundred of submitted designs. This year , the 2017 Master of Crystal title went to a student of the Czech Technical University in Prague, Tereza Drobná, for her GEM design. The Master of Crystal competition is primarily aimed at talented students, … Read more

Richard Branson’s Necker Island will welcome back its first guests in October 2018

Necker Island, Sir Richard Branson’s private island paradise devasted by this year’s hurricane season, to Re-open in 2018. The past months have been a testing time for the British Virgin Islands following the impact of Hurricane Irma. Virgin Limited Edition confirmed that Necker Island in British Virgin Island will welcome back its first guests to … Read more