Finding just the right pieces to create a layered jewellery look can be tricky. I’m not very boho so I like to find pieces that are more luxury to layer. Jezebel London has the perfect modern luxury collection to stack.
All Jewellery Jezebel London c/o
Cardigan I Love Mr Mittens
Tee By Malene Birger
Bag Jerome Dreyfuss (gifted)
Scarf Virginia Preo
Jeans J Brand
Boots Jimmy Choo
We all have a man in our lives that is impossible to buy for. Along comes Christmas and you are filled with dread, what will I find this year. Well here are my top present ideas for the man who has everything.
These lovely glasses are perfect for a well stocked drinks table… Tumbler in White/Clear, Smoke/Clear and Blue/Clear.
All the better for seeing you with… Paint Brush Magnifying Glass Black or Natural.
These lovely pieces of pottery work just as well as a decoration on a desk as on the supper table… Red Plate and Black Bowl by Gerry de Bastiano.
Every man needs a signature, why not suggest one with a stunning bottle… Wonderwood Eau de Toilette or 2 Eau de Parfum both by Comme des Garcons.
So he has done the marathon, and now he cycles to work on a 2K bike but I bet he doesn’t have a effortless… Arlington Tan Leather Rucksack by Lost Property of London.
DIY king or just pretending to be, who cares when his Tool Kit by WohnGeist looks this good.
I love my girlfriends but sometimes I don’t know what to give them. Maybe we don’t have the same style, or they are on a budget (probably saving for a new pair of manolo’s) so you want to match that but still give something lovely. So here are some ideas for all those wonderful divas.
For a start everyone loves chocolate, win, this chocolate is arty, win, this chocolate is in fact chocolate, win… Thus win, win, win… Pollock Chocolate Bar by Unelefante.
Scent for women is so personal, its really about their identity, however a beautiful bottle will decorate any dressing table with pleasure, so I love these options, Signature Eau de Parfum and Je t’aime Jane Eau de Toilette both by Bella Freud.
Even the most decerning fashionista will respect the addition of a Comme des Garcons purse, classic, clean and chic. These are Christmasy options…Small Zip Coin Purse Silver and Corner Zip Purse Silver.
Minimalist? In which case this little pair will fit right in… Brass Tube Clock and Brass Tube Speaker by Piet Hein Eek.
She doesn’t wear make-up, she doesnt understand why people wear heels, how about this timepiece to make sure she is one time for your next catch up… Tube Watch S45 Steel by Piet Hein Eek.
If in doubt I always go with a scented candle, whoever the receiver you cant go wrong. These also look lovely… 1642 Scented Candle and Le Sud Scented Candle both by Maison Balzac.
The Bauer II Palazzo is a truly traditional and authentic venetian hotel. There are actually two Bauer Hotels connected to each other in Venice. The Bauer II Palazzo is the traditional venetian option, with views across the lagoon, a magnificent Grand Canal facade and traditionally dressed rooms. The Bauer L’Hotel is the modern build (very unusual in venice) with contemporary venetian design. In one photo below you can see how the two hotels meet each other architecturally. They both share a beautiful terrace bar and restaurant with views across the canals, the lagoon and to Santa Maria della Salute. The view is so remarkably uncommon, you feel you are in a movie set, although many hotels face the canal, very few have outdoor space at ground level. It makes every meal a cultural treat. These views are also enjoyed from the rooms, framed beautifully by the original glass windows. The rooms are decorated in a comfortable if venerably grand style, using traditional silks, Murano glass light fittings and furniture. I loved waking up to light streaming through the huge windows and breakfast in bed. The bacon was sublime! The room numbers I recommend are 105, 206 and 750.
The Baglioni is in a to-die-for location. Taking up a whole block (if you can call it that in Venice!) on one side connecting to Harry’s Bar and the other to San Marco Square. Everything is within easy walking distance (although taking the vaporetto is one of my favourite way to see the city). The staff are utterly charming and full of helpful and interesting local information. The restaurant serves traditional venetian fair, which I really enjoyed. The pasta was particularly good. Breakfast is served in a beautiful large hall, which is covered in paintings, the ceiling with beautiful troupe-l’oeil and mythological scenes. In the past few years the hotel has been renovating the rooms, which means that they are beautifully luxurious and fresh now, still using traditional materials and styles though. Many of the rooms have original works of art and antique furniture. The views from most of the rooms are across one of Venice’s few parks, Palace Gardens, and the lagoon. The location and the huge knowledge of the staff (they helped us find a glass lantern shop my mother visited 15 years ago) are what make this hotel so remarkable and uncommon. The rooms I recommend 409, Paolo Veronese Suite and Vecellio Tiziano Suite.
