Wherever you are — in town, the countryside or by the sea — Neptune has an experienced designer at hand to help you achieve beautiful, practical spaces, from living rooms and kitchens to bedrooms and bathrooms.
Alan Gauld, Investment Manager at Standard Life Private Equity Trust plc, on how private equity can keep its momentum in the post-Covid-19 world.
Bruce Hodgson of Artichoke explains why carefully conceived, beautifully executed joinery is vital to the evolution of a period house in the 21st century.
If you're having work done to your house, it's important to be prepared in the event that things go wrong. A specialist renovation insurance policy can protect you from financial loss, explains Hugo Johnsen FCII, director at Castleacre Insurance.
Modern tailoring needn’t be saved for the boardroom: mix and match garments more casually and invest in beautiful separates to be passed down as heirlooms, re-tailored to fit the next generation.
Choosing the perfect present needn’t be a chore — in fact, it should be fun. Choosing jewellery from Cassandra Goad is a good place to start, and Country Life's Luxury Editor Hetty Lintell picks out some of her favourites.
From beautiful books and artistic accessories to a weekend away in one of the country's most famous castles, these gifts from our carefully-selected partners offer options for everyone — no matter how tricky to buy for.
If you’re struggling to find Christmas gifts for your loved ones, panic no more. British parfumier Penhaligon's have perfect presents for everyone on your list, from the cocktail lover and generous host, to the dapper gentleman and home decorator. Christmas has never smelt so sweet.
Country Life is holding a live video chat with Savills on our Instagram page, @countrylifemagazine, at 6pm on Monday 9 November.
Covid-19’s widespread financial damage includes an unparalleled hit to company dividends, meaning more tough times for income investors. But the situation varies across sectors. But it’s not all bad news. Charles Luke, Investment Manager of Murray Income Trust PLC, shares the latest on dividends — including signs of stability and renewed activity.
In the first of a new series of masterclasses with Janine Stone, Country Life’s Executive Editor Giles Kime talks to her about the exciting possibilities of creating a new home and the factors that need to be considered when planning one.
Bruce Stout, Investment Manager at Murray International Trust PLC, on how best to navigate the pandemic.
This year, Focus/20 will be a little different, with trade visitors permitted on site and all others welcomed to enjoy the event online. We asked Country Life's Executive Editor, Giles Kime, for an insight into what's in store.
If you're looking for an ideal place to make your base in the Hebrides, Knock House and the Benmore Estate have a huge amount to offer — including a boat which you can use to explore the surrounding seas and islands.
As a consequence of the global pandemic, we currently find ourselves in unchartered waters. Daily life has been altered beyond recognition for many of us and will likely remain that way for some time to come. It’s unfamiliar territory for investors too, as we grapple with the effects of the wide-scale lockdown on companies, economies and financial markets. Charles Luke, Investment Manager at Murray Income Trust PLC, explains more.
The founder of fashion house Hannah Sophia England, the new go-to-brand for British society, explains how sophisticated style and sustainability can go hand in hand.
The Benmore Estate is a '32,000 acre adventure playground' — as the owners describe it — on the Isle of Mull, at the heart of which is a quite beautiful property: Knock House.
In the revival of interest in English country houses, beautifully designed joinery is often overlooked. Bruce Hodgson, founder of Artichoke, explains how door casements, shutters, panelling, skirtings, architraves, cornicing and dados can transform a space.
