With a regular clientele consisting of the likes of Nigella Lawson and Sean Connery, Poilane has carved its name on the culinary map of London’s finest bakers.
Located on Elizabeth Street in the heart of Belgravia, Poilane originated on the fashionable rue du Cherche-Midi in Paris. The shop is an exact replica of its French counterpart. It’s simplistic, free of gimmicks and smells adorable as soon as you walk in!
The speciality of the house is sourdough, which is thick crusted, handmade and baked daily on site along with other delicacies such as rye bread; nut bread; raisin bread; brioches, croissants, pain au chocolat and the famous Poilâne apple tart.
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Posted by Ruth Miller on Tue 30th September 2008 at 09:42 AM, Filed in Luxury Fashion
Looking for something a little different this Christmas? Look no further… These delightful Lucien Picard gold watch cufflinks offer something that is luxurious and really quite alternative.
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There’s a new stylish celebration about town… and just in time for Christmas!
Jasper Conran and Waterford Crystal have created two rather tasty collections called Eternal and Brilliance.
Each collection contains a variety of glassware pieces that have the designer’s iconic signature. Brilliance features an abundance of double cuts that create sparkle whilst Eternal offers a more contemporary feel and features a tailored approach with a combination of circular double-edge bands and intricate pin stripe cuts.
Prices are as follows:
Eternal White Wine PR - £70.00
Eternal Red Wine PR - £75.00
Eternal Flute PR - £75.00
Eternal Tumbler PR - £70.00
Eternal 8” Footed Bowl - £110.00
Eternal 8” Vase - £110.00
Generic Votive - £40.00
Brilliance White Wine Pair - £70.00
Brilliance Red Wine PR - £75.00
Brilliance Flute PR - £75.00
Brilliance Tumbler PR - £70.00
Brilliance 11” Vase - £150.00
Brilliance 12” Bowl - £150.00
If you want your children to have the ultimate fantasy bedroom you might want to enlist the help of Hollywood interior designer Kimberley Cohu, who will be imminently opening her UK-based online store MumSaid.
Kimberley’s previous Los Angeles store, Feathered Nest, was called “Hollywood’s best-kept secret” by E TV. Her custom made furnishings and warm interior design work featured in the homes of Johnny Depp, Melanie Griffiths & Antonio Banderas, Pamela Anderson & Tommy Lee, Prince, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston and Ben Affleck to name a few. Her work on the home of Oscar-winning film producer Lawrence Bender (Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, An Inconvenient Truth) featured in the prestigious Architectural Digest. She recently worked on Robert De Niro’s new Boutique Hotel which has just opened in Tribeca.
Not a bad pedigree ehhh….. and Kimberley is looking to replicate her success on the other side of the pond by offering a taste of luxury with MumSaid. The new online store will be showcasing imported hand made and painted nursery furniture with designs for the whimsical to classic elegant baby and child, luxury bedding and indulgent accessories for mothers and tiny tots.
The aim of MumSaid is to become the one-stop online shop for the luxury nursery market. We’ll be watching with interest to see what delights Kimberley will be offering.
Set in the heart of London’s exclusive Mayfair district is the rather delightful Dorchester Hotel. This hotel is 5 stars all the way and is adorned with beautiful furnishings and incredibly polite staff. After a delightful cocktail at the bar we were taken to our table in the highly renowned Alain Ducasse restaurant which had been designed by Patrick Jouin.
Let’s spend a second on the design… it’s beautiful! Taking inspiration from Hyde Park opposite, Jouin has created an atmosphere that can only be described as tranquil. Using a mixture of greens, browns and creams combined with some extraordinary shapes, the entire restaurant oozes sophistication and class from the moment you enter its domain. The restaurant itself offers three areas of private dining, one of which is a truly ingenious centre stage within a fibre optic curtain that changes colour… it has to be seen to be truly appreciated.
Now to the service… as you’d expect with French dining the staff are incredibly professional and courteous. Not for one moment will your glass be left empty or your taste buds craving, the entire experience is just one of those things that has to be experienced to be enjoyed.
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