I like a good film and I love good food. Putting the two together is something I am not totally sure on. I’ll be honest – at the flicks I am happy with some popcorn or if I am really treating myself, I might splash out on some tacos.
It seems that this level of food is not enough for some cinema goers. If you are looking for the best luxury cinema in London, you might be interested in ‘The Lounge’ at The Odeon within Whiteleys.
Fine dining has come to film.
Opening to the public on January 13th, Odeon have revealed the seat-side menu available to guests at “The Lounge”
This fine dining menu has been devised by Rowley Leigh and offers finger, fork and spoon options.
The tables are all set in soundproofed booths and service comes at the touch of a button. The best luxury cinema in London also boast fully reclinable leather seats.
Although I said I wasn’t sure this would work, I have had a look at the menu and must admit it beats popcorn!
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It has been reported that a real life Santa has been operating in Miami. An anonymous donor dropped a diamond ring into a Salvation Army bin.
Inside the bin was, wrapped in a rubber band, a $50 bill and inside the $50 bill was a note, and inside the note was the ring.
“They need more than I. Do good! A Friend,” the simple note read.
The ring, which features two diamonds and a sapphire, was immediately valued at $2,000.
It was the second time in two years that something “special” had been dropped in a Salvation Army bin in the area.
Last year a gold nugget, which was later auctioned for $4,000, was found with a similar note.
This all got me thinking. Christmas has been savagely over-commercialised in recent times. I for one am ‘guilty’ of spoiling my kids this year. Being aged 5 and 6, this is the most wonderful time for them and I wanted to make sure it will be as memorable as possible.
They are sorted. But what about the needy this Christmas?
I am not suggesting you drop your bling and rocks into the nearest Sue Ryder, but whilst we all go mad at the tills at this time of year, it’s worth considering charity too.
A number of charity shops offer great brand new gifts and the chance to help others at the same time. See ‘Oxfam Unwrapped’ for more gift ideas.
If you have finished work for the year, why not have a sort through your wardrobe – to make room for that jumper that’s definitely coming…
Drop your unwanted into Oxfam, even if it’s high end clobber. Oxfam have cannily introduced their Oxfam online shop, selling the very best cast offs. There are items currently on sale by Prada, Jimmy Choo, Versace and more.
How about a pair of Vera Wang platform sandals for less than £30? You may need to make more room in that wardrobe.
Truly, guilt free shopping.
Fendi have launched their limited edition Giant Deluxe Vanity case, just in time for Christmas. Retailing for - £1,485.00, you can expect to get a Silvia Fendi designed giant Vanity case in ultra shiny black patent leather and an XXL case containing a luxurious 1L bottle of Fan di Fendi Eau de Parfum.
The case has been hand made in luxurious leather and is entirely embossed with the notorious hallmark, double F logo. This black and yellow covetable case houses a maxi mirror and a 1000ml of Fan di Fendi Eau de Parfum.
Available from www.escentual.com
The Antique Wine Company and British design house Linley are furthering their collaboration to create the ultimate collector’s item – The “Helix” design case, which exactly matches the interior details of the Linley limited edition of Bentley Continental Flying Spur recently launched in Beijing China. Just fifty of the Santos rosewood boxes will be produced, each featuring a commemorative numbered plaque and co-branded Linley / Antique Wine Company. The wine collection is displayed through a toughened glass top with a polished nickel stringing around the frame.
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A new trend in luxury is the humble bathtub. Tamara Ecclestone recently splashed out (sorry!) on a £1 million crystal bath.
Now, I present to you the World’s most bling bathtub, the limited edition Catchpole & Rye Swarovski Elements Crystal bath.
This bath took over 200 hours to apply the crystals by hand and is now in Harrods as part of the Swarovski xmas celebration. Compared to Tamara’s, this one’s a steal at £150,000.
There is also a baby bath version priced at 120K – Harper…tell your mummy!
The ‘Saracen’ is a classic Catchpole and Rye bath made in their Kent foundry in traditional methods and employing their experienced craftspeople at every part of the process.
The crystals are all white, of four different sizes and applied in random fashion which serves to emphasise the light refracting properties of the crystals and creates a truly spectacular sparkling effect.
This is the first time that Harrods and Swarovski have joined forces at Christmas and also the first collaboration between Catchpole & Rye and Swarovski.
You can find the World’s most bling bathtub on the second floor of Harrods in the bathroom department – take your shades!
