Boutique chic comes to Jerusalem January 23, 2011 WHO can begin to describe Jerusalem? The religious centre of the Western world and much of the East, it is Tel Aviv’s polar opposite. Tel Aviv has a beach, Jerusalem has mountains. Tel Aviv has a party atmosphere; Jerusalem has a studious one (though you can still stay out to 4AM any night of the [...]
Moving in on Britain’s top private schools January 20, 2011 SETTING your child up as a day boy or girl can be the perfect compromise for parents who want to give their child a private education, but can’t bear the idea of letting them live away from home. While independent schools tend not to require you to live within a certain distance, parents determined not [...]
Focus On Romford January 20, 2011 THE GATEHOUSE Price: £189,000 Ever fancied living in a brewery? This light and airy two bedroom apartment is worlds away from its former incarnation as part of the Romford Brewery Company. A central location (the railway station is just a short walk away) makes this property a good bet for commuters too. Contact: Haart of [...]
LETTING January 20, 2011 HEAD DESIGNER AT APD INTERIORS, AN INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANCY Q.We are planning to redecorate. What do I need to consider when planning a colour scheme? A.WHETHER you are looking to create a soothing calming interior or looking for your home to be colourful and edgy, the colours picked will dictate what you actually achieve. If [...]
PROPERTY NEWS January 20, 2011 HYDE PARK PROPERTY FLOURISHING Over 55 per cent of the mega-luxe, much-hyped Hyde Park development the Lancasters (competing with the even-more hyped One Hyde Park), has been sold in advance of its opening in June, making developers Northacre the second best performing retail stock in Europe. Klas Nilsson, Northacre’s chairman, puts this down to “a [...]
Limassol Marina is a slice of nautical heaven January 20, 2011 EVER wanted to take your superyacht through Cyprus en route to Africa or the Middle East but been discouraged because there was nowhere to berth it? Soon that will no longer be a problem, thanks to the completion of the new £350m Limassol Marina, a luxury collection of waterside villas, residences and moorings that can [...]
Slasher flick with added pliés January 20, 2011 Film BLACK SWAN Cert: 15 NATATLIE Portman plays ballet dancer Nina in this psychological thriller from director Darren Aronofsky (the Wrestler). She’s just landed the lead role in Swan Lake: it’s The Biggie. Notorious for being mentally and physically exacting, the challenge is made even tougher when the talented Lily (Mila Kunis) joins the company. [...]
Suiting that’s fit for a king January 20, 2011 THERE’S a moment in the movie du jour, The King’s Speech, when Colin Firth’s Bertie, Duke of York (and future George VI) goes to Balmoral where his brother Edward, the Prince of Wales (Guy Pearce, above right) is hosting a rather racy party. Firth shows up wearing a kilt, and looks rather a ninny compared [...]
ALSO OUT THIS WEEKEND January 20, 2011 FILM THE DILEMMA Vince Vaughan and Kevin James (no, us neither) star in this predictably lame bloke comedy. Avoid it – et voila, dilemma solved! NEDS Actor/director Peter Mullan’s terrific portrait of delinquent life in Glasgow’s tough estates in the 1970s. DVD THE SWITCH Jason Bateman and Jennifer Aniston star in a romantic comedy about [...]
Get booked in early for a Valentine’s to remember January 19, 2011 RESTAURANTS Sauterelle The cosy bolthole overlooking the inner courtyard of the Royal Exchange (right) is serving up a special Valentine’s menu on the day. Diners will be given a rose cocktail on arrival, followed by a five course meal showcasing head chef Robin Gill’s sophisticated seasonal style. And of course, while you’re there, you can [...]