Rich Pickings
As a lifelong wildlife enthusiast passionate about animals, I’ve always been drawn to the countryside. I love living on a farm, being immersed in the folds of a rural setting where things look different every single day. I get to see rich fauna, like the kingfisher darting along the river, flocks of finches in the […]
Journeys of Self-Discovery
Holistic therapy has proved to be effective in addressing countless physical and psychological concerns. No surprise then that the best hotels in the world are bringing to their spas treatments that invite guests to go beyond the usual hour massage and explore rituals that encourage overall health and inner balance. Our Editor Julia Pasarón shares […]
A Woman’s Touch
As part of the celebration of International Women’s Day, I-M Magazine’s Shelley Campbell was invited to visit Rolls-Royce Motor Cars for an intimate and insightful tour of its jaw-dropping manufacturing headquarters at Goodwood and a chat with a few of the female artisans contributing to the excellence of every car that comes out of its […]
Her Time
Although ladies wristwatches date back to the mid 19th century (coincidently, Omega’s founder Louis Brandt started making watches in 1848), it wasn’t really until the early 1900s that women who were not from the upper-classes began to wear watches, which kick-started mass-production and the development of a complete new sector in the industry. By this […]
Elizabeth Gage
For more than five decades, Elizabeth Gage MBE has been designing bold and colourful pieces of jewellery that have attracted customers from Hollywood to Hong Kong. She exudes charisma and personality. Her presence fills the room and her inviting smile warms you like a gentle summer breeze. I interviewed Elizabeth at her showroom in Belgravia, […]
Alejandro Galán
Aged just 27, Alejandro Galán “Ale” is the indisputable king of padel, the Mexican racket sport. Padel, the fastest-growing sport in the world, has been in his life since infancy. His sister Alba played on the World Padel Tour as a child, so the whole family would spend most weekends at tournaments. As soon as […]
To Love Oneself…
Oscar Wilde famously said that “to love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” So why not have a St Valentine’s day fully devoted to you? Here are some ideas of how to spoil yourself rotten in the most selfish possible way. Go ahead and enjoy! The Bamford Wellness Spa, an oasis of holistic […]
Say It with Jewels
The day of love is traditionally feted with a romantic dinner, a bouquet of red roses, and maybe even a proposal. It is a celebration of the heart, mind and soul, an occasion to dial up the romance to full force and show your partner just how much you love and cherish them. Sometimes you […]
Shop And Never Drop
I must confess I don’t like shopping at all, so when I was proposed to spend a whole day doing just that in what is considered the busiest shopping outlet in the UK, I felt quite dismayed. However, Bicester Village has a VIP programme that will convince even the most reluctant of shoppers and make […]
Scents that Seduce
Around this time of the year, everywhere smells of cinnamon, nutmeg, frankincense and cloves. While this is a scent that definitely inspires good old Christmas nostalgia, when it comes to choosing fragrances for ourselves or to gift, maybe we should look somewhere else. I’ve done a little selection of parfums ideal as presents and may […]
