New Heesen superyacht proves that silence is the ultimate luxury
Heesen has officially launched a new superyacht that offers a silent cruising mode. The Fast Displacement 50m Home was recently unveiled in The Netherlands and the technology makes her the first of a new breed of vessels for the shipyard. The superyacht is an ultra-efficient and low fuel-burning yacht, but it is also one of […]
Introducing the new Peony and Rose Home Fragrance Collection from Floris
By LAURA TOOGOOD Floris London was founded in 1730 and the family perfumers have tremendous experience with creating enticing scents and luxury products. The new Peony and Rose range is no exception and this delightful fragrance combines the best floral elements of two summer favourites. I am quite particular when it comes to scenting my […]
Last minute Mother’s Day gifts
Mother’s Day is this Sunday and if you have yet to find your mum a special treat, we have some great last minute gift inspiration… Perfume and flowers Jo Malone London Mother’s Day Floral Box is a London Exclusive. It opens to reveal a gleaming glass bottle, nestled among freshly cut blooms. It is exclusively […]
Mother’s Day by Jo Malone
The Jo Malone London Mother’s Day Floral Box is a beautiful gift...
Mother’s Day is approaching and there is no better way to treat your mum than with a special package from Jo Malone. The Jo Malone London Mother’s Day Floral Box is a London Exclusive and it is a real treat for any special lady. The iconic Jo Malone London box opens to reveal a gleaming glass bottle, […]
Diptyque Sablier Launch: Take a moment for yourself
This week we attended the launch of the Sablier by luxury brand Diptyque. The Sablier is the unique fragrance release product that gives you a whole hour of beautiful scent that is diffused gently in to your home. The hourglass diffuser symbolises the importance of time and the whole theme of the launch was focused […]
Rossana International Launch: The grand unveiling of the K-In K-Out Kitchen
Last week, Rossana hosted the International Launch of the stunning K-In K-Out kitchen at the Saatchi Gallery. The event was supported by Wallpaper* magazine and over 600 guests arrived at the famous London venue to enjoy a Pommery champagne welcome reception. The evening began with an exhibition of paintings and sculptures by artist Philipp Rudolf […]
Roland Mouret declares his love on The May Fair Hotel’s windows
As Official Hotel of London Fashion Week, The May Fair Hotel continues its series of window collaborations by partnering with esteemed designer, Roland Mouret this month. Marking his return to London Fashion Week and celebrating his 20th anniversary as a designer, Roland Mouret’s window design, ‘The Look of Love’ is his declaration of love to […]
Valentine’s Day with Selfridges
It is nearly the most romantic day of the year and if you need some gift inspiration then Selfridges are celebrating Valentine’s Day in style. The great thing about Selfridges is that you get so much variety under one roof. Whether you want to buy your partner a special bottle of champagne, a new item […]
Fitness First help counter the January Blues!
By KATIE ANN LAMB Fitness First are helping us to kick the January Blues by partnering with health and fitness Instagram sensations Zanna Van Dijk (pictured below), Clean Eating Alice, and Bradley Simmonds. They are all fighting to boost the nation’s mood and help battle the post-holiday lull by hitting the gym and getting those […]
The ultimate health retreat: Wellness by the Lakes is coming back
If you need something in the pipeline that will help keep motivation high for your healthy New Year resolutions, we have some good news. The Lakes by yoo has announced that their successful Wellness by the Lakes retreat is coming back in March 2017 (17th – 20th). The Lakes by yoo is billed as an […]
Welcome to 2017: Motivational quotes to start the New Year
Happy New Year and welcome to 2017! To start the year we have selected a few quotes to help us channel a positive attitude over the coming months. These little sayings are also great to keep in mind if the coming year signals change and the start of a new chapter. New Year Quotes — […]
Olympia Horse Show: Shopping highlights
While many people flock to Olympia Horse Show to watch some of the best riders in the world battling it out at top level competition, the shopping village is also a huge attraction for those looking to pick up some exclusive winter products. The shopping area is huge and many of the leading country lifestyle […]
Floral fun with the Collier Campbell stationary range
Collier Campbell has expanded their gorgeous Flower Patch range into the world of stationery, and you can now inject some colour into your desk through fun floral designs. The Flower Patch Writing Set (£11.95) contains 12 sheets of paper individually printed with a delightful floral design. There are also six matching floral notecards and 12 […]
Country sports come to London
As the days get shorter and the trees start to turn, St James’s Hotel and Club look to English tradition to make the very most out of Autumn in London. Launching this October and running until the end of November, the hotel is delighted to be partnering with Purdey, leading craftsmen of the world’s best […]
The mid week spa break is back at Lucknam Park
One of England’s top luxury country house hotels is providing a special deal for guests choosing to start the autumn with a mid week spa break. Those who want to escape to the countryside and enjoy a stunning estate can book an overnight stay at Lucknam Park, which will include dinner at The Brasserie, full English […]
Daphne’s restaurant in Chelsea is welcoming dogs at lunchtime
Daphne’s restaurant in Chelsea is welcoming dogs at lunchtime for the very first time. In celebration Lulu Guinness has designed an exclusive hand-painted ceramic dog bowl inspired by her own pooch – Daphne the Westie. Only 50 have been made and will be available via her online shop and at the restaurant, priced at £60. […]
Sweaty Betty introduce exclusive New Balance trainers
With the London Marathon only just over a week away, it seems apt for us to be talking about trainers. More specifically, Sweaty Betty trainers and their fashionable new designs. That’s right, Sweaty Betty have teamed up with New Balance to create some funky footwear for fitness addicts. Whether you feel inspired by the London […]
Special rates offered at Chateau Eza for the Monaco Grand Prix
The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the highlights of the European sporting and social calendar. The Formula One motor race is held each year on the Circuit de Monaco. Since 1929 it has been widely regarded as one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world. Those planning to attend the Monaco Grand Prix in […]
Almost Essential: Connecting you with the City’s essential services
What if you could raid the little black book of some of London’s most fashionable hostesses? They would be filled with the numbers of the best florists, plumbers, artists, decorators, chefs, dry cleaners, children tutors and personal trainers… These numbers are normally swapped (and guarded) by close circles of friends. However Michelle de Biolley, a […]
5 inspiring quotes for the New Year
To mark the beginning of 2016 we have selected five inspiring quotes to keep in mind for the coming year… Inspiring Quotes for 2016 1 With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. – Eleanor Roosevelt – Don’t ponder too much on the past. Yes, we can learn from our mistakes but with […]
Walk your way to fitness in the Merrell Eventyr Bluff walking boot
By Sarah Bacon Everyone feels slightly portly during the festive season. With Christmas dinner, chocolate, mince pies, cake and various different tipples, there is just so much to enjoy! I have no regrets about overindulging because life is for living and we should make the most of delicious treats on offer at this time of […]
James Haskell: How to maximise your Rest and Recovery
No matter how hard or how smart you train, you’ll never get the results you want if you’re not paying proper attention to your rest and recovery. The science is simple; when you are in the gym or playing sports, you cause small tears to occur in your muscle fibres. Your body repairs these tears […]
James Haskell: Muscle building without a gym membership
By JAMES HASKELL As we enter the final run-in to the festive season, understandably most people’s thoughts will be revolving around lists of all the food, drink and tasty ancillary bits they need to buy over the coming 10 days, plus of course all the presents they have yet to buy! Additionally no doubt they […]
James Haskell: Nine delicious Carbs that won’t make you fat
By JAMES HASKELL As we build towards the main fitness event of this and indeed any year, namely the New Year Resolution to become fit, fitter or the fittest you have ever been. We continue our examination of Nutrition, in an effort to debunk as many of the myths and untruths, which surround this subject. […]
James Haskell: Diet fads to avoid
By JAMES HASKELL Whenever a ‘new’ diet comes along, I always take it with a generous pinch of scepticism. The power of the internet these days means that dietary advice – whether it’s healthful or harmful – can spread like wildfire. Remember: Unlike us at JHHF most people on the internet have absolutely no interest […]
James Haskell: 11 tips to becoming a stronger, faster runner
England rugby player, James Haskell, shares tips for improving your PB… – I need to start by declaring I am not a huge fan of running, jogging or whatever your preferred terminology might be. I have to engage in it but let’s put it this way, I wouldn’t beat a path to the back door […]
The Beretta Gallery celebrates 10 years
An Elegant temple of all things country is the best way to describe London’s Beretta Gallery, writes Katie Ann Lamb… – Last week Beretta hosted a fabulous party in London to mark the anniversary of the Beretta Gallery. Celebrating 10 years in the heart of Mayfair and situated on the corner of Jermyn Street this […]
Awards double for Laura Toogood – the founder and editor of The Sloaney
We are delighted to report that the Founder and Editor of The Sloaney, Dr. Laura Toogood, has won two prestigious awards this week. On Monday evening she was named the ‘Future Leader in Wealth Management’ at the Spear’s Magazine Awards. Spear’s is a multi-award-winning wealth management and luxury lifestyle media brand whose flagship magazine has become a must-read […]
Beretta launch shooting app
Beretta has an extensive history in field sports and the brand spans over five centuries. However, this very traditional company is embracing modern technology this season through the launch of a brand new app. Well known for their gun and apparel ranges, Beretta have created the new GunPod 2 app to combine technology with hunting […]
James Haskell: Finding the right trainer and fitness plan
England Rugby player James Haskell continues his column by offering some tips for finding the right personal trainer… – By JAMES HASKELL Last week I wrote about finding the best gym. Once you have found one that is suitable for you, it is important to decide what kind of personal trainer you want. What kind […]
James Haskell: Getting started with fitness
England Rugby player James Haskell offers some tips for those wanting to get fit, including how to find the right gym… – By JAMES HASKELL So you want to get fit and in shape, but don’t know how to get started? This is something that luckily hasn’t been an issue for me over the last […]
Matcha: The latest healthy lifestyle craze
One of the latest crazes for those seeking a healthy lifestyle is Matcha, the finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea. For those who want to hop on board and experience the benefits of Matcha, BLOOM have a selection of different flavours that are available exclusively in Harrods. Just 1g of the […]
Luxury Skiing Guide: James Haskell’s Fitness Tips
At the start of September we launched our first Luxury Skiing Guide, which gives readers a preview of some of the top ski resorts that you can book for the 2015/2016 season in some of our favourite places to ski. Autumn is a good time to look ahead to the skiing season and plan your […]
Falling in love with a Sunrise Run
By LAURA TOOGOOD I write having just finished my latest Sunrise Run, which on this occasion took place along La Croisette in Cannes. These runs may not always take place right at the start of sunrise but I try to get up early enough to incorporate some of it during my morning fitness routine. I […]
Congratulations James Haskell: Autumn at The Sloaney starts with a bang!
With the Rugby World Cup on the horizon we are extremely proud of our feature writer, James Haskell, who has made the final England squad. The Sloaney team and our readers will be cheering loudly for James and we wish the whole squad the very best of luck. In other news, September has arrived! While there […]
A stunning Aston Martin line up for Salon Privé
Aston Martin will be showcasing some of their best elite sports cars, as well as a James Bond-exclusive creation, at next month’s 10th anniversary of the Salon Privé Luxury Supercar Show & Concours d’Elégance. One of the closing highlights on our British Summer Social Season Guide, the event is heaven for luxury car enthusiasts. It will […]
USPAAH: Your personal spa concierge app
By KATIE ANN LAMB Have you ever wanted a blow dry, manicure or massage at the last minute and not been able to get an appointment? Well not any more thanks to USPAAH, which is your personal spa concierge. I recently discovered this brilliant new app, which offers luxury services from qualified health and beauty […]
Gift ideas aplenty at Christmas in July at Selfridges
Christmas in July always presents us with a bit of a dilemma. While it is perfectly normal for those of us in the media world to be whisked into a winter wonderland, most other people are busy enjoying the summer vibe and soaking up the sunshine. As you should be! Back in the land of […]
The Wonderful world of weaning
By RACHEL COLLISON Just when you think you have the baby thing down there’s always something new and the latest for me has been the wonderful world of weaning. There are so many things to think about – highchair, bibs, sippy cups, freezer pots, highchair, baby steaming and blending machines, recipe books, spoons that change […]
Luxury summer barbecues in the heart of Belgravia
By ROSEMIN ANDERSON As the heat of summer hits the capital, there is no better place to be than on an outdoor terrace sipping on cocktails. Luckily for Londoners, there’s a gorgeous spot in Belgravia that fits the bill. The Terrace at Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel is nestled between the green spaces of Knightsbridge and offers […]
