The Aston Martin art car by Tobias Rehberger
Aston Martin Racing has unveiled a 24 Hours of Le Mans art car designed by artist Tobias Rehberger. The unique creation gives the Gulf #97 Vantage GTE the illusion of movement and speed, even when static. Rehberger is renowned for his abstract art and optical effects that distort perception and has received numerous international prizes and […]
HulaFit at The Berkeley: The ultimate abdominal workout
The Berkeley Health Club & Spa is really thinking outside of the box this summer when it comes to fitness options and is launching London’s first rooftop hula-hooping masterclasses. Twirling hips and wiggling waists will be all the rage as the Berkeley partners with leading hula-hoop fitness experts HulaFit. Burning up to 600 calories an […]
BerryClever: The social shopping site created by mums for mums
By RACHEL COLLISON With the Royal arrival we find ourselves asking again ‘What would Kate do?’ There has been much speculation on what baby must-have’s Kate will be using for our new Princess, Princess Charlotte. With exotic gifts from around the world being bestowed I am sure even Kate secretly turns to google for reviews […]
Hotel Xenia launches Chelsea Flower Show Package
By SARAH BACON Hotel Xenia, which is a lovely boutique hotel located on the Cromwell Road in London, has launched a special package for the Chelsea Flower Show and is inviting all horticultural enthusiasts to take advantage of the offering. The hotel is walking distance from the show and there are nearly 100 rooms, including […]
Exploring Northern Ireland with Maserati
By Gosia Brzezinska and Adam Swierczewski With the new season of Game of Thrones on air, visiting Northern Ireland couldn’t be more timely. Thus, we were very pleased when Maserati invited us to experience an escape with the new Quattroporte Diesel around Northern Ireland. We were met by the Maserati team at Belfast Airport and chauffeured to […]
The London Silver Company’s England Rugby Rose Collection
By JAMES HASKELL When it comes to my friends and family, playing for England can create somewhat of a dichotomy… On the one hand, you want them to be proud and supportive – of course you do. But on the other hand, looking up into the stands and seeing your mates dressed in full kit while […]
Ohso: The good chocolate!
BY NATASHA EDDERY Now, for those of you who simply cannot give up chocolate, my latest discovery will have you queuing up outside your nearest Whole Foods. It’s called Ohso and it’s a chocolate bar that is gluten free but also contains good bacteria and nutritional values. If you are not ready to give up […]
The nutrition gurus who will help spring clean your diet
By Natasha Eddery With summer creeping up quickly it is the perfect time to give your diet a spring clean and there are several nutrition gurus on hand to give you great advice. I have been avidly browsing my current nutrition bibles, Deliciously Ella, by Ella Woodward, and Eat, Nourish, Glow, by Amelia Freer. If […]
Hop on a helicopter to the Isle of Wight Festival
For those wanting to indulge in the ultimate VIP festival experience this summer, look no further than leading private jet and helicopter charter company, FlyMeNow. The company has teamed up with the world famous Isle of Wight Festival to create a VIP package like no other. You can land in style at the festival after […]
The Grand National is ‘electric’ – Laura Toogood talks to racing’s wonder woman Katie Walsh
By LAURA TOOGOOD I first met Katie Walsh at the Junior European Eventing Championships in Belgium back in 2002. Although our teams were competing against each other, there was plenty of friendly banter between the Irish and British riders. Not only was Katie among the most approachable and affable competitors, but you could instantly tell […]
James Haskell’s Body Blast: Top fitness tips to get your beach body
By JAMES HASKELL Yesterday I wrote about how difficult it can be for you to maintain your New Year’s fitness resolution. It is easy to start with great gusto and then find your motivation and willpower both dwindle. I gave some tips for how to stay strong and also how to avoid picking up some […]
James Haskell’s Body Blast: Reinvigorate your New Year’s Resolution
By JAMES HASKELL Let’s not be negative, but the New Year has been and gone. We are in March already (how has that happened by the way?!). It is funny how time flies when you are failing to deliver on your New Year’s resolutions! I personally hate making them because you always go too big, […]
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mothering Sunday is only a week away and we have some great gift ideas for those wanting to treat their mum on the 15th of March… Beautiful blooms Roses Only offers an impressive selection of flowers for delivery and the presentation is exceptional. We love the elegant Long Stemmed Pink Roses Bouquet for Mother’s […]
Jo Malone launches a Mother’s Day Floral Box
The team at Jo Malone have let us into a little secret! They have decided to launch a very special gift for all mothers for this year’s Mothering Sunday. Every lady loves receiving Jo Malone goodies and there is an exclusive gift available from the Sloane Street boutique, which is the company’s flagship store. The […]
Valentine’s Day Ideas
Valentine’s Day is less than a week away. If you are looking for some inspiration for a gift that will impress someone special in your life next Saturday, then take a look at our top Valentine’s Day Ideas… A breathtaking bunch of roses For those who want to make a sweeping statement, it would be […]
Roses Only: The most impressive bouquets for Valentine’s Day
There are flower deliveries and then there are Roses Only deliveries. Receiving a beautiful bouquet often results in lots of content ‘awwww’ sounds from the recipient and onlookers alike; however, there are few that generate a jaw-dropping ‘wow’, as was seen in The Sloaney head office last week. When a dozen red roses arrived it […]
Spoil your loved one with champagne and chocolates
To be honest, we don’t need Valentine’s Day to come around for an excuse to guzzle a box of chocolates. Those who share a sweet tooth know all too well that enjoying a delicious selection of chocolates is a great treat at any time of the year. If you can demonstrate good self-control, it is […]
Making fruitful wine investments
Investing in wine has become increasingly fashionable over recent years and has proven to be a relatively reliable placement for funds, if you make the right choices. Small-scale fine wine investments are particularly popular, especially with the rising demand in China and Russia. The Internet, growing number of investment options and an increase in the […]
Top Tips for making it through Dry January
Dry January has become increasingly popular in recent years with many people seeing it as the perfect opportunity for a prolonged detox. After a rather indulgent Christmas and New Year, it also seems the ideal time to give yourself a complete rest from alcohol. This year there are five weekends to negotiate without enjoying your […]
Only the best for Bond: We test drive the Aston Martin fleet
With the announcement of the new James Bond film came the announcement of a new Aston Martin model with Spectre heralding the launch of the DB10. The company has not only become synonymous with 007 but it is also representative of the best of British luxury. The Sloaney team was recently invited to test drive a […]
10 New Year sayings to help start 2015 on the right foot
The New Year is fast approaching. As 2014 draws to a close, there is time to reflect on past months. Whether you had a year to remember or a year to forget, January presents us all with a fresh start. With this in mind, we have collected 10 sayings to help you start 2015 on […]
Last Minute Gift Ideas with a touch of Grace
By NATASHA EDDERY Grace Belgravia, London’s first women’s only health and wellbeing retreat is founded wholly on the concept of inside-out beauty, promoting optimum health and wellbeing via a fully-integrated 360° approach. This Christmas they have created a gift menu dedicated to providing the ultimate me time for the woman in your life. The Grace […]
James Haskell’s Christmas Gift Guide
By JAMES HASKELL Well here we are again! Just over a week before Christmas and nearly another year has flown by – it seems like only yesterday that I was making my 2013 gift recommendations for The Sloaney. Men are notoriously hard to buy for, so I’ve scoured around again this year to find my […]
Box Upon a Time – A Christmas Shopping Fairytale
By RACHEL COLLISON With the month of December comes the joy of Christmas and if you are anything like me – the not-so-joyful Christmas shopping! With phrases like ‘Black Friday’ and ‘Cyber Monday’ created by the media to whip us all up into even more of a festive frenzy than we already are, it can […]
Is IQ predetermined from birth?
By RACHEL COLLISON Everyone wants their child to be intelligent and a high achiever, yes we would love them to be sporty, good looking and happy too. My child is only a baby and I have yet to enter into the competitive parent conversations. “Barnaby can recite the Latin alphabet backwards while posing for Burberry […]
Aston Martin ‘In Motion’ Celebrates 50 Years of Bond
Aston Martin is a brand that has become synonymous with James Bond, so it was apt that during the exciting announcement of the latest Bond film, Sceptre, the luxury car brand also introduced a new offering. Bond’s stunning new car is the Aston Martin DB10, which also marks the brand’s half century anniversary with 007. […]
Beretta launch the “486 by Marc Newson”
Beretta recently announced the launch of the “486 by Marc Newson” with a grand soiree that was hosted in the opulent surroundings of the Bulgari Hotel in Knightsbridge. A select number of VIPs, which included several faces from high-society, toasted the occasion whilst tucked away from the wintery elements outside. Beretta is one of the […]
The Baby Show
By RACHEL COLLISON Who better to take to The Baby Show than my daughter, obviously, and my Mummy? I’m not normally one for exhibitions. I don’t like shopping at the best of times, particularly in a massive centre with presumably pushy sales people offering you ‘show-only’ deals to thousands of people. That is, I don’t […]
Kick start your organic lifestyle with Fruveju
By NATASHA EDDERY Over the past couple of years I have made a conscious effort to have a clean and healthy diet. When I first began eating organic I cut out the bad sugars, carbohydrates, red meat and I instantly noticed the difference. I drew inspiration from James Duigan’s Clean and Lean Diet and the […]
Our new mummy enjoys some ‘Me Time’
By Rachel Collison The first thing I learned since becoming a new mum is patience. While gently rocking my newborn baby in the middle of the night, this is just what you have to do. The second thing I learned since becoming a new mum is acceptance. Accepting that I will never again have the […]
Sales soar at the best Goffs Orby Sale
By BECKY GRAY Not since London Fashion Week will you have seen as much head turning, but in the heart of Ireland in County Kildare, it’s the horses that have been getting all the attention. This year’s annual Goffs Orby Sale presented over 400 of the best thoroughbred yearlings to elite buyers from every corner […]
Your chance to design for Veuve Clicquot
Veuve Clicquot has launched a new design competition and the winner of the ‘Re-Creation Awards’ will receive €10,000. The famous champagne brand has invited people to design their Veuve Clicquot Mailbox and the winning design will be revealed at Milan Design Week. Hosted in ten countries, including Australia, Brazil and Japan, the contest invites young […]
Baby will come when baby is ready and you need to be prepared!
By RACHEL COLLISON Attending a family wedding in the country at 37-and-a-half weeks pregnant was always going to be interesting. From jokes about not upstaging the bride and warnings to hubbie not to drink too much, everyone seemed to think fate had already decided the birth date. On top of this, one of the surprises of […]
Fall in love with horse riding
The equestrian world is captivating for many. Whether you feel inspired to become involved with the sporting side after watching the BBC’s recent coverage of Burghley Horse Trials or simply dream of one day galloping a horse along a sandy beach, there is something to suit everyone. Many of our feature writers at The Sloaney […]
Grace Belgravia launches The Three Graces
By Natasha Eddery ¦ Senior Features Writer Grace Café is about Food Nirvana, Californian-inspired cuisine that is at once both divinely delicious and totally healthy. Up until now food at Grace was a well-kept secret, served just for members. However, May 2014 saw the launch of The Three Graces, a new and exclusive food services […]
STOP ‘tiger selfies’
By Chris Pitt ¦ Campaigns Manager at Care for the Wild International Tiger and lion cubs are gorgeous, there’s no doubt about it. It’s hard not to want to pick one up and cuddle it – and thanks to cheaper air travel and a few enterprising people, it’s easier than ever to do exactly that. […]
James Haskell: Food Swap Advice
By JAMES HASKELL Sadly I have come to the end of my holidays, 11 months of training and playing and we are rewarded with just four weeks off! As you can imagine I made the most of it, eating and drinking whatever I wanted. However this is not an option for everyone, so I have […]
Tips for travelling with just hand luggage
If you have a wedding to attend on foreign shores during the last weeks of summer or are simply flying away on a short overnight trip, limiting your packing to hand luggage only is probably a priority. It always gives you a great advantage when you land the other side as you can escape the […]
How to attract the best employees in the luxury sector
Featured Article The world of work is changing; both the structure of the labour market and the types of work we do. More people are employed in the service sector than in manufacturing, changes in technology have had a massive impact on the workplace, we remain in full-time education for longer and, critically, Generation Y […]
