WELCOME
Sipping on a summer cocktail
(recipes p147)
I’m excited for this issue for lots of reasons...
It’s all about enjoying the Garden of
England this summer – what could be
better? Visit one of the many
attractions, beaches or eateries we’re
lucky enough to have on our
doorstep; celebrate local craft, food
and drink; spend the day in a
beautiful park; put on a summer party
with gourmet hors d’oeuvres and
cocktails; or relax outside and savour a
can’t-stop-until-I’ve-finished novel.
You’ll find all of that and many more
summer features inside these pages.
Another point of July-issue excitement: one
of my favourite events of the year is this
month (no, I’m not talking about my
birthday) – the Leeds Castle Classical
Concert, this year on 8th July. If you haven’t
been, now’s your chance! Imagine an
evening of spectacular music from the Royal
Philharmonic Orchestra, summery drinks
and gourmet picnics, an air display from a
1940’s Spitfire, crowds of happy people and
some of the best fireworks you’ll ever see, all
set in the grounds of the magnificent Leeds
Castle. I can’t wait!
For all those hot, sunny days Mother Nature
has promised this summer (ahem, right
Mother Nature?), you’ll want the right
beachwear – check out some of our
favourite seaside outfits starting on page 121.
Whether you’ll be staying in Kent the whole
summer or jetting away to another beautiful
destination, I hope you can enjoy a few
stress-free days to recharge!
Until next month...
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MY FAVOURITE THINGS THIS MONTH...
BLACK COW VODKA MAUI JIM SUMMER TIME SUNGLASSES
It’s summer, so that means cocktails
(well, to me at least). I love trying new
things, and this vodka made from
grass-fed cows’ milk is the perfect
base for all sorts of fruity, summery
concoctions.
£25.75 (50cl), www.blackcow.co.uk I have about 28 pairs of sunglasses, but only one
pair are my favourite – these Summer Time glasses
(in Toyko Tortoise) from Maui Jim. Lightweight,
comfortable and stylish.
£275, http://uk.mauijim.com
FOLDING ROCKING CHAIR
While away the summer evenings on
this comfy and stylish rocking chair
from Wawa. Made in London from
sustainable beech and available in lots
of different outdoor fabrics.
£495, www.wawa.co.uk
WHITE STUFF PERFECT TOTE BAG
From a day trip to the beach, to an evening out with friends, or even for a
short break, this bag is the perfect combination of style, size and function.
£45, www.whitestuff.com
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