DIY Christmas Wreath: Make your own Christmas decoration

With Christmas week on the horizon, most people have probably already decorated their houses with trees, lights and festive scented candles. While there are some spectacular decorations available from the likes of Harrods, Selfridges and Peter Jones, there is something rather charming about adding a DIY touch in some way. This year at The Sloaney HQ […]
Christmas by candlelight with Noble Isle

During the winter months it is lovely to relax at home in candlelight. The gentle flickering of a flame that causes shadows to dance across the walls is very calming. With Christmas on the horizon, candlelight is also good for creating soft lighting during festive gatherings. We have long been fans of Noble Isle products […]
Christmas Tipple: Terrazas Malbec 2012 and Numanthia 2010

Everyone loves to enjoy a glass of champagne on Christmas Day and to begin the proceedings with some fizz. We have recently been previewing some of our favourite vintages in our Christmas Tipple series but champagne is not everyone’s preferred choice. For many people, just one glass of bubbles will do before they venture onto […]
A festive feast at The Imperial

By Katie Ann Lamb December is finally arriving tomorrow and we can enjoy all that comes with it. From festive decorations to mince pies and turkey. To get into the spirit of Christmas I went to sample the Festive Feast that is a new offering at The Imperial on New Kings Road. This gorgeous Gastro […]
Christmas Tipple: The stunning Perrier-Jouët Gift Box

When it comes to gift boxes, there are few champagne brands that can rival the stunning presentation of Perrier-Jouët. They use pretty floral and butterfly sketches to playfully decorate the bottles and therefore create a striking gift, which is perfect for a special occasion. This year Perrier Jouet has released two special bottles for Christmas […]
Christmas beauty treats from Liz Earle

By LAURA TOOGOOD Personally, I have yet to find a better cleanser than the one that has been created by Liz Earle. Their Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser is brilliant and leaves your skin in spotless condition. I use it twice a day and it also works really well as a makeup remover. With this […]
A Christmas Tipple: The Champagne Bruno Paillard Première Cuvée Brut

The Christmas party season is just around the corner and over the coming weeks we will be previewing some of the best tipples to enjoy during the festive period. The first Christmas bottle we recommend is Champagne Bruno Paillard Première Cuvée Brut. We have previously suggested the Bruno Paillard Rosé Premier Cuvée for a special romantic […]
Christmas gifts: Discover personalised presents by Treat Republic

Those who follow The Sloaney on Twitter may have noticed our beautiful new personalised cheeseboard by Treat Republic. We first came across the fabulous Treat Republic during the ‘Christmas in July’ press event that was hosted by Selfridges. ‘Christmas in July’ at London’s top department store is always a fun occasion and the media preview […]
Christmas afternoon tea launches at Harrods

In anticipation of the festive season, Harrods has announced the launch of a Christmas afternoon tea at their flagship restaurant, The Georgian. The Christmas-inspired tea will be available from the 6th of November and can be booked in advance from now. Menu highlights include finger sandwiches such as Roast Dee Valley turkey, rocket leaves and spiced […]