Staying In

Curate A Summer Tablescape

Barbecues, garden parties, al fresco dinners with friends and family – we love summer socialising. Agreed to host? Elevate the event by crafting an aesthetically designed table. ‘A beautiful summer tablescape feels joyful, considered and completely effortless,’ says Sarah Ross, co-founder of Addison Ross. ‘It’s about creating a sense of occasion without formality – where colour, texture and light all work together in harmony.’ She adds that the best way to brighten the table is to let it ‘come alive with personality: fresh flowers, playful glassware, seasonal fruit and thoughtful finishing touches that make guests feel instantly welcome. Whether it’s soft pastels, bold pops of colour or layered natural textures, it should always feel inviting, relaxed and full of character.’ For more tips on how to dress the table this summer, see our expert-backed guide here.

Going Out

Go To Wimbledon

Tennis whites, ball boys, strawberries and cream… The Wimbledon Tennis Championships need no introduction. As quintessentially British as it gets and taking place over the course of a fortnight (starting today), the hard-fought, hard-won matches are the main draw, but Wimbledon dressing (and eating, and drinking) is a sport in itself. You’ll see whites galore plus flamboyant accessorising – when your eyes aren’t glued to the court, that is. Looking for somewhere to stay? Finding a luxurious London hotel during Wimbledon is no easy feat as the rich and famous flock to the capital from all four corners of the globe for the two-week tournament. Our top pick is The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences, which hides from the SW19 hubbub. The reservations team is ready to book you a car (45 mins) or hop on the tube (54 mins), while the hotel itself offers a Wimbledon-affiliated afternoon tea, complete with scrumptious scones and plenty of cream.

Wedding Destination Spotlight: Malta

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Recently engaged, or know someone hunting for their dream venue? If an abroad wedding is an option, consider Malta. Rather than trading in invented romance, this Mediterranean archipelago has authenticity embedded in its rocks. Over eight thousand years of history are layered here: Phoenician temples, Norman fortifications, Baroque palazzos, British colonial architecture. The result is a landscape that is authentically lived-in, where the best day of your life becomes part of a real place’s ongoing story rather than a staged picture-perfect backdrop. If a city wedding ticks your boxes, there’s nowhere quite like the fortified capital city, Valletta – a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its concentration of historic monuments and late-Renaissance urban planning. Or further inland, opt for Mdina, Malta’s 4,000-year-old former capital, beloved for its honey-hued architecture, quiet cobbled alleys, and panoramic views of the entire island. We’ve picked out 10 incredible venues here.

Property Of The Day

Dating back to the 13th century, this Grade II* listed property and Scheduled Ancient Monument was later combined with a 16th century farmhouse to form a unique family home. More recently restored in the 1930s, Leybourne Castle gives you the chance to own a slice of history in the Kent countryside. 

£3,750,000, fineandcountry.co.uk

Little Luxury

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Competition Time

Win a Cocktails in the City Summer Pass for you and nine friends, giving access to the event over 6-8 August 2026, including three cocktails each. 

Psssst…

Loved the recent adaptation of Austen’s The Other Bennet Sister? We have good news: the smash hit show is returning for a three-part Christmas special.

Whatever You Do, Don’t

Miss the Strawberry Moon, which is set to rise in UK skies in the next couple of days, appearing full in tonight’s night sky and reaching its peak in the early hours of tomorrow morning (30 June).

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