SENSORY ART FROM THE SHAG ROOMS
Fancy a shag? Get your mind out of the gutter… We're talking about the brilliant tufted artworks and rugs by artist Amelia Collis, AKA The Shag Rooms. Emblazoned with nudes, whether reclining or dancing in celebratory fashion, these works show a cheeky update of traditional crafting techniques. But, sensual as they seem, these seek to celebrate diverse bodies without overtly sexualising them. The aim is to reflect real women and beauty in the artwork, and you can even commission a piece inspired by your own body – after all, The Shag Rooms' MO is to let people see themselves as works of art. So, how badly do you want a shag right now? @theshagrooms
We head east as one of our Chelsea faves gets a ennobled new outpost…
Little beats a perfectly chilled glass or two of wine to enjoy during our lazy, hazy evenings this summer. Here are some of our top tipples to savour.
Into West Africa's heart of darkness, searching for
the legendary Ninki Nanka Dragon
Exploring the winding souks, sailing to ocean sandbars and podiums first - place at the Bahrain international circuit
Brings families of elephants, zebras, birds, and their lush surrounding landscape, to shimmering life
The world's most beautiful grand tourer
HAM, WH
Hām, West Hampstead’s neighbourhood restaurant, well-loved for championing produce from small British farms and artisan suppliers, is delighted to reopen its doors in time for summer. Offering a dinner menu Thursday-Sunday and a brunch menu from Friday-Sunday available for collection, the menu created by Head Chef, Matt Osborne will reflect the very best from independent farmers, fishermen and cheesemakers. The menu will change every two weeks, some sample dishes include: starters such as Burrata and Buttermilk fried chicken, with satay sauce and lime coleslaw, mouth-watering Masterstock braised beef featherblade. www.hamwesthampstead.com
Revisiting old-favourite hotel The London Edition
to see what's new