Built in 1888, The Ampersand Hotel, independent hotel and part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World™, is one of London’s original Victorian boutique hotels and opens its doors at the end of August 2012. Located on Harrington Road, this new 111 bedroom destination is just seconds away from South Kensington tube station and on the doorstep of […]
The Drawing Rooms: Artisanal Coffee, Champagne, Sweet & Savoury Plates
August 23, 2012 by 3 Comments
French finesse meets British style in the Drawing Rooms – the luxurious heart of The Ampersand Hotel serving afternoon tea in Kensington. Set on the ground floor of the hotel, The Drawing Rooms reflects Albertopolis, the cultural quarter of South Kensington, boasting a beautiful patisserie lounge where both hotel guests and local residents can enjoy artisanal, premium coffee complimented […]
New 3D Art Installation by Jim Sharp at Graphic Bar, Soho
August 22, 2012 by 1 Comment
From September 2012 for six months, Graphic, owned by Urban Leisure Group are launching their new art installation designed by Jim Sharp, the renowned and innovative 70’s 3D artist, in collaboration with Bombay Sapphire Gin. Sharp has produced a set of tranquil, deceptively simple 3D paintings with perception of depth as the main purpose. This […]
How To Create Amazing Animation
July 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Shinesquad’s animation video production services bring your brand to life. Animation is a great way to show how and what you do. Animation grabs attention. In a quick visual summary you can describe all kinds of dense instructional information, display methods, analysis, info graphics and findings in an engaging and stylish way. If you’re seeking to bring your […]
Why waste time reading endless paras of blah, if it’s in LUXE, it’s IN & now ON the New London App
July 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With all eyes on London at the moment and a vast number of visitors descending onto the capital during the Olympic Games, the LUXE City Guides’ fabulous newly updated LUXE London mobile App is the must have tool for every visiting smart phone owner. The London App is a snappy, snazzy and straight-to-the-point guide to […]
Why waste time reading endless paras of blah, if it’s in LUXE, it’s IN & now ON the New London App
July 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With all eyes on London at the moment and a vast number of visitors descending onto the capital during the Olympic Games, the LUXE City Guides’ fabulous newly updated LUXE London mobile App is the must have tool for every visiting smart phone owner. The London App is a snappy, snazzy and straight-to-the-point guide to […]
The View from The Shard
July 6, 2012 by 8 Comments
The View from The Shard is a new, premium visitor experience that will provide an unparalleled encounter with The Shard and the opportunity to experience London like never before, with spectacular 64km (40 mile), 360 degree views of the city, 244m (800ft) above the capital. Tickets go on sale at 0900 hrs (BST) on 6 July […]
London – ‘A City Through Time’ iPad App
July 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Oscar nominated and Emmy Award winning director, Richard Loncraine (of Band of Brothers fame) has developed an iPad app called ‘London – A City Through Time‘ that offers the most advanced and complete digital portfolio of London ever produced. In an effort to reinvent Pan McMillan’s London Encyclopaedia and make learning about London fun and engaging, […]
The Dorchester Scarf by Teatum Jones – ‘a liquid, romantic fantasy’
July 4, 2012 by 3 Comments
Hot on the heels of the lovely Yealle Caplan at Dukes Hotel, news reaches us that another British fashion talent Teatum Jones are to create ‘The Dorchester‘, a printed silk scarf inspired by the iconic luxury London hotel, launching at London Fashion Week (LFW) Spring Summer 2013 and sold exclusively at Liberty. Catherine Teatum and Rob Jones studied […]
Wheely Green Minicabs – the Future for London Cabs?
June 24, 2012 by 4 Comments
Wheely a new free app for iPhone and Android, can help Londoners get around the city in style and comfort without having to resort to expensive black cabs. The app lets users quickly and easily book a Toyota Prius minicab from a TfL-approved fleet and get a quote for the journey up front, so there are […]
