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Curling Club at Chelsea Winter Village
After four hugely successful years, The Curling Club excited to bring its
signature curling experience to the brand-new Chelsea Winter Village
& Illuminations at the Royal Hospital Chelsea this festive season. At
the heart of the village will be The Curling Club’s après-ski marquee,
complete with eight curling sheets, hourly and half-hourly sessions. The
wider village will o昀昀er mulled wine and festive bars, artisan Christmas
market stalls, live performances on the bandstand, family fairground
rides, and creative workshops – making Chelsea a new go-to festive
destination in London this winter.
https://chelseawintervillage.com/
Wheely Style
Wheely, the Swiss-founded luxury British chau昀昀eur company, has
introduced The Wheely Card for the Christmas season, an elegant,
hand-delivered gift card that grants the recipient the full experience of
having a private chau昀昀eur. It is perfect for those who appreciate time,
ease and re昀椀ned travel, whether for festive soirées, seasonal
shopping, countryside getaways or 昀氀awless airport transfers. Presented
in a sandstone brown box with black foil detailing, each card includes a
leather luggage tag with an AirTag tucked inside, along with automatic
Wheely membership. This unlocks elevated bene昀椀ts such as Chau昀昀eurFor-a-Day and full access to Wheely Concierge. Cards range from £1000
to £5000 and can be used for seamless journeys across London and
beyond
https://wheely.com/en/essentials/wheely-card. .
Birley Bakery Opens First U.S. Location on Manhattan’s
Upper East Side
Birley Bakery, the acclaimed London patisserie by Robin Birley, o昀케cially opens its doors in the United States this summer at 20 East 69th
Street in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. This marks the
bakery’s second location globally, and its highly anticipated U.S. debut.
A sophisticated homage to the fading tradition of the French neighborhood boulangerie-pâtisserie, Birley Bakery o昀昀ers a distinctly European experience with a New York twist. Overseen by renowned maître
pâtissier Vincent Zanardi, the menu blends old-world craftsmanship
with modern creativity, showcasing beloved signatures like the Cravat
pastry - a savoury take on a classic pork hot dog - and the Raspberry
Tarte Tropézienne, a delicately soaked orange blossom brioche 昀椀lled
with light crème diplomat.Birley Bakery o昀昀ers a thoughtfully curated
all-day menu, featuring a wide range of savory and sweet options, from
delicate pastries, fresh breads, and cakes to soups, salads, and signature
chocolates.
https://birleybakery.com/
Japanese Tradition at your Doorstep
Rain Chains are an aesthetic alternative to traditional downspouts.
These decorative rain chains, known as “kusari-doi” in Japan, transform
ordinary downpipes into beautiful water features while maintaining full
functionality on all kinds of buildings. Merging beauty with water collection, Rain Chains Europe’s products o昀昀er a wide range of shapes, such
as links or cups. It creates a zen-like atmosphere when water 昀氀ows down
these chains, turning rainfall into a sensory experience. This solution
not only enhances the visual appeal of any building but also contributes
to sustainable water management practices. The company o昀昀ers a
selection of rain chains made from high-quality materials that withstand
all types of weather. Whether it’s heavy rain, wind or sun. Installation
takes just 昀椀ve minutes and requires no specialized knowledge or tools,
making them accessible to all homeowners who wish to enhance their
property’s water management system while adding a touch of Eastern
elegance.
https://www.rainchains-europe.com
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