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Choosing a Christmas present for a partner, relative or friend can be a big annual dilemma for some people. Obviously you want to buy them something they would really like and show that you have put a lot of thought into it. There is nothing worse than seeing the recipient of your gift excitedly unwrapping the present followed by that deflated expression when discovering it's s …

A luxurious designer scarf that is also stylish can be hard to find particularly if you would like an elegant design and pattern. It should also be expertly woven in the finest threads and of course be super soft and warm. On one of our sourcing trips to Italy, we discovered an exclusive artisan textile supplier, Maalbi, that covers all of these important qualities and …

If you're anything like I used to be, over packing for a short trip away was the norm. After years of trying to close lids on suitcases and lugging the extra weight about, I have now learnt to be very disciplined about what I take.The first thing to consider is the type of suitcase or holdall to choose. Remember the old adage, buy cheap, buy twice. A lot of people tend to think …

Christmas is fast approaching and if you have a number of men on that list and you are stumped as to what to buy, then we may be able to help.Take a look at our range of luxury Italian designer tech accessories, laptop bags, briefcases and scarves that would make the perfect gift. All pieces are chosen from Italian artisan designers for their style, design and practicality with …

Week 7 in The Great British Bake Off, GBBO for the first time tackled Italian week where the contestants cooked a classic margarita pizza, sofagliatelle and cannoli. Everyone is talking about cannoli since the programme aired on Tuesday. The word cannoli which means little tube is a traditional Sicilian dessert and singly they are known as cannolo. These delicious desserts …