Holiday Goddess

Dog-Friendly Holiday Lets
Boxtree Barn, Devon sleeps four and has a dog-sitter in residence. Chiconomical and dog-friendly.
Visit www.coastandcountry.co.uk
The Old Vicarage, Norfolk, is a Georgian house with plenty of good walks nearby. Pricey but luxe.
Visit www.ruralretreats.co.uk
Swn y Dail, Pembrokeshire is a flat with no stairs (suits arthritic dogs) and can sleep up to six for a very [...]

By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories England, Goddess Gold

Uniquely British Scents
If you’re really over the duty-free perfume selection and want something uniquely British, then we recommend you try the following brands. You can pick up some of these in Selfridge’s, Liberty’s, Harrod’s or Harvey Nichols – but it’s more fun to visit the store of origin to choose your ultimate personal scent.
Floris at [...]

By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories England, Goddess Gold, London

Where Did You Get Those Manhattan Eyebrows?
Paulo Siqueira plucks supermodels. We hear he did Naomi. What better souvenir of  New York?  Make sure you book ahead though; visit www.paulosiqueira.com.

By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, New York

Beautiful ribbons, fake flowers,  amazing buttons
If you sew or do craft (or have a friend who does) then you can’t miss London’s V.V.Rouleaux – an easy three-minute walk from Sloane Square tube station on the Piccadilly line.  Simply the most beautiful, unusual and desirable ribbons, buttons and faux flowers we’ve ever seen. At http://ww.vvrouleaux.co.uk

By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, London

Is this Sydney’s greatest florist?

You’ve had the spare room in your friend’s Sydney flat and had a lovely time. And now it’s time to say goodbye and thankyou. What to give?  Solution: a quick call to Grandiflora which many of our Goddesses in Australia believe to be the freshest, most creative florist in the city. [...]

By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, Sydney

Buying Great British Cashmere – Where and How

We would recommend these websites to find out sales times, discount deals and special offers. Marks and Spencer is on every British high street and we have nabbed some amazing cashmere cardigan bargains in the January sales. If you’re serious about a cashmere trawl then start with some [...]

By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, London

America’s Amazing Anthropologie

Is this the best store in New York? We would cry if we had to leave without one visit. Expect an enormous selection of frocks, notebooks, tea-towels, cardigans, necklaces, tea-cups, candles, eau de cologne, lip balm, cushions and all things female, funky and fabulous. And it’s so not expensive. Visit anthropologie.

By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, New York

Princess Diana’s Frocks in Kensington
Twelve of Princess Diana’s classic dresses are on display at Kensington Palace including the famous Victor Edelstein creation worn when she danced with John Travolta. Have tea in the beautiful Orangery afterwards. For more information www.hrp.org.uk

By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, London

Australian Fashion Designers to Buy/Invest In

Highly collectable, all-Australian, loved by Hollywood – and waiting for you in Sydney.
Akira Isogawa www.akira.com
Collette Dinnigan www.collettedinnigan.com.au
Tsubi www.tsubi.com
Sass and Bide www.sassandbide.com

By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, Sydney

Vintage Shoe Paradise
We hear good things about the vintage shoes available here, mainly because of the size selection.
www.brimfieldshow.com

By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, USA