The Reconnoisseur

• An online store that walks the talk

  

  Blissfully comfortable sheepskin slippers sure to bring a smile

• A New York venue that serves cocktails on tap

  

  Decadent fun behind the bar of a recently opened eatery

• Bed linen in a surprising shade

  

  Looking washed out is part of the charm with these sheets

• Pure bliss at a Keralan heritage hotel

  

  Lounging lizards of all kinds love this tasteful poolside retreat

• The bronzer that’s perfect for pallid winter skin

  

  A fake tan that adds a convincing glow to the face

• The sweet taste of proper confectionery

  

  A retro-style sweet-shop that offers bags of nostalgia

• The revival of a vital British tradition

  

  Proof that an everyday object can be a thing of beauty

• The expanding world of Sunspel

  

  A smart, wearable brand moves into womenswear

• When is a cake not a cake?

  

  Handmade Yorkshire soaps with a delightful twist

• A warm welcome at this French ski hotel

  

  A friendly, family-run hotel that’s perfectly placed for the ski slopes

• A winter hat with a chic, 1920s vibe

  

  This snug but lightweight cloche has a stylish architectural silhouette

• The perfect dress for an enchanted tropical evening

  

  A distinctive gown that rose to the occasion

• Men’s scarves that are both formal and fashionable

  

  Dandyish accessories from the patron saint of buttons

• Exquisite ham from satisfied pigs

  

  This ‘upstart’ Spanish region is producing fabulous jamón

• The lamp that comes with its own pebble

  

  A chic floor lamp that flawlessly blends form and function

• A divine, fragrant tea from an unexpected source

  

  Tea fanciers are smitten by this delicate blend

• The California hotel that doesn’t feel like a hotel

  

  A super-sophisticated, ultra-chic haven in Santa Monica

• Suddenly, everyone’s talking about Raoul

  

  Sophisticated, versatile pieces from an up-and-coming Asian brand

• Who’d have thought it – a navy eyeliner?

  

  A new eyeliner that’s dramatic, without being scary

• Jewellery for the woman who doesn’t do jewellery

  

  Simple, stylish designs that give a tingle of pleasure

• Sleek black cookware from Colombia

  

  The lustrous finish is the perfect foil for colourful casseroles

• Wallpaper that turned a room into a jewel box

  

  A gentle, graphic motif from a talented pattern maker

• A new fashion idea that’s jeans genius

  

  A clever innovation makes these jeans a cinch to wear

• The olive oil that looks as good as it tastes

  

  The oil is pure and organic; the container is pure Philippe Starck

• It’s like a blow-dry in a bottle

  

  The conditioner that persuades hair to behave properly

• Confessions of a Boden addict

  

  Johnnie’s team comes up trumps again

• Super-delicious food in an über-cool restaurant

  

  The Berlin eaterie where ‘two dining cultures dance across one table’

• A helping hand for the wedding-day look

  

  Confidence-boosting preparations for the big day

• A marriage made in confectionery heaven

  

  The chocolate-covered figs that are bursting with sweetness

• Divine fabrics, supremely wearable clothes

  

  A website that promises ‘luxury’ at-home clothing – and delivers