Hayley Bloomingdale

Dec 10, 2024 | thetimes.com | Hayley Bloomingdale

Whether you’re ridiculously organised and have all your Christmas shopping finished or if you’re just starting out on the festive shopping frenzy, will you allow us to throw a curveball into the mix? Have you considered what gift your cat would like to receive? Laugh not, for many of us, our feline friends are as much a part of the family as any of us. Arguably though, cats are far more picky and harder to please.

Dec 10, 2024 | thetimes.com | Hayley Bloomingdale

There is a notion that a certain sort of Englishman finds it easier to communicate with their dog than other humans. If this is you, then surely your canine confidant deserves an appropriately lovely gift this Christmas, such as a Louis Vuitton doggy bag or a Loro Piana dog sweater. Even if your interpersonal relationships are more functional, you can still take this opportunity to spoil the furry friend who makes your life that little bit more special.

Dec 6, 2024 | thetimes.com | Hayley Bloomingdale

Winter is the perfect time to warm up in woollies — ideally ones that look as cosy as they feel. It’s also the season to don cheering colours: ruby earrings that shimmer during dull days, burgundy boots that make you smile as you skid along in the snow, and denim-coloured gloves with a string — because when you own a pair that’s this lovely, you really don’t want to lose them.

Nov 1, 2024 | thetimes.com | Hayley Bloomingdale

Autumn is the time to embrace this season’s golden hues and bring the woody tones of the forest out of the wardrobe. Slip on a gorgeous soft skirt and pair of comfortable flat loafers, tie a little leaf-print silk scarf around your neck, and get out those old-weather essentials: a pair of gloves that will keep every finger toasty, and a sheepskin-lined jacket that will keep out the wet. Then you’re ready for all weather.

Jul 17, 2024 | thetimes.com | Hayley Bloomingdale

Let’s face it: travel these days can be a hellish experience. Shoes off, computers and liquids in the tub, line up and shuffle through the scanner, all while trying to ignore the aroma of other people’s feet and dodging their children. Luckily there are a few little luxuries that can help make your journey just that little bit more glamorous. This article contains affiliate links that can earn us revenueThere is nothing worse than a chatty plane neighbour.