Journal

Carol Lovell - STOW's colourful founder

Five years ago, in the midst of a bitter English winter, STOW was conceived. On this special anniversary we thought it apt to look at the woman behind the luxury brand that has taken the UK by storm.

Glamour on the go

In the fifties Christian Dior famously proclaimed, ‘grooming is the secret of real elegance. The best clothes, the most wonderful jewels, the most glamorous beauty don’t count without good grooming...

Quick, take five!

Changes to our global environment mean there’s no time to waste for the travel-curious. Some places may not always be around.

Honeymoons for the well-travelled

In the 19th century they were purely practical affairs, when the upper classes visited relatives unable to attend the nuptials.

On Location... Los Angeles

"I love that in a city obsessed with cars, living in Santa Monica means I can cycle everywhere instead…and I do!"

Most Luxurious Wedding Gifts

Curious what celebrity or royal couples have unwrapped on their wedding day? Not your usual line up, it has to be said. The gifts, ranging from swathes of land and glorious buildings to luxury yach...

Leave the wedding list in style

It was a groundbreaking concept, back in the day, when Marshall Field’s, the Chicago-based department store, introduced the wedding list. For the first time couples could select exactly what they n...

Allan Edward Hinton

When someone is known on Instagram as @chaiwalla, an image immediately springs to mind. Not, perhaps, one of a social media strategist in a smart suit. Allan Hinton (aka @chaiwalla) is certainly sm...

Janine Di Giovanni: A woman with a voice for others

‘I’m a writer and a mother and a quester’ says Janine Di Giovanni in her Instagram opener. A pretty humble summary when you consider what others say about her.

On Location... Valencia

‘Valencia is an easy city to get to know. It’s always changing too, which keeps it exciting. Every day I discover new places – a bar here or a restaurant there.’ Discover what to do in Valencia fro...