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"And though it is much to be a nobleman, it is more to be a gentleman"    Anthony Trollope Gentlemen have the unfair reputation of being tricky to buy for but really could not be easier to please!  We ( and I hope I may include myself in this category) appreciate things that are well-made and like to know where and how products are put together. Our choices are, for the most part, practical and perhaps feature a little history or innovation - and that is that,  we are happy! As Father's Day approaches I thought that I would indulge in some of my favourite finds for gentlemen with simple but excellent tastes! Leather Apron  £139.95                                             Snitch Board  £45 Buy Now - Snitch Board Buy Now - Apron For Cooks, you cannot beat our leather aprons, a gift that will last a lifetime and unapologetically manly. Or a hefty, oak carving board made by the inmates of one of Her Majesty's Pris

Sundae Girl! This week has been slightly hectic. The lovely Hannah Betts, one of my favourite writers and human beings, mentioned 'Unstung Hero' in The Times as a travel essential and the telephone has been wild for days as everyone seems to be travelling or planning their packing. I am also attending the Vogue Beauty Awards at The Corinthia Ballroom as my fragrance 'The Writer' has been nominated for 'Best Niche Fragrance'. I am really looking forward to it as it is not the winning but the taking part and to be one of only a handful of fragrances recognised by this legendary publication is reward enough for me! Handmade Horn Napkin Ring Set of 2 £25 Buy Now At the store I am thrilled to have finally taken delivery of the perfect napkin ring. One would not think that it is hard to find a beautiful napkin ring but it has taken me a year! They are either too small, too chunky, too ugly, too expensive  or, heaven forbid, need polis