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Courtesy of the Claridges Pastry Chef

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I’ve just been to Tesco for some hot cross buns. I couldn’t find them at first (looked in the bread and bakery departments), they were in the easter display - doh. If you buy two packs of six you save 75p. Not bad.

But if I had received this info sooner, I may have saved myself. Claridges aren’t the first people I’d think of producing an easter egg, but they have. And it is covered in smart black and white foil, reminiscent of their Art Deco checkerboard lobby.

Available directly from Claridges (0207 629 8860) at £45.

www.claridges.co.uk

Damaris: Press Day

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About eight years ago entrepreneur Damaris popped into my newspaper office to show the fashion department her bow-backed knickers. Since then they have been massively imitated. Always a complement to her line, which has grown, and this week she held a press day for her autumn/winter collection at Claridges - pictured.

CHRISTMAS AT CLARIDGE’S

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As we previously mentioned, this year’s Christmas tree at Claridge’s has been designed by Dior’s John Galliano and it is now standing in the 5 star hotel.  Influenced by icy snow scenes - but given a tropical twist - the tree is the perfect excuse to drop by the hotel to look at another of Galliano’s incredible creations and also grab a drink in the hotel bar.

CHECKING IN FOR CHRISTMAS

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Dior and Claridge’s have announced that this year’s Christmas tree is designed by none other than John Galliano - a divine decision indeed.  The finished tree will be unveiled on December 1st at the London Hotel and Dior have promised a series of events to mark this festive collaboration.

Twin and Tonic

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Claridges’s ballroom hosted the Pandora LovePod launch, on Thursday night. We ate shrimps on sticks and drank Champagne; while watching Twin and Tonic perform a mixture of Jazz and Swing on stage.

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Pictures by Alistair Guy