Elena Bowes

New York-London design & culture writer of a certain vintage looking for meaning and wholeness in life

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April 22nd, 2014 | Places

Glorious Glass

There’s a dazzling show of vibrant and colorful glass sculptures by world-famous artist Dale Chihuly at the Halcyon Gallery on New Bond Street across the street from Sotheby’s. Born in…

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Half-Pipe Skates to Selfridges

At the moment, I am loving Selfridges. And not because of what’s in the store so much as what’s next door, namely England’s largest in-door skateboard park. As part of…

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Chilternist Choices

Next time you’re near Marylebone High Street, take a detour and check out Chiltern Street, my new favorite low-key, shopping street. Actually, it’s not that low-key because Andre Balazs’ Chiltern…

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Flesh and Buns

For a quick, easy and delicious lunch in Covent Garden, try Flesh & Buns (don’t let the name put you off) at 41 Earlham Street. I especially loved the mixed…

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