Lulu Guinness Become a Rosé connoisseur + other reasons to celebrate May

“Summer in the UK is more a state of mind than a season, and if summer was a wine, it would almost certainly be Rosé!” says wine importer Elliot Awin from Pull The Cork. Check out his tasting tutorials on Instagram Live on Friday evenings and his Rosé tutorial for us, over on the blog.

“It's vibrant, zesty and is a dish that screams summer and tastes even better when eaten al fresco”, says Chef and author Anna Barnett of her homemade flatbreads and halloumi skewers. Head over to the blog to learn the recipe and see Anna in action.

In your head anyway. May bank holidays are often our first foray to Brit seaside resorts. There’s nothing stopping you looking the part.

Do you know your crab apple from your hawthorn? It’s the season for beautiful blossoms. Over on the Country File website (yes, really) they have some great suggestions for blossom-filled walks. You can also carry this delicate hue all year-round with our Spring collection.

So British, so uplifting, such escapism! Plus Catherine Zeta Jones in her first TV role. There’s a remake on the horizon but you can watch the original ‘90s series on ITV hub.