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As we push through into warmer days, it’s time to refresh our monthly playlist with some new hits and our all-time favourites. With a spring selection from the Les 100 Ciels team, we are offering all types of music to get you into the spring mood! From Tracy Chapman to Tom Walker, we have curated the best playlist for you to listen to on a beautiful spring day.   Click here to listen on Spotify: Fast Car – Tracy Chapman Walking on sunshine – Katrina & The waves The sound – 1975 Nothing can stop us – Saint Etienne Calma – Pedro Capo Think about you – Kygo Pretty shining people – George Ezra SOS – Avicii Just you and I – Tom Walker Someone you loved – Lewis Capaldi

Whether you’re seeking inspiration to update your home or just a little interior escapism, we have got you covered. Here at Les 100 Ciels we know a cosy and curated space can influence your everyday life. It’s good for the soul to refresh your living space now and then and we’ve found some beautiful inspiration to do just that. Read through our list of the best interior ideas to follow right now – but be warned, house envy is guaranteed! Natural Touch Plants, weathered look furniture and raw wood are always welcome for someone looking to connect with nature. Organic and sustainable materials – such as wooden floors, vertical gardens, air plants, or re-used paper, fabric and even plastics – draw the exterior and nature indoors. Adding details to your home such as air plants hung from esparto rope, or recycled wood worktops will create the warmth we look for when we are at home.   Memphis Details On the other hand, you could opt for the Memphis Movement. This style of design, known for being colourful and modern, is overtaking mid-century modern design bringing the eighties back to the home- and we love it! Primary colours, graphic shapes and ...

Where in the world is Cortina?! Cortina d’Ampezzo, or more simply Cortina, is a small town in the Veneto region of northern Italy. Situated in the centre of the Dolomites (part of the Italian Alps), this village has been named “The Queen of the Dolomites” for its natural beauty and wide range of mountain activities. Cortina is also easy to reach from other countries, located only 2 hours north of Venice. We recently spent 4 days in this lovely town which was the perfect amount of time to visit this ski destination. Aside from skiing, Cortina has an interesting military history, having fought against the Austrians during the First World War, and this is evident in the large collection of bunkers, trenches and tunnels available to explore. The Great War Open Air museum is also definitely worth a visit. However, the true draw to the town is Cortina’s ski scene which is not to be missed! While you can visit this cute town all year around, the best time to visit is in the winter. In fact, being part of the Dolomiti Super ski terrain makes Cortina part of the world’s largest skiing area. Opting for a single skipass will ...

This March we’re celebrating International Women’s Day and we want to take this opportunity to recognise brilliant women, past and present, who have made an impact on all our lives. With an all-female playlist, these songs are for women about women, so be ready to hear them roar! From Aretha Franklin to Lady Gaga, Les 100 Ciels has revisited the archives with empowering and inspiring tracks from motivating singers who convey positive messages through the power of music. These talented singers will leave you feeling ready for anything!   Click here to listen on Spotify: Aretha Franklin – Respect Beyoncé – Run the world (girls) Katy Perry – Rise Cyndi Lauper – Girls just want to have fun Rihanna – Diamonds Lady Gaga – Born this way Destiny’s child – Independent Women Kelly Clarkson – Stronger Madonna – Express yourself Alicia Keys – Girl on fire

Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day, is upon us and we are really excited to get our frying pans out and have pancake flipping sessions around the kitchen! It’s the one day in the year where no one can judge you for eating an entire stack for breakfast…. we think. Historically speaking, Shrove Tuesday was the last day to use up eggs and fats before the fasting for Lent began (40 days before Easter). This year we will be celebrating the day with sweet and savoury options, varying from crêpes to American-style pancakes, plus a variety of delicious toppings!   Sugar & Lemon crêpes  Ingredients 125g plain flour 1 pinch salt 1 egg 1 tbsp melted butter 300ml whole milk Butter, lemon and sugar, to serve   Method Sift the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre of the bowl and add the egg, some melted butter and milk. Whisk the ingredients all together to form a thin batter. Heat a small frying pan and add some butter to prevent the mixture from sticking. Pour in the batter and cook at medium heat for one or two minutes, flipping the crêpes with a spatula ...

Looking for the most exciting exhibitions happening  in London right now? With the end of winter and arrival of spring comes a calendar full of exciting cultural events, from art to photography and beyond! It might still  be a little cold and dark, but our guide to the best events, will leave you itching to get out and embrace all that London has to offer.   Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams (2 February-14 July) The Victoria & Albert museum is going big this month with their latest exhibition: “Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams”. The biggest exhibition held since “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty”, the V&A will showcase over 200 rare Haute Couture garments, 500 exquisite jewels, gowns and photographs tracing the history and impact of one of the most influential couturiers of the 20th century. If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, do so now as they are selling fast! Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Rd, Knightsbridge, London SW7 2RL Bedrooms of London (8 February-5 May) The Foundling museum, in partnership with The Childhood Trust, is presenting “Bedrooms of London”, a new photography exhibition by Katie Wilson, highlighting how themes such as poverty and wealth sit so close together in a vast ...