Preview of the season: Drinks Cabinets

Conical Flask

Drinks Cabinet

Do you like them? They are two iconic pieces of Hardy&Parsons; the Conical Flask and the Drinks Cabinet. You can find more information about them here and more detailed photos on our Pinterest profile. 

Plans for the weekend I: Going to the beach

We have already spoken about what we can do on holidays and long weekends. Do you remember the posts where we gave you some ideas, such as picnicking and going to the countryside? Now it’s time to think about something new: going to the beach! 

 

Living on an island and being surrounded by the sea makes us love the coast and all the activities we can practice there. Swimming, surfing, diving or sunbathing are some of the most favorite ways of spending some free days. 

 

But, where can we go? Don’t miss this selection of the best beaches near to London. 

 

Leigh on Sea Beach

When the tide comes in it is great for swimming, windsurfing and sailing, however be aware that there is no lifeguard cover at any time.

 

 

 

Tankerton Beach

Good for swimming, this is a pebble and shingle beach with an intriguing natural causeway to explore.

Seaford Bay

Shingle beach with a few features to explore and good water for swimming.

Camber Sands

Mountainous sand dunes and vast expanses so even when it's full you can find a space for yourselves.

 

Special products: Drinks Cabinet or Tantalus

Do you remember the post where we talked about the Quick Release Belts as some of our special products?

Well, today we’d like to show you another special Hardy&Parsons' product: the Drinks Cabinet or Tantalus.

Why Tantalus? In Greek mythology the name Tantalus is linked to something highly desirable yet always just out of that person's reach and was adopted as a term to describe a particular drinks cabinet.

The classic combination of English oak and bridle leather blend together superbly in these beautiful drinks cases which are built by hand in our workshops.

Craftsmen work to exacting standards, moulding best leather around the solid oak sided and lined cabinet prior to hand stitching the seams and handles.

Solid brass locks, gun case corners and handle plates are then fitted with every screw individually tightened and aligned by hand before lining out with bridle leather in the fold up table and pigskin suede interiors.

A set of eight numbered pewter tumblers for place drawing or simple recognition are included together with the facility to hold three bottles, (for example two standard spirit or wine, plus champagne) and four small mixers.

It is the ideal piece for many occasions! Find them here!

Welcome Spring!

Despite the weather, which is not helping... Spring has officially begun! And there is an activity that all countryside lovers (and those who live in the city and enjoy the green parks) like to do: picnicing!!! Spend the day lying on the grass, picking flowers, sunbathing, eating and drinking. 

Hardy&Parsons has one special product to make the best of these days: the Drinks Cabinet.

The classic combination of English oak and bridle leather blend together superbly in these beautiful drinks cases which are built by hand in our workshops. Craftsmen work to exacting standards, molding best leather around the solid oak sided and lined cabinet prior to hand stitching the seams and handles. Solid brass locks, gun case corners and handle plates are then fitted with every screw individually tightened and aligned by hand before lining out with bridle leather in the fold up table and pigskin suede interiors. Completed by a set of eight numbered pewter tumblers for place drawing or simple recognition and the facility to hold three bottles, (for example two standard spirit or wine, plus champagne) and four small mixers.

Just choose one of the best parks in London and spend the weekend picnicing with this beautiful accessory. 

Richmond Park is a beautiful National Nature Reserve in south-west London. The largest of London's Royal Parks, it was created by Charles I in 1634 as a deer park and now has over 600 red and fallow deer.

Hyde Park is one of the largest parks in central London, and one of the most popular Royal Parks, famous for its Speakers' Corner.

Hampstead Heath is a large, ancient London park. This grassy public space sits astride a sandy ridge, one of the highest points in London, running from Hampstead to Highgate.

Enjoy the Spring!