{"id":6845,"date":"2022-03-31T20:40:43","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T18:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rocksmag.com\/london\/a-mums-life"},"modified":"2022-03-31T20:40:43","modified_gmt":"2022-03-31T18:40:43","slug":"a-mums-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rocksmag.com\/london\/a-mums-life\/","title":{"rendered":"A MUM&#8217;S LIFE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Spring has sprung and I got to enjoy this glorious weather at one of the country\u2019s finest estates. I was honoured to be invited to a charity lunch and auction at Waddeston Manor which was hosted by Lord Rothschild. Waddesdon Manor is managed by the Rothschild Foundation, a family charitable trust. Its home to the Rothschild Collections of paintings sculpture and decorative art. The day included a private tour of some of these collections but in true Mum life style I missed the whole thing as I had to dash off to be on time for the school pick up! Luckily, I still managed to mingle with some fabulous people, eat some delicious food and take part in a charity auction with the most incredible \u2018money can\u2019t buy\u2019 experiences.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It was all for a fantastic cause &#8211; The Lady Garden Foundation, founded by a group of women including Tamara Beckwith and Jenny Halpern Prince. Caroline Clarry is involved in the charity and also the owner of Peach Ribbons. They do the best children\u2019s bows in a huge range of colours. I have bought many bows and I think these are by far the best for quality and range of colours. The organza and velvet ones are especially gorgeous.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Lady Garden foundation helps to raise funds for gynaecological health, to help drastically reduce the diagnosis and devastating outcomes. If you are not aware, there are 5 types of gynaecological cancers; Ovarian, Cervical, Uterine, Vulval and Vaginal. They are often referred to as the silent killers, not only because of their complicated symptoms which can be missed by healthcare professionals, but also due to a lack of awareness surrounding the disease. Ladies, if you are due a check-up then please get this booked asap. Equally, if you feel as though something is not right then get it checked out, it could save your life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It has been a busy month in the Atkins household. The charity event had to be my highlight, as well as my interview with The Honourable Isobel Kershaw, who is Co-Founder and Director of The London Finishing Academy. I thought I would write up my interview in a Q and A style so you can read more about their upcoming courses, which are truly a once in a lifetime experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>If I was stuck in an elevator with you and was to ask you, \u2018What is the London Finishing Academy?\u2019 what would you say?<\/li>\n<li>It is an immersive experience for the mind body and soul, and for people who want to elevate their lives through the art of self-development.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Who can attend?<\/li>\n<li>Anyone from all walks of life! Someone who feels that they want to have the confidence to rethink their lives moving forward. For example, a bride who is looking for a special experience. Somebody who is changing jobs looking to feel more confident going into a new network environment or feel confident when they are fine dining when client facing. Or perhaps someone who has gone through a personal challenge such as divorce.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The words \u2018Finishing\u2019 and \u2018Academy\u2019 could be confused with someone who is at school age, but it\u2019s not that is it?<\/li>\n<li>No, we wanted to veer away from calling it a school because we don\u2019t want people to feel like they are coming to a classroom. It\u2019s an immersive environment where you will feel like a guest from the moment you arrive. It\u2019s a different way of learning and practising certain skills in a more sophisticated, practical, yet modern way. You will then have those skills for life.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>What are the benefits of attending this course?<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s completely unique in every way. From the moment you arrive all five senses will be opened up. From the beautiful visuals of the room, the smell of the scented candles, to the taste of the exquisite food! You will be learning those social skills which will therefore give you more confidence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We will make sure that we understand each individuals personal goals so it\u2019s very much a tailored experience, rather than learning it in a formulaic fashion. Each expert speaker will provide you with a wealth of knowledge in an interactive way. We will help you to understand different cultures and areas of life that you might not have focused on before. It\u2019s also a chance for people to take time out in life, and what a way to do it!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Where are the courses being held?<\/li>\n<li>We have two locations. One at The Goring Hotel which is a beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of Belgravia. It has a Royal Warrant and is where Kate Middleton stayed the day before her wedding. We then have Somerley House which stages Bridgerton and The Crown. It isn\u2019t open to the public so you will be able to walk around the house and grounds. It really is a once in a lifetime experience. We schedule each day so you will have between 4-5 modules which compliment each other.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Tell me more about the guest speakers?<\/li>\n<li>We have world renowned speakers who are experts in their field. For example, Robin Kermode is a voice coach and he will teach you how best to use your voice for example in public speaking and interviews. We have Errol Douglass MBE who is one of the most influential hairdressers in the world. We have my Father, Lord Kershaw, who will bring his red box with him which talk about how he became a Lord and what is involved in a hereditary title. Viv Haxby is an Art Historian and she specialises in the art of beautiful homes such as Palaces and Stately Homes. She really brings it all to life. We have Sergio Giacomelli who is Royal Ballet trained and will teach you the art of movement, pose and posture and how to dance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>I adore style and fashion. Tell me what I can learn from you?<\/li>\n<li>I have been in the fashion industry for 30 years and I talk very much about the psychology of dressing and understanding what you are putting on every day and how you want to feel. That level of communication is so powerful. I will get people to think more about how they are projecting their personalities through their clothes. We all work hard and spend money on clothes but do we make the right decisions? People might be a bit fearful that I am going to be talking about designer clothing but its actually nothing to do with that, it\u2019s about how you work your clothes to suite your body shape and lifestyle. You could put on something from Zara and make it look a million dollars by the way in which you put it together.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We will also be discussing the importance of body language. A lot of us are stooping at the moment due to online working and constantly being on our phones. We are giving you more of these skills to build up your confidence. I always say to people your CV gets you in the room but your personality, presence and demeanour can get you the job.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Fine dining etiquette is one of the topics that you will be covering. Tell me more about that.<\/li>\n<li>We want to take it from a different angle rather than the very basics of where your knives and forks should go. We want to pull in the psychology behind it to allow people to feel confident and to be able to relax. Whether you are going on a personal evening out, a date night or networking with clients or even to understand the menu. We want to give people confidence but to also feel relaxed as you will be practising theses skills in life.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>What can I learn about tablescaping?<\/li>\n<li>Rula who is co-founder of The London Finishing Academy, is a world-renowned luxury party planner and she is behind the production side of our company. I have worked with Rula for many years and every time I have seen one of her productions I am blown away by the visual aspect and how unique and creative it is. People don\u2019t think about it but if your tablescape is beautiful it makes for a wonderful evening. If you set the standard, then you know your guests will make the effort too.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to find more information then please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelondonfinishingacademy.com\/\">www.thelondonfinishingacademy.com<\/a> or check out their Instagram @thelondonfinishingacademy<\/p>\n<p>One thing is for sure, you are guaranteed to be blown away by this completely unique experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring has sprung and I got to enjoy this glorious weather at one of the country\u2019s finest estates. I was honoured to be invited to a charity lunch and auction at Waddeston Manor which was hosted by Lord Rothschild. Waddesdon Manor is managed by the Rothschild Foundation, a family charitable trust. 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