MEET ANGELA TUNNER
EAT LOVE SAVOR®

I am absolutely thrilled to bring to you my interview with Angela Tunner, the founder of one of THE best luxury publications, EAT LOVE SAVOR®.
My first encounter with Angela was when I was notified that I had been named as one of her Masterful 100, alongside notable brands such as Rolls Royce, Cartier, Christofle, and Aston Martin. I couldn’t believe that little old me had been included and it was one of the defining moments of my luxury journey. Angela felt compelled to champion the idea of honouring excellence in luxury, which fit her editorial mandate and direction plus she felt it was very important, especially during a time of great turmoil amidst the fast-changing definition of luxury.
It is indeed a great honour for me to feature Angela on this blog, delve a little bit into her personality, luxury business and her life’s lessons.
2. What is your favourite thing about working at your incredible publishing house?
How kind of you to see EAT LOVE SAVOR® as ‘incredible’.
In a word, ‘Freedom’ – it is one of my favorite things about my magazine. Freedom plays a huge role in who we are and the spirit behind our passionate purpose. It spans all aspects of our editorial, operations, products and services. There are many gifts that come with the creation of your own enterprise which includes doing something bold and breaking the rules. The dream when I founded EAT LOVE SAVOR® back in 2010 was to reimagine the magazine, break away from things like outdated structures of 9 to 5 operation, being ad-free so we aren’t beholden to anyone to free our editorial mandate and direction.
This freedom also created socially responsible opportunities like no wastefulness. Our special edition bookazines are timeless, filled with evergreen information, stories, great layouts and photography without interruption. They are a collectible, beautiful ode to luxury that never gets thrown away. We also chose print on demand instead of mass printing. We ship worldwide to our niche, only reaching those genuinely interested in it, current issues and archives rather than mass production. Many copies of mass printed magazines end up recycled and never read.
3. Is there one client you dream of working with?
More than the name of a dream client, it has to do with the ” type”. Strategically we are aimed directly at our niche so win/win partnerships with companies that reach our niche is the dream that gives us further reaching to the discerning and sophisticated affluent, HNW and UHNW clients around the world and the luxury sector actors would be ideal. For consumers, partnering with high end membership based credit cards or private clubs for instance. For the luxury sector, collaborating with luxury organizations that resonate with our mission, ethos and vision would be splendid. We are also open to exploring inspiring new possibilities for partnerships that we may not have even thought of yet.
4. How do you curate such beautiful content and how has that evolved over time?
My luxury curatorial abilities were a lifetime in the making and have a lot to do with vast ongoing study and a honed mindset. It’s part of the creative and enchanting magic of EAT LOVE SAVOR®. I’ve invested a significant amount of years building a knowledge base and refining my eye. I’ve also built up a wide array of skills and knowledge, across a wide spectrum of disciplines including fine art, interior design, retail, hospitality / fine food, wine and spirits, fashion merchandising, antiques, quality control and manufacturing working with military, fine wine, graphic arts, website building, working with nonprofits and more. I am also a voracious reader and continually take courses to further my education. Everything I learn and do informs me and continues to hone my eye in this ever evolving world and sector.

7. What services are crucial for luxury businesses in 2021?
Of the many luxury businesses that I’ve spoken to from around the world, they all agree that the personal touch, serving their customer in a more human to human manner is crucial in 2021 and beyond. While the internet and digital communications are important, they are a bridge to the individuals who are their customers. Digital can never replace the human touch, but it certainly can facilitate the process of engagement, connection and reach people wherever they are.
8. How can a brand build a relationship with you?
While it is easy to reach out on social media to get our attention, which we welcome as it is fast, the gesture of a properly formed email introduction is our favorite. We deeply appreciate those pitches that were clearly researched before sending to us, those that are truly a fit for tour readership, brand, voice and ethos.
(Now this is where we change it up a bit and the questions become a bit personal)
9. Where would you recommend going for afternoon tea?
I love Afternoon tea! There are so many great places around the world that serve great afternoon tea it’s hard to choose. They all have their charms, from that something special they serve, their atmosphere and level of service. From 5 star luxury hotels to afternoon tea shops, they are always a delicious adventure! Too many good ones to single out just one.
I also like creating an afternoon tea experience at home; I have even before Covid resulted in having to create more experiences at home. To make it as special as possible, I visit my favorite bakeries or have them deliver and select what to add to my three-tiered tray. If an item is large, I’ll cut them into smaller sizes for serving. Pull out my tea service, silver trays, cloth napkins, silver cutlery and make a pot of tea, loose leaf of course and a vase of fresh flowers. To create this into a luxury moment, I’ll select an ideal spot in my house, somewhere plush and ultra comfortable, fragrance it with essential oils in a diffuser or reeds in home fragrance, perhaps set up a table by the window, a very comfortable chair, or on the sofa with tray tables, play some favored music or put on a movie and enjoy!

12. What's your favourite type of architecture?
I appreciate many types of architecture, they all have their charms. Though my preference leans towards the more traditional and ornate. Classical, Neoclassical, Baroque, Renaissance and Georgian style…There is something so beautiful and captivating about buildings with detail and character, something decidedly more stately that has great lines and much beauty for the eye to behold. Whilst I appreciate some modern architecture I find the concrete box, stripped down and plainly minimalistic uninspiring. I prefer buildings and residences with history, visual presence and grace.
13. If you could commision a piece of art what would it be and who would it be from?
I love oil painting portraits, still life and landscapes in beautiful old masters style. A lovely commission would be portraits of myself and my only child set in ornate gold frames, they would be such loved and cherished pieces. Timeless. I haven’t yet identified one particular artist I would wish to work with but am sure when the time comes, the right artist will appear.
14. What are your must-have bath products?
I love all manner of bodycare and bath products from different sources. I have tried a good many of them from therapeutic through luxurious. I love to try new brands I’ve never tried before. Taking care of your skin and self is incredibly important and I love the rituals of self care. Taking in the beautiful packaging, fragrance, how they make you feel… the whole experience is positively delicious!


17. What's your favourite restaurant meal?
I am a lover of great food, and there are too many dishes and styles I enjoy to be able to single out just one; lI ove French, Italian, Asian, Greek and more. I love the rituals and ceremonial nature of dining. What I choose to dine on, and where, depends on my mood.
18. If you had an unlimited budget for a shopping spree, where would you go?
My preference for an unlimited budget opportunity would be more than just shopping. It would be an unlimited budget luxury weekend moment! One where I and my desired guests could combine a total olfactory experience with some shopping. A luxury moment spent over a weekend at a fine hotel, dining on great food, visiting art galleries and museums, doing a bit of shopping, taking in the opera, symphony or ballet, cocktails, an afternoon aboard a yacht for lunch, a day at the spa visit whilst being carried back and forth by a chauffeur driven car… that would be my unlimited budget luxury moment!
19. If you could get your family anything, what would it be?
As a single mother of one, the biggest gift I can give to my child is more of my time. I work hard in building my enterprise so that I can free up more of my time to just be there and create even more family moments.

22. Where can we find you on Social Media?
We are on many channels including:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eatlovesavor
Twitter https://www.twitter.com/eatlovesavormag
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/eatlovesavor
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/eat-love-savor-magazine
We welcome luxury aficionados to discover EAT LOVE SAVOR® on our website https://www.eatlovesavor.com on the various channels where we spend time, sharing musings, insights, inspiration and food for thought. We look forward to chatting with you to introduce you to our world!