After browsing the shops and online sites for Christmas presents, there’s nothing better than settling in with a cup of hot chocolate, perhaps with a Christmas film on in the background, and just enjoying the feeling of being cosy when … Continue reading
It’s almost time – Christmas is literally just around the corner and with many a festive Gift Guide of hundreds of gift ideas popping up in every magazine and on every website, it can sometimes all be a little overwhelming! Are … Continue reading
I’m going all out this year for Christmas – playing host for the big day has got me whiling away hours on Pinterest looking up unique ideas for DIY decorations, food and drinks. I love the idea of giving homemade gifts this year – with … Continue reading
Last month I was approached by Corner Magazine for my thoughts on where best to Christmas shop in the local area. Having spent many a run-up to Christmas pottering the streets of Notting Hill and meandering around the little roads … Continue reading
D and I have just returned from the most unbelievably brilliant couple of weeks in California. It was a trip of a lifetime that we’ve always wanted to do and were genuinely gutted to come back to a slightly less … Continue reading
Now I know it’s a big statement to make…but here goes. This may be the best meal I’ve ever had in my life. I can’t even really compare it to the taste of fresh fish and chips on the beach back … Continue reading
Being in this part of the world, we simply had to take a visit to Monaco. Rather than worrying about having to find parking for the car, we hopped on the train from Nice station which takes a lovely scenic … Continue reading
After an amazing staycation of a summer so far in the UK, D and I are finally starting our holidays by heading off to Europe with our good friends to the South of France for a few days this week. We’ve … Continue reading
“Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like…” – Mark Twain He was a wise chap, that Mark Twain. I have many small vices in life but one of these is most definitely Italian … Continue reading
Next up on my tour of Louisiana, following a whirlwind few days in New Orleans, were to spend a couple nights in the River Parishes; a setting inherently linked now to HBO’s True Detective show. We set off in our red van with our … Continue reading
