We drove to Gloucestershire for a family gathering. It is always a bit of a challenge to coordinate things so that all the cousins can get together with term dates and other commitments so it was great to all have a good catch up. This is a truly beautiful part of England and after a delicious…
Month: March 2016
National Youth Ballet
My post today is a tribute to Jill Tookey who very sadly passed away on Good Friday this year. She was the founder and artistic director of the National Youth Ballet of Great Britain (NYB) which she set up in 1988. My daughter was fortunate enough to be part of this wonderful experience which encourages…
Helford Passage
In an idyllic corner of our Cornish coast lies this small village. The Helford River is a very unspoilt stretch of picturesque water with lots of small quays and hidden creeks including Daphne du Mauriers famous Frenchman’s Creek. The highlight of every summer are the village Regattas’ which are an annual event and incorporate traditional competitions both…
Hotel Tresanton
Easter weekend and where better place to be than on the coast. One of my favourite spots is Hotel Tresanton in St Mawes. This is an idyllic fishing village where time has almost stood still. Total tranquility and very private especially out of season. The hotel is a group of five houses on the edge of the…
Petersham Nurseries
Feel the need to escape the hustle and bustle and the smog of the big city? Petersham Nurseries is an oasis of tranquility right in the heart of London. The journey begins with a drive through Richmond Park and today was a glorious day with deer all basking in the sunshine. The approach to Petersham…
The Ginger Pig
The Ginger Pig began over 20 years ago in a near derelict farmhouse and three Tamworth pigs. It now farms over 3,000 acres of pasture and North Yorkshire moorland and at the heart of it all is the ethos of good animal husbandry and welfare. Tim Wilson is the owner and one of the most…
Easter Fun
Easter has been rather thrust upon us this year and my organisation has not been brilliant so I decided to limit myself to shops where I knew I could rely on an abundant supply of original and imaginative Easter goodies. My first stop was Fortnum and Mason in Piccadilly. Delicious chocolate including the very best…
The Conran Shop
I trained as a Graphic Designer my first job was with a small but highly productive design consultancy in Farringdon. I moved on the work for a design team off Carnaby Street and then onto Harrods where my studio was in one of the iconic domes on the top of that familiar London landmark. Here…
Shopping Share
I admit that I do enjoy a bit of retail browsing and especially seeking out a bargain. With three daughters it is essential to have a keen eye and appreciate both our great British High Street fashion as well as our wide selection of designer brands. On this note I am sharing the Gap Sale…
Convent Garden Flower Market
Monday and an early start to get to Convent Garden Flower Market which is such an institution. There is an abundance of budding colour and possibly every item that you may need to create a fantastic floral feature or decorate an event with the most creative of themes. I particularly love the banter that goes…
Saturday Shopping
Saturday is usually the day when the household is in total chaos and reverts to a sort of railway station status. Not that I am complaining as I love nothing more than a house full of happy people chatting and sitting around the table for a great meal. At the same time a bit of…
Bread Ahead Borough Market
Bread Ahead Cookery School I am fortunate enough to live in a bustling international city a melting pot of cultures and experiences on the doorstep so never a dull moment. One of my favourite haunts is Borough Market which lies in the shadow of Southwark Cathedral nestled in the city and always buzzing with activity….
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