Cafe Loren is an unassuming, small restaurant based in Camden Market, serving an all-day brunch menu. The restaurant specialises in shakshuka (with fresh homemade bread) which is a traditional Middle-Eastern breakfast/lunch dish with poached eggs, slow roasted tomatoes and a mixture of vegetables and spices. There are 10 different types of shakshuka (menu here) on… Continue reading Shakshuka heaven at Cafe Loren
Flower power at Elan Cafe
If, like me, you've had enough of the cold and wet weather and want to fast-forward straight to spring, head over to Elan cafe now! With it's pretty pink interiors and floral walls, this is an instagrammer's heaven. I've now been to both branches (Park Lane and Brompton Road) and both are equally pretty but… Continue reading Flower power at Elan Cafe
Winnie the Pooh – Exploring a Classic
Winnie-the-Pooh is one of my all time favourite childhood characters and I don't think I've met a person who doesn't like this tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff 😀 The Victoria & Albert Museum has put together an exhibition where you can learn about the creative partnership of A.A. Milne, the author, and E.H. Shepard,… Continue reading Winnie the Pooh – Exploring a Classic
How to stay warm in winter
We all know how cold it gets in the UK during the winter but these last few days have been particularly chilling! Dressing appropriately is so important but getting the right balance between sensible and stylish can always be a challenge. Hopefully if you stick to the below rules, you'll get that balance right! Wool… Continue reading How to stay warm in winter
Opera: Passion, Power and Politics
Hello everyone, I hope you are all having an excellent start to February 2018 - where does the time go?! Sorry for the really late post - i wrote this weeks ago but only just got around to posting! One of my New Year's resolutions this year has been to go to more exhibitions and… Continue reading Opera: Passion, Power and Politics
The Affordable Christmas Gift Guide under £50
Hello everyone! This is the last post from my series of Christmas gift guides (check out my luxury and medium range gift guides) and hopefully the most useful as everything is under £50! Whether it's a present for a wife or girlfriend, sister or mother, there should be something here for everyone. Happy shopping! Gifts… Continue reading The Affordable Christmas Gift Guide under £50
Christmas Gift Guide For Her Under £100
Happy Friday everyone! Hope you are all feeling festive and getting ready for a nice relaxing time with the family over the Christmas period. You may have already seen my Luxury Gift Guide blog post (if not, head over there!) but I thought I'd also do a more affordable series of gift guide posts to… Continue reading Christmas Gift Guide For Her Under £100
Christmas Luxury Gift Guide for Her
Christmas is just under 3 weeks away and for those of you who are last minute shoppers just like me, it can be a stressful time trying to find the right gift for one of your loved ones. So, to help you out, I've compiled a list of things that I think any girl would… Continue reading Christmas Luxury Gift Guide for Her
Contemporary Indian food at The Cinnamon Club
The Cinnamon Club is an Indian restaurant with a modern, innovative take on Indian food. Set in the historic Grade II listed former Westminster Library, the restaurant walls are covered with books of all kinds. You can pluck whichever ones you like off the shelves and have a read. It can also be a great… Continue reading Contemporary Indian food at The Cinnamon Club
Audrey Hepburn at Christie’s
Audrey Hepburn is one of my favourite actresses not just for the joy that her movies usually bring but also for her style - she was a fashion icon and the epitome of sophisticated elegance. In September, the auction house Christie’s held a sale of Audrey Hepburn's personal belongings. Auctions can be a really great… Continue reading Audrey Hepburn at Christie’s