Posts in the Everyday category

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Getting Tipsy at Mr Fogg’s Tavern

When I walked into Mr Fogg’s Tavern located on St Martin’s Lane I found myself in a busy pub with chalkboards advertising ‘mother’s ruin’ gin cocktails and grog, patrons were drinking from old-fashioned tankards and the food was billed as ‘honest fare’ serving ‘London’s finest pie’, sandwiches and roasts all day – it was sort… Read more »

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Bridesmaids Bottomless Brunch at Quaglino’s

The current trend for bottomless brunches is really something I can get on board with…I mean…all you can drink bubbles for the duration of your meal all for a very reasonable price is a genius idea. If you haven’t already I’d highly recommend checking out Bottomless Bookings, a fantastic new website from my friend Gary… Read more »

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Top Six Luxurious Spots to View the Eiffel Tower

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I’ve been to Paris a few times now but I always get a little thrill when I first see the most famous monument in the French capital. Here are six ways to view the Eiffel Tower in comfort and style.  1. From a romantic restaurant  Les Ombres, located on the top floor of the Musée… Read more »

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#InternetFriends At Shackfuyu

A couple of weeks ago it was #InternetFriendsDay – ok yes, it’s a made up holiday but it is something that got me thinking about all the wonderful people who I’ve met via blogging, Twitter and Instagram. I’ve met so many fantastic friends who I now tweet, what’s app and actually meet up with IN REAL… Read more »

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Valentine’s Day at sketch Lecture Room & Library

Entering sketch in Mayfair you feel a little bit like Alice falling down the rabbit hole. Coming through the door you are immediately greeted with a feast for the eyes, a Wonderland of art work  and a rabbit’s warren of different rooms and unique places to explore. Even just in the entrance foyer there is… Read more »

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A Pre-Valentine’s Vietnamese Feast at House of Ho

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I’m a big fan of Valentine’s Day and all things heart-shaped, so with that special romantic day falling on a Sunday this year, Mr S and I decided to make a whole weekend of it. Kind of like my birthday – I love drawing out an occasion as long as possible, can we have a… Read more »

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10 Fabulous Facts about Champagne

‘I drink my champagne when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I’m not hungry and drink when I am, Otherwise I never touch it – unless I’m thirsty.’ – Lily Bollinger My trip to Champagne… Read more »

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A Trip to Champagne: Art and Creation with Perrier-Jouët

I’ve always thought the Perrier-Jouët champagne bottle has to be the prettiest one there is. The gorgeous design of anemones swirling over the bottle, fringed with gold is just so pretty, elegant and unique. It was famous Art Nouveau artist Emile Gallé that created the design in 1902, drawing inspiration from nature to adorn the… Read more »

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A Trip to Champagne: Celebrating with Mumm

In my mind the Champagne region in the Northeast of France is a magical place. I imagined champagne runs from the taps, diamonds sparkle in the sky in the place of stars and the streets are paved with gold. It was a place I’d always dreamed of visiting and an invitation on a press trip… Read more »

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A Lunch Date at The Ninth

After reading few reviews of The Ninth, the first solo project by Chef Jun Tanaka, I knew it would be a restaurant I would like and the perfect venue for lunch with Samanta Stewart, the blogger behind Food Expectations. I’d been reading Sam’s blog for a while and I already knew we’d have lots in common,… Read more »