Posts in the London Life category

| Everyday Pregnancy Motherhood

Noah’s Birth Story: A C-Section at the Lindo Wing Take 2

Trigger warning mentions birth, c-sections and NICU As soon as I found out I was pregnant I knew I would have a c-section again. My birth with Oscar had been very calm and non-traumatic and I wanted a repeat of the positive experience that I’d had with him. So much has been talked about in… Read more »

| Everyday Motherhood

The Third Trimester Weeks 28 – 37 and what I packed in my hospital bag

I’ve finally sat down to write this post and Baby Brother (as we affectionately call him!) is now nearly three months old. I don’t think he even officially had a name yet when I wrote my last update. But the newest member of the Silver family has been registered as Noah Ethan, and he now… Read more »

| Everyday London Life Events

My Baby Shower Take 2!

I know not everyone chooses to have a baby shower, especially if it’s baby number 2! But once you get to my age (pretty old lol!) and there are less opportunities to see the friends who have moved away and you see less frequently. This is my main reason for having a baby shower.., a… Read more »

| Everyday Motherhood

The Next Great Adventure – Baby No.2: The First Trimester

I’m super excited to be embarking on this second great adventure and bringing a sibling for Oscar into the world! When I was pregnant with Oscar I absolutely loved writing my trimester diaries especially as it gives me something to look back on years later and relieve the good (and not so good) memories of… Read more »

| Everyday London Life Interiors

6 Positive Life Changes for A Better Night’s Sleep

This post is in conjunction with TEMPUR® but all thoughts are my own. Life in lockdown had significant knock on effects. For many of us there was a huge desire to change things up whether that be learning a language, writing a book, getting fit or alternatively developing a new mind set or positive mental… Read more »

| Everyday London Life

The Best Private Members Clubs for Families in London – Purple Dragon and Cloud Twelve Comparison

London has many exclusive private members clubs … Annabel’s, Soho House, Home House, The Arts Club… but did you know that your child can join their own super exclusive private members club? A relatively new phenomenon these multi-functional spaces are popping up around London and they are absolutely priceless for both child and parent alike…. Read more »

| Everyday Interiors

14 Reasons to Work With an Interior Designer on Your Home Renovation

It’s been a while since I wrote a post on interior design, it’s something I’m looking to include more on my blog as with our current reno, it’s become a major passion of mine. Travel has become rarer for me since the having a toddler and living through a pandemic so I’ll be including a… Read more »

| London Life

Five Places to Instagram in London for Christmas 2021

I’ve been feeling a little demotivated to write this blog, so there’s nothing quite like picking up a camera and going on a walk around London to get some inspiration – especially at Christmas. Annabel’s  Annabel’s private members club is famous for having the very best seasonal decorations and Christmas 2021 is no exception. This… Read more »

| Everyday London Life Luxury Travel UK Tours

A Whistle-Stop Tour of London with Original Travel

This post is sponsored by Original Travel One of the most exciting perks of being a travel blogger was going on press trips… I loved the sheer anticipation of going on such trips – meeting new people, discovering news places and being able to see behind the scenes. Even turning up to the airport was… Read more »

| Everyday Motherhood

Oscar’s 2nd Birthday

Last year birthday parties were a no go… but we still had the best time enjoying a small party in Oscar’s grandparent’s garden with just close family. This year I was determined to have a party for him and booked one on the day of his actual birthday – 18th July. It was no surprise… Read more »