7th September 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Restaurants Europe UK General Luxury Travel Tips

The Top Twenty Instagram Hot Spots in London: A Luxury Guide

It would be no exaggeration to say that I’m addicted to Instagram and of course I’m not the only one! That being said I thought I’d share some of my favourite spots for Instagram photography in my home city of London. 1. Peggy Porschen A rare moment of quiet at London’s most popular bakery… @peggyporschenofficial… Read more »

6th September 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe UK

A Great British Bank Holiday Weekender on the Isle of Wight and three fantastic places to eat

An invitation to a friend’s birthday in the Isle of Wight had me nostalgic, I hadn’t been since I was 11 years old camping with my school and I was keen to revisit and see why our friends had chosen to buy a holiday home there. I had honestly thought it would be faff to… Read more »

31st August 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Top Tens Personal

Ten Things I’ve Learnt about Being a Travel Blogger

When I started my little space on the internet nearly five years ago, I never thought press trips and sponsored travel would be a possibility for me. For me blogging was a hobby and a way to document my own personal travels and places I’d visited in my home town of London. Fast forward to… Read more »

24th August 2018 | Luxury Travel UK

A Perfect Picnic at Coworth Park

After my wonderful bloggers reunion, it was only a few short days before I was back at one of my favourite English countryside hotels. Part of the illustrious Dorchester Collection, everything about Coworth Park is immaculate, from the perfectly pruned hedges to the stylish interiors and the flawless service. And that’s why I just can’t… Read more »

20th August 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Restaurants Europe UK

Tale as Old as Time: The Beauty and The Beast Afternoon Tea at Town House at The Kensington

Did you ever dream of being a Disney princess when you are younger (and if you didn’t who even are you?)…. Well I think the princess that I most related to was Belle (ok so I was lacking both in the Beauty and the Beast areas of Belle’s life but still)… I loved books and… Read more »

17th August 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe UK

A Beautiful Blogger Reunion at Coworth Park

Whenever fellow blogger, Polly is in town, there’s always a great excuse to get the whole blogging gang together for a knees up, great food and lots of fun. Regular readers will know that Polly lives in Qatar and we forged a strong friendship before we’d even met…that’s the beauty of social media. We’ve met… Read more »

15th August 2018 | Luxury Travel Restaurants UK

The Ultimate Tea Triangle Experience

There were many benefits to marrying Mr S, not least of all I got to upgrade my surname. I liked my maiden name, but there’s no doubt that I was excited to have a precious metal as my second name. So pleased in fact that I named my blog after my new name – thinking… Read more »

10th August 2018 | Everyday London Life Luxury Travel Restaurants UK

Top 5 Bars for Summer Drinks in London

Being mid-August I may have slightly missed the boat on this one. This post could be titled ‘nice bars I’ve been to recently’ but that wouldn’t be as good for SEO so here are my current favourites for summer drinks… 1. L’Azur at Four Seasons Hotel at Park Lane Fancy a taste of the South… Read more »

8th August 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Restaurants

23 of the World’s Best Restaurants with a View

For me there’s nothing quite like dining with a view to elevate the whole restaurant experience. The view give a sense of place and a context to the cuisine and some how makes the food taste even better!! Here are my top 23 restaurants with a view: 1. La Sponda at Le Sirenuse, Positano, Italy… Read more »

6th August 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Restaurants Europe UK

Playing Jane Austen Heroines and the Laurent-Perrier Pink T at Blenheim Palace

Growing up, Jane Austen was one of my favourite authors…romantic novels featuring fearless heroines meeting their perfect match often again the backdrop of the beautiful stately home. Of course, I often imagined myself at one of those stately homes, taking a turn about the lawn like Elizabeth Bennett or having a picnic like Emma Woodhouse… Read more »