12th January 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe UK

Post-Christmas in the Cotswolds at Calcot Manor

The best thing about blogging is that you meet people on line and soon these virtual strangers become close friends who you communicate with at least once a day through the medium of What’s App. Which is why when Polly asked us to come up to the Cotswolds for lunch on the 2nd of January… Read more »

19th December 2017 | Everyday UK

A Weekend in Bristol and A Stay at The Bristol Harbour Hotel

After we first met six years ago, Theresa became my partner in crime. Two friends bonded by a simple pleasures in life; food and fun! A fellow November baby Theresa and I don’t get to celebrate together every year as she lives a two hour train journey away in Bristol. But this year it was… Read more »

11th December 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel UK Events

The Veuve Clicquot Winter Terrace at The St Pancras Renaissance Hotel

Underneath the neo-Gothic arches of the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel by St Pancras Station, lies a magical winter garden…. Fitted out in the brand’s distinctive yellow tones, is the Veuve Clicquot Winter Terrace.` Framed by two glittering Christmas trees… And with a 50’s style retro Airstream serving as a bar. You certainly won’t go cold with heaters… Read more »

10th December 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe UK

A Festive Night at The Dorchester and Christmas Wreathing-Making

Three and half years ago I headed to The Dorchester a single girl, the next day I left the luxury London hotel a married woman. The Dorchester will always be my favourite hotel for that very reason – it’s where I got ready for my big day, where we had our wedding reception and where… Read more »

5th December 2017 | Luxury Travel Restaurants Europe UK

The Bright Young Things Afternoon Tea at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square

Back in the 1920’s in the midst of post-war euphoria a sub culture emerged. The Bright Young Things, a nickname for the bohemian aristocrats and socialites of the day, who threw wild parties and went on incredible treasure hunts through London. They started the modern day cult of celebrity and included artists and writers such… Read more »

30th November 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe UK

Shop Small in Victoria

Sponsored post in association with American Express® Victoria has been my home in London since I left university and I don’t need to tell regular readers how much I love living here. Through the years I’ve been witness to so many changes in the local area which has led to so much more choice for… Read more »

20th November 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe UK Top Tens

Top Ten Things to Do at Soho Farmhouse

Though I’ve lived in London for nearly half my life, I’m a country girl at heart! Bought up in a tiny village in Buckinghamshire where the local post office and the corner shop were the most exciting things we had nearby. I think that’s why returning to the British countryside always feels like going home…… Read more »

13th October 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe UK General Travel in Luxury

Driving A Rolls-Royce Wraith to Soho Farmhouse

I don’t think that there is any brand that is as synonymous with luxury as Rolls-Royce. The cars are the epitome of elegance, style and quality – a best of British brand that has been manufacturing cars for over a century. We were fortunate enough to be loaned the Rolls-Royce Wraith to take on a… Read more »

25th September 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel Spa UK

Dreaming of The Palm Beaches at Four Seasons Ten Trinity

As the days get shorter, the weather gets cold and winter coats are unpacked, I’m sure all my fellow UK residents are dreaming of sunnier climes and warmer weather. The Palm Beaches in Florida is an area renowned for its beautiful spas, health and wellness so the gorgeous spa to Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten… Read more »

21st September 2017 | Everyday Luxury Travel UK

Total Relaxation at Whatley Manor in Wiltshire

I do love a great British staycation and Whatley Manor in Wiltshire had long been on my list of places to visit but I’d never quite made it there. When the opportunity arose it was the perfect chance to meet Theresa half way for a girls night away, taking me about two hours door to… Read more »