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 »

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 »

9th July 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Restaurants Europe UK

Wining and Dining at The Goodwood Estate, West Sussex

The roar of the engine of a classic car as it whizzes past me on the race track, an excited crowd of people dressed in vintage clothing, drinking champagne and taking a ride in a helicopter. Those were just a few of the amazing experiences that I had last year at the Goodwood Revival, a… Read more »

27th June 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Europe UK

Rustic Luxury at The Pig in The New Forest

Sitting in the garden, drinking our coffees with the sun beaming on to our faces…we could almost be back in Italy. But we’re not…we’re in the New Forest for the weekend experiencing a perfect slice of British country life. And The Pig Hotel in Brockenhurst is the ideal way to do it… you’re sort of… Read more »

25th June 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel Restaurants UK

L’Azur at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane

A few weeks ago I took a flying visit to Nice for lunch, I felt the sun on my skin, drank champagne and ate delicious Mediterranean food, but it was over all too quickly… and in the evening I was back at Luton airport as if it was all a dream… Fortunately Four Seasons Hotel London… Read more »

14th May 2018 | Everyday Luxury Travel UK

The Classic Afternoon Tea at Corinthia Hotel London

Regular readers will know of my love for Corinthia Hotel London with my most recent trips being the Valentine’s Day preview and our family Christmas lunch. But there’s a few changes a foot at the modern Westminster gem including a brand new afternoon tea. Taking a table in the utterly elegant Crystal Moon Lounge I… Read more »