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Pinterest launches in the UK

Pic from www.beeinourbonnet.com Ever since I was small, I have loved looking at other people's photographs and pictures. Pouring over old dusty photo albums, or gazing for hours at the photos on my...

Jun 9, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Monsoon's 40th Anniversary - pop up stall on Portobello

Examples of wood blocks used for fabric printing across many Monsoon garments Did you know that Monsoon, (yes, THE Monsoon) began as a stall on Portobello Road 40 years ago in the 1970's? Did you?...

May 27, 2013 Like

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Royal Apothic arrives at Anthropologie

Antiquarius Petals - Royal Apothic for Anthropogie When I received Anthropolgie's invitation to the opening of a special apothecary shop in their King's Road branch, I did a little dance. Not just...

May 21, 2013 Like

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The Gallivant Hotel, Camber Sands

Last week, my cousin Susannah and I jumped in her car and zoomed out of London, hit the open road and headed for the glorious Camber Sands. When I say 'zoomed' I mean 'plodded through London...

May 19, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Etsy Crush: Hello Kitty

I'm not usually one for a four-pack, but these kitty pal pin packs had me at meow. These four kitties all come together on a chocolate coloured floral card with each one sporting a different colour...

May 15, 2013 Like

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Breakfast at The Botanist

I'm a bit of a brekky fan, so when I was invited to try the new breakfast menu at The Botanist on Sloane Square, I jumped at the chance. And so did Red - my loyal breakfast buddy. The Botanist is a...

May 9, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Etsy Crush: Vintage Camper Birdhouses

Birdies can pretty much take care of themselves - they travel back and forth across countries with enviable ease and manage to make their way in the world without iPhones, laptops, or coffee. But...

May 8, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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Poppy Goes Gatsby

Last Thursday night, Poppy (me) and Mimbles (Poppy's friend) donned their finest (Primark) pearls and charlestoned their way into the roaring 20's at The Montagu restaurant at the Hyatt Regency...

May 6, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Making the cut

Pic via Andrea Sinclair I bought tulips on Monday. Gorgeous pink tulips from Portobello market. I brought them home and did what I always do - snipped an inch off the bottom, pulled off some of the...

May 2, 2013 Like

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Book Club: 'Heartburn' by Nora Ephron

Join Poppy's Book Club May's book is Heartburn, by Nora Ephron I absolutely love a good book. I love the world I land in and disappear in. I love how time vanishes in a puff of smoke and missing my...

May 1, 2013 Like

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Socially challenged (and win a social media course!)

Facebook Toast - matome.naver.jp Pinterest, StumbleUpon, HootSuite, YouTube, Instagram, Linked In (BREATHE) Bebo, Blogger, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter, Tumbler.. Is this the kind of language you hear...

Apr 30, 2013 Like

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Hello Sunshine

Soda Fountain Dress in ginger - www.ModCloth.com I love shirt dresses. They look effortless, understated, very feminine and they have sleeves. I'm a fan of sleeves. I don't mind how little the...

Apr 29, 2013 Like

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Salad in a jar for a busy girl lunch

Salad in a jar for a busy girl lunch Since mornings can be pretty hectic, making my lunch the day before really does make a difference and is great for time saving. I love this very simple and...

Apr 24, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Fine and Scandi (with a gorgeous giveaway)

Welcome to Northlight, who have made it their mission to bring the very best of Scandinavian living to our shores so we can all drink tea out of cups like the one below, carry beautiful bags like...

Apr 23, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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7 Minutes Molten Fudge Chocolate Cake

7 Minutes Molten Fudge Chocolate Cake This recipe just made me swoon. It's by Ana Fernandez, who lives in Venezuela and boy is she one clever dolly. This is a also vegan recipe, (check your...

Apr 22, 2013 Like 5 people like this

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Guest Post: Plum, Raspberry & Blackberry Bakewell Slices

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Apr 19, 2013 Like

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Guest post: Chocolate Chunk Sour Cream Scones

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Apr 19, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Avo and eggs breakfast pizza

I would like to crown this brekky King of Brekkys. I can't get enough of avocado at the moment, (I think I'm averaging at around 4 a week. Oops) and this is a really easy way to combine it with my...

Apr 19, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Recipe: Mimbles' Fig and Apple Compote

Last Sunday I went round to see Mimbles for breakfast. She is quite nifty in the kitchen is Mimbles. She sort of puts things together in pots and pans that would usually terrify me but they always...

Apr 19, 2013 Like

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Retail Therapy: Monsoon

Did you see the sun on Sunday? Did you? Did you? I did and I decided that here at last was Spring so hip hip hurruh and put those Uggs AWAY. Bam! Off I went to celebrate on Westbourne Grove, with a...

Apr 16, 2013 Like

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Stain Reaction

Photo courtesy of Surrender Dorothy I managed to spill coffee on myself couple of days ago. Not just a weeny bit, but one of those enormous splashy spillages that made me wonder if I'll ever not...

Apr 12, 2013 Like

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Read it: I Never Knew That About London

I often wander around London, wondering what the significance of the street names, monuments, buildings and parks are. There are so many nooks and crannies and never-ending numbers of amazing...

Apr 9, 2013 Like

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Poppy's Brekky: Lizi's Granola (and giveaway!)

I'm a bit of a fan of breakfast, so when Lizi's sent me some of their Treacle and Pecan Granola to sample I was rather pleased. I should probably mention here that as you know, people send me...

Apr 9, 2013 Like

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Brown Sugar Shortbread Baking Kit

Now THAT is what I like to see landing on my doormat. A pretty blue tin filled with yummies which I can just throw together in a bowl and make me some shortbread. Yee ha. This baking kit is the...

Apr 6, 2013 Like

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Hide and Seek (Why I'm camera shy)

A part of why I love living in London so much is that feeling of anonymity you can get in your own home town. I of course have my friends and family who can spot me a mile off, (usually staring...

Apr 5, 2013 Like

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The Churchill Bar and Terrace

Late last year, The Churchill Bar and Terrace at Hyatt Regency London opened its newly glamorous doors to welcome us in once more.. and so off I toddled to experience it for myself. Sir Winston...

Apr 5, 2013 Like

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Wishful thinking for Spring

Spring! It's coming.. despite what the weather may be thinking and I cannot wait. Over here in NZ it's coming to the end of Summer and Autumn is peeking round the corner, so to know that I am...

Mar 26, 2013 Like

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Guest Post: Cherry Jam Muffins

I'm very excited to be sharing with you my very first guest post on my blog. Kaboom. Today's recipe is brought to you by the ever so talented Sophie Hunter, creator and author of The Cake Hunter -...

Mar 8, 2013 Like

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Pretty up: Poppy gets primped at 10500

I wasn't born with the beauty and maintenance gene that most girls are born with. That gene which pings every six weeks instinctively so you know to get a haircut.. or pings to remind you to shave...

Mar 6, 2013 Like

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Poppy Loves

Pinterest launches in the UK

Monsoon's 40th Anniversary - pop up stall on Portobello

Royal Apothic arrives at Anthropologie

The Gallivant Hotel, Camber Sands

Etsy Crush: Hello Kitty

Breakfast at The Botanist

Etsy Crush: Vintage Camper Birdhouses

Poppy Goes Gatsby

Making the cut

Book Club: 'Heartburn' by Nora Ephron

Socially challenged (and win a social media course!)

Hello Sunshine

Salad in a jar for a busy girl lunch

Fine and Scandi (with a gorgeous giveaway)

7 Minutes Molten Fudge Chocolate Cake

Guest Post: Plum, Raspberry & Blackberry Bakewell Slices

Guest post: Chocolate Chunk Sour Cream Scones

Avo and eggs breakfast pizza

Recipe: Mimbles' Fig and Apple Compote

Retail Therapy: Monsoon

Stain Reaction

Read it: I Never Knew That About London

Poppy's Brekky: Lizi's Granola (and giveaway!)

Brown Sugar Shortbread Baking Kit

Hide and Seek (Why I'm camera shy)

The Churchill Bar and Terrace

Wishful thinking for Spring

Guest Post: Cherry Jam Muffins

Pretty up: Poppy gets primped at 10500

Pretty up: OPI's Mermaid Tears

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