There’s more to buy than just bunting whilst we celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. I have taken a right royal digital walk around to find the most stylish memorabilia on offer. First ...
So Summer has arrived, time to get those feet out and what better shoe than a wedge, they obviously make you taller but they are easy to stop around in whilst looking effortlessly cool, just the thin...
Let’s make the most of this week, after all it may only be the only week of summer we will get and what better way to celebrate it than in a riot of colour. It’s time to don those coloure...
Silken Favours was set up by Vicky Murdoch, she designs exquisite whimsical silk cushions and scarves and is influenced by the natural world. You can find her work at www.silkenfavours.com and you ca...
After no rain for months, it’s now coming down in bucket loads. Tricky to be stylish when all your hair wants to do is migrate into a ball of fuzz, and if you are like me you’ll be still ...
With hard times upon us, there are still ways to update your look without spending a fortune. With more people getting manicures than ever before (an instant feel good hit in glum times), for me it&#...
With Spring well on it’s way – well in the South East at any rate. Apologies to the rest of Britain. It’s time to dry clean and put away your winter coats and give yourself a fresh ...
What could be better, art and a party and all for a great cause. The After Dark gallery is popping up in Brighton at The Loft on Ship Street for one night only on the 3rd of March, 7pm until 1am. You...
This post is about my new love – Pukka teas. I have been ill recently and a very kind friend gave me some as a gift to help me get better. The cleansing tea has a mix organic nettle, fennel &am...
This is a deep, warm flavoursome dish is delicious and is guaranteed to fill you with goodness and keep you going through the day. It’s simple to make and is a light dih – welcome after a...
So Christmas is over and the clothes are feeling a bit tighter and if your tummy feels a bit like the Pillsbury Doughman, just forget clothes and just wash away the January and post-Christmas blues w...
And who better to use to send biscuits at this festive time of year that the masters of biscuits themselves – The Biscuiteers. Why send flowers? Why stuff yourself with boring mince pies, these...
I wrote a post last week which I thoroughly recommended cooking food in advance that could be frozen and then over Christmas you can you in the fun and not be tied to the Christmas. I recommended Del...
I love anything whimsical and sparkly especially Marcus Lupfer’s jumpers which always bring a smile to my face. Yes they are expensive, but, yes they are just the best. Here are my pick of the ...
I cook all year round so why should I have to cook at Christmas? It just ends up being a huge cookathon, little bit stressful and you kind of miss out on the fun as you are tied to the cooker, the ho...
Hetty Haxworth trained at the Glasgow School of art. She has become well-known for her screen prints. Her work is inspired by the coastline, using the organic forms she finds on beaches. She has exhi...
I cam across this great site the other day that sells all thing porcelain. http://www.victoriahutchinsonc eramics.com, She is based in Eastbourne and uses organic forms found in nature as the basis fo...
On my quest to support small and to give people individual gifts this Christmas and to buy gifts that aren’t plastered all over the high street, I don’t think you’ll go far wrong t...
This is the time of year where retailers will make most of their money. In this climate I think we should support the independents, the small shops on and off-line as well as your local shops, for th...
It’s that time of year again, dark evenings and gloomy days. It’s time to add a warm glow into your home and what better way to do it than with candles. They can smell great, cosy up a ro...
I love this Jamie Oliver recipe, the original one uses lamb but as I don’t eat meat I have substituted that for mushrooms. If you take short cuts like using the squeezy tubes for the ginger, g...
I woke this morning to find it dark, misty and drizzly. It’s a day for curling up in a good jumper. I always find it hard to find good quality without the hefty price tag. Jigsaw always do grea...
As my obsession with animals continues I thought I’d share with you my finds on whimsical animal lighting. I am not suggesting to fill every nook and cranny with animals alive or otherwise but ...
I am a massive fan of vintage furniture, not the ‘I’ve painted some rubbish bit of furniture in Farrow and Ball and I am going to charge you a load of money for some tat’ but proper...
This week finds me slap bag central in the middle of Mumbai on one of my regular trips out here. I always find it the perfect opportunity to search out new boutiques both fashion and interiors as wel...
This recipe comes from my new favourite chef Yotam Ottolenghi. his use of spices and twists on the everyday make his dishes that little bit different to everyone elses. Here is a spookily good recipe...
As I posted animals in the kitchen last week, I thought I’d continue my theme of animals in the home and have sourced the best of animal ornaments and cushions. Jonathan Adler always creates a ...
Box Park is a new concept that makes use of urban space that has yet to be developed on, making cheap rent for brands – much needed in these times. It promises to be a new brand experience for ...
I love a bit of fizz but in these times it’s hard to justify. However if you do fancy cheering yourself up I can highly recommend supporting the British vineyards and Ridgeview. Ridgeview was f...
It was Autumn’s first frost when I woke this morning so the jumpers and the de-icer came out, and I thought to myself what better way to de-ice yourself than with a cheap hearty soup. I made th...
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