My Sentimental Heart

Although I mentioned in my last post that one of my favourite things about immersing yourself in a big city is discovering some super special secret gems, it's sometimes just as much fun to become something of a tourist in your own city and explore those must-visit destinations which you'v…

There's no doubt that one of the best things about being within easy reach of any big city is the opportunity to explore lots of new things, whether they be undiscovered gems away from the tourist trail, unusual experiences or newly opened dining destinations. Although I've got some tried …

I don't know about you, but this topsy turvy weather has put me into something of a spectacular wardrobe pickle. One minute it's looking grey and gloomy (in fact, as I type this, it's pouring down with rain), and then the next the sun has reappeared and I find myself seriously regretti…

Sometimes, there's nothing better than wearing your heart on your sleeve- or indeed, your sweatshirt! Regular readers will know that I've got a keen eye for all sorts of slogan staples, and my wardrobe is punctuated by a fair proportion of basic pieces with a bit of a punch- including my mu…

Last week I was lucky enough to be invited to a very special preview of Cath Kidston's forthcoming AW15 pieces. Presented against the suitably seasonally themed backdrop of The Studio in Chiltern Street (complete with resident Father Christmas!), the collection encompassed a bounty of beautifu…

I don't know about you, but at around this time of the year I tend to find that my hair heads on rather unruly trajectory, and it tends to me more of a chore than usual to keep it under control. With the weather having been so changeable of late and with lots of humidity in the air, I've b…

Indulging in a spot of leisurely weekend brunch is undoubtedly a new favourite pursuit of mine, and a little while ago I caught up with Hannah and Lily over tea and a succession of perfectly presented plates at The Modern Pantry. Nestled away in the gorgeously picturesque (and blissfully quiet!) s…

Although the arrival of summer usually sees me delving headfirst into my wardrobe to pick out an array of pretty prints and bold block colours, sometimes it's nice to take a step back and mix things up a little bit. A few weeks or so ago, I posted about gravitating towards some monochrome esse…

A couple of weeks ago, I reached for my most comfortable pair of shoes and made my first trip The RHS Chelsea Flower Show. You might remember that last summer I went along to the Hampton Court show and was blown away by the array of plants on display, so exploring Chelsea was a really exciting pro…