Category: Locations
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Little Black Book: Workshop Brighton
I’ve walked (and jogged) past this store so many times, though until today I haven’t had the chance to stop in for a look. So glad I did. It’s like London’s Labour and Wait and Brighton’s Utility only even more minimal – think chicer all-white interpretations of the traditional indigo-edged pie dish, oversized beech chopping boards, natural linen aprons and rustic zinc plant pots. And…
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To new beginnings
This post happens to feature one of many firsts: the first of the year; the first published (or at least, written) from my phone; and the first created using wifi – and at that, intermittent wifi from the sandy shores of Palolem Beach, Goa. It’s my fifth night here and I could confidently say that…
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Road Trip: roaming round Scotland (then home)
scones at Inverary the village at night doin’ time ‘tat’ at Tarbert out fishin’ man carries wood growin’ green the Easter chick gets it… she wore flowers on her hand home is… full of crosses
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Road Trip: the story so far
Dad in the drivin’ seat uh-oh: accident in the middle of the night… mornin’! home for the next three days welcome to Lochgilphead favours speeches how you know you’re at a Scottish wedding: macaroni pie at 11pm
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What does it take to be the Brightest and Best?
Last July, I found myself sat in a dank, dark subterranean warehouse, with arches overhead, and the smell of damp filling my nostrils. What could simply have been the venue for a techno party, was in fact the place for theatre; the production of “AVE IT”, a “panoramic view of last orders in a sweaty,…
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For the love of coffee
It’s no secret that piping-hot, thick-as-tar coffee is the way to my heart (well, it sure isn’t now). So when important people in our lives do something so little, yet so thoughtful – like hunt down one of few remaining books for you – you can’t help but serve them another helping of affection. Now to…
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The makings of a wonderful Christmas…
a long run on a chilly winter’s day seeking out great coffee with the boy finding treasure at Snooper’s Paradise dressing up, heading out indulging in room service …and mum’s mince pies checking out the aquarium reacquainting oneself with old friends reading poetry in unexpected places watching London from above
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The Vintage Event at Balham Bowls Club
As the sun shines and Londoners put the riots to the back of their minds, today was a day of celebration for all – at least in Balham, where the Vintage Event came to town. The event is organised by a mother and daughter duo and plotted itself up in the most perfect of locations;…
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Memories from the past, inspiring hope & happiness in the present
With so much unrest in London and “criminality” unfortunately being the buzz word, I got to thinking that it was high time we were reminded about some of the incredible things we have on our doorsteps here in the capital. What better way to do exactly that, than share some of the pictures I’ve captured…
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What have you done lately?
Made pasta Shopped Taken the tube Watched a play
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The best of Balham
I first started compiling this list as a welcome to Balham for my friend Cat. As I was thinking about places to recommend to her, I realised just how good the area I live in is, that I probably eat too much, and that really, the secrets of this little southwest gem ought be shared…
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Drama in Dahab; playground for the weird and wonderful
If you happened to read my last post, you’ll know that I was taking a well earned break over New Year and spending time with camels, Pharaohs and fish in Egypt. The trip began in Cairo, where a friend and I spent two sleepless nights embracing the sounds of quadruple lane traffic honking their horns,…
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Seeking Shakespeare in the Cotswolds
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Downpours and inventions at Vintage Goodwood
On Friday afternoon, after a few back seat beers and cheesy poofs, we arrived at Vintage Goodwood just in time for the heavens to open, as if on command and right as we began to pitch our tents. Thankfully, the boys became men (momentarily at least) and allowed us ladies to saunter off in the…
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Introducing Terry Shakira…
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The Amnesia I Will Never Forget
Arriving home at 7am yesterday, it really felt like a week in Ibiza had just melted into one as it completely flew by. However, I’m delighted to say that not only was it the best holiday of my life, it was also throughly a thirtieth to remember thanks to one incredible night; Cocoon at Amnesia.…
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London grinds to a snowy halt
There’s seven inches of crisp, cold snow outside my bedroom window. So what does that mean? London grinds to a halt. Apparently, there are no buses, few tubes running and the majority of trains cancelled. But I wouldn’t know. Frankly, I’m still my pjs taking a couple of pictures of the beautiful, peaceful snow…
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The End…of London’s club scene?
Following the announcement The End is to close in January 2009; the ill fate of four more London clubs has been sealed. Supposedly some of the glitziest clubs of London (and regular hang outs to C-list celebrities), Café Royal, Paper, Dolce and Chinawhite now add to the list of clubs to close. In January this…
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