Having a baby during lockdown
Sharing my experience about having a baby during lockdown and how I found childbirth. Pregnancy and childbirth are two things that are shrouded in mystery.…
Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition at the V&A
Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum promised style in spades, along with the Parisian dresses which one could only…
Five reasons why Cornwall is the perfect staycation
Here are five reasons why Cornwall is the best place to go for a staycation in the UK and also an explanation as to why…
Self-isolation in London: Pregnancy in lockdown
Pregnancy in lockdown has proven to be a lonely and isolating experience. I talk about how it has been being pregnant in lockdown in London.…
Self-isolation in London: Week 5 & 6
Self-isolation in London can be trying, partly because there is a real lack of green space. I combined weeks 5 and 6 in this post,…
Self-isolation in London: Week 3 and 4
Pregnancy and being in self-isolation does not go hand in hand at all. I combined weeks 3 and 4 in this post, all about my…
Self-isolation in London : Week 2
Two weeks in self-isolation is starting to feel like a lifetime locked away. London is in lockdown and we are all in our homes slowly…
How to survive self-isolation
Self-isolation, quarantine, social distancing, whichever one you are doing, here are some tips on how to survive and find ways to stay calm. Who could…
Happy 1st of March
Start of March brings promise of a fresh new beginning and we need it this year. Bring on March 2020 and the hope for Spring!…
Virgin River book review
Virgin River is now a TV series on Netflix but I had to read the book first before I watched the show. Is the book…
Egerton House Hotel Vegetarian Afternoon Tea
The Egerton House Hotel in Knightsbridge offers a vegetarian afternoon tea, complete with a cosy tea room and personalised service. Afternoon teas are known for…
Chesterfield Mayfair Afternoon Tea at Christmas
Christmas afternoon teas are one of my favourite things to do and where better to do it at The Chesterfield Mayfair. Afternoon tea at the…
Ways to tackle Blue Monday
January is always the hardest month and Blue Monday has to be the worst. Here are just a few ways to tackle the dreaded day.…
Saying hello to 2020
I stopped making New Year’s resolutions a long time ago but read all about what my goals are going to be in 2020. Happy New…
Japan Diaries: teamLab Borderless Tokyo
My final day in Japan bought me back to Tokyo, where I visited digital art museum teamLab Borderless in Odaiba. We arrived back in Tokyo…
Japan Diaries: Osaka Castle and Dotobori
Day 13 in Japan took me to Osaka, visiting Osaka Castle, sleeping in a capsule hotel and having dinner on the Dotonburi Riverfront. We arrived…
Games Night In
With the nights getting colder and wetter, why not have a games night in with your loved ones. With winter nights getting colder, the temptation…
Japan Diaries: Hiroshima Peace Memorial
Day 12 in Japan found us in Hiroshima where I visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, the Museum and the Atomic Bomb Drone. We woke up…
Japan Diaries: Kinkaku-Ji temple, Kyoto
My final day in Japan consisted of a visit to the Kinkaku-Ji temple, the golden temple complete with a mirrored lake. We woke up to…
Japan Diaries: Kimonos, Imperial Palace Kyoto and the red gates
Kyoto is filled with culture and Japanese fashion. Day 10 saw me wearing kimonos on the Kyoto streets and visiting the Imperial Palace and the…
Theatre review: Come From Away
Come From Away is a Canadian musical in the theatre and is a hopeful much-needed boost to Londoners. Let’s face it, we haven’t had much…
Japan Diaries: Arashimaya, Monkey Park and Tenryu-Ji Temple
Day 9 in Kyoto, Japan, took me on a boat trip to Arashimaya, a visit to the monkey park and finished with the Tenryu-Ji temple.…
Japan Diaries: Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Geishas and Pontocho Alley
Day 8 in Japan saw me arriving in Kyoto, visiting the cherry blossom filled Kiyomizu-dera Temple, watching geishas perform and eating in Pontocho Alley. Day…
A guide to the Perfect Day in Greenwich
Greenwich is one of the best places to have a day out in London, visiting the naval college and having brunch. Greenwich in South East…
Japan Diaries: Hakone, Lake Ashi and Owakudani
Day 7 in Japan consisted of a trip to Hakone, a train ride into the mountains, sailing on a pirate ship on Lake Ashi and…
A Guide to the Perfect Day in London Bridge
London Bridge is the perfect area to have a day in London, with lots to see and do with cafes, restaurants, live entertainment and Tower…
Japan Diaries: Kamakura beach and the Great Buddha.
Day 6 in Japan took me to the coastal seaside town of Kamakura where I visited the beach and the Great Buddha. We left our…
Japan Diaries: Sumos, Samurais and Tokyo Skytree views
Day 5 in Japan was all about learning about Japan’s history at the Tokyo Museum, watching Sumos train and seeing city views from Tokyo Skytree.…
Japan Diaries: Tokyo Imperial Palace, Meiji Jung Shrine, Harajuku and …
Tokyo is one of the most eclectic cities I have ever visited and I wanted to see it all, from the traditional Tokyo Imperial Palace…
Mayfield Lavender Afternoon Tea
When Mayfield Lavender introduced afternoon tea into the experience, I had to go and try it and luckily, I was surprised for my birthday with…
Japan Diaries: Sushi making, Akihabara and Ueno Park
For the cherry blossom season, May is the best time of year to visit them and the best place to see sakura is Ueno Park…
Hyper Japan 2019
Hyper Japan showcases the very best of Japanese culture, fashion and food under one roof in London. Whether you are a fan of the anime…
Japan Diaries: Tsukiji Fish Market and Sensoji Temple
Japan was the dream trip for us, and I had to share our adventures with all of you. Day 2 in Tokyo involved visiting Tsukiji…
Japan diaries: Visiting DiverCity Tokyo Plaza
Japan was the dream trip for us, and I had to share our adventures with all of you. First stop was Tokyo, Japan. We landed…
Theo’s Simple Italian Afternoon Tea review
Theo’s Simple Italian have introduced their Summer Italian afternoon tea and I was kindly invited to try out this afternoon tea with a difference in…
Dior Backstage Makeup with IntheFrow
Dior hosted a beauty event launching their Dior Backstage makeup collection with IntheFrow aka Victoria McGrath at Selfridges. When I saw that IntheFrow aka Victoria…
Pat McGrath Labs at Selfridges, London
Pat McGrath Labs has finally come to Selfridges London with a flash and bling curated space in the store. Pat McGrath, Vogue’s beauty editor at…
Afternoon Tea at The Connaught review
Looking for a traditional afternoon tea in London, look no further than The Connaught in Mayfair which offers opulence and glamour in a beautiful setting.…
Witness for the Persecution theatre review
Witness for the Persecution brings you into the heart of a courtroom drama, keeping the audience at the edge of their seats as they get…
ASOS x BECCA Wellness Day
ASOS teamed up with BECCA for the makeup brand’s new Skin Love collection, with a wellness day at the Collective in Kensington, London. When I…
Aladdin theatre review
Aladdin is magic on stage at the Prince Edward Theatre in London, with a larger than life genie who steals the show with magic and…
Chelsea in Bloom 2019: Under the Sea
Chelsea in Bloom returned to London this year with a new theme, Under the Sea, with sea creatures of all kinds crafted out of beautiful…
Bluebird Chelsea Afternoon Tea with Crosstown Doughnuts review
This year, Bluebird Chelsea are collaborating with Crosstown Doughnuts in celebration of the Chelsea Flower Show. I went along to try out the tea and…
Dalloway Terrace dinner review
The Bloomsbury’s Dalloway Terrace has been transformed into a tropical jungle this Spring and I popped there for dinner to experience its magic and try…
Revlon ColorStay Makeup Foundation review
Revlon ColorStay Makeup for Combination/Oily skin promises to mattify the skin all day whilst being long lasting and full coverage. Did it live up to…
Covent Garden in Bloom 2019
Covent Garden in London is blooming lovely this time of year and I went along to see the Fleur De Villes and enjoy all the…
Brasserie of Light at Selfridges food review
Delicious desserts and a crystal Pegasus is what you find if you google Brasserie of Light at Selfridges, London. I went down to see if…
How to have a budget trip to Japan
Japan can be expensive as a holiday destination so here are five ways in which you can do the trip on a budget. 1. If…
Detective Pikachu pop up: First look at London’s first …
Detective Pikachu is due to release this weekend and I went along to London’s first Pokemon cafe to enjoy Pikachu themed hot drinks and get…
Visiting Cornwall in the Summer
Cornwall in the UK is the one of the best places to go to for a holiday in the UK. Check out my vlogs visiting…
W London Afternoon Tea review
W London has a unique afternoon tea inspired by an enchanted garden and sits in the heart of Leicester Square. I went to see if…
Mother’s Day with Moonpig
Moonpig invited me and my mum to spend a an early Mother’s Day with them and check out the fantastic range of Mother’s Day gifts…
Orchid Festival at Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens Orchid Festival is back with the most beautiful displays made out of various orchids in their Princess of Wales Conservatory. Spring has come…
Instagram worthy locations in London: Elizabeth Street
London has so many instagram worthy locations and one of my favourites is Elizabeth Street in Victoria. Check out why I love it so much.…
Winter Lights Festival in Canary Wharf
Winter Lights has a dedication to illumination and it returned to Canary Wharf with a bang this year. Winter always seems like a long haul…
Galentine’s Day ideas with your BFF
The day before Valentine’s Day is a day dedicated to your favourite girl pal and here are some ideas on how to spend Galentine’s Day.…
Valentine’s Day In Ideas
Valentine’s Day falls on a Thursday this week so here are some of ideas to have the perfect Valentine’s night in. Valentine’s Day has a…
A Duke in Need of a Wife review
A Duke in Need of a Wife by Annie Burrows is the perfect winter’s read, easy to read with characters which warm your heart with…
Five things I discovered doing Veganuary in January 2019
I did Veganuary this month and here are five things I found out about being vegan and how did I do. Why are you doing…
Kalifornia Kitchen review
Inside London’s most insta worthy vegan restaurant Kalifornia Kitchen based in Fitzrovia. During Veganuary, I became desperate for a dessert. Though vegan food was easy…
A Place For Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza review
A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza brings a whole new take on family drama following the lives of an Indian-American Muslim family and…
Five self-care tips for 2019
Self care is not an easy thing to practice but 2019, here are five ways simple ways to take care of you. I have to…
Snow Angel Cove by RaeAnne Thayne Review
Come home to Snow Angel Cove and enter a world where you want to get stuck in a snow drift with the whole of your…
2019 Book Goals
Becoming a book blogger and setting some book goals for 2019 One of my huge New Year’s Resolutions in 2019 to have some real book…
Going vegan for #Veganuary
Veganuary begins this month and I have decided that I will be taking it on. Veganuary starts this month and I have taken the huge…
Most popular blog posts of 2018
Here are some of my most popular blog posts of 2018, they even surprised me. You all seem to love afternoon teas and you are…
New Year’s Resolution 2019
Happy New Year! New Year’s resolutions for 2019 with a look back at the year and making plans for the next year. Happy 2019! It…
Whittards afternoon tea in London
Whittards afternoon tea in London with Prue Leith was a fantastic way to meet the Great British Bake Off icon, over hot tea and delicious…
Brigit’s Bakery Christmas Lights Afternoon Tea on a bus
Christmas in London is simply magical and what better way to bring the season in than with a Christmas Lights afternoon tea bus tour with…
Mary Poppins Returns at Harvey Nichols London
Mary Poppins is a classic and Harvey Nichols bought a bit of the Poppins magic to London with their cherry blossom bubble and interactive experience. …
Claridges Christmas Afternoon Tea in London
Claridges Christmas afternoon tea in London is simply magical and in five star luxury surroundings, it is the best hotel to visit in the festive…
The Landmark London Christmas Afternoon Tea
Christmas afternoon tea at the Landmark London is one of the best places to go for a festive treat this year. Christmas afternoon tea at…
The Body Shop Enchanted Forest
The Body Shop launched their Christmas collection in a new sensory experience, the Enchanted Forest inviting people to have a hands on experience with their…
Afternoon tea at Harvey Nichols with Feel Good Contacts
Afternoon tea at Harvey Nichols was one I always wanted to try and Feel Good Contacts kindly invited me to try it whilst talking all…
Lily Pebbles and Anna Newton Space NK meet up
Lily Pebbles and Anna Newton are two of my favourite bloggers and I jumped at the chance to meet them at Space NK and talk…
Urban Decay Naked Cherry palette review
Urban Decay Naked Cherry palette is a mix of pinks and reds, bringing the heat back to eyeshadows and Autumn. When Urban Decay announced that…
lookfantastic x CLINIQUE limited edition beauty box
Lookfantastic x Clinique is a limited edition beauty box that brings together skincare and makeup products at a bargain price of £35. Clinique is one…
Fait Maison in Kensington Review
Fait Maison is the new instagram cafe in London with delicious cakes and luxurious hot chocolates. Instagram worthy cafes are springing up all over London,…
Future of Beauty with GLAMOUR
The Future of Beauty panel discussed what the beauty world will look like in the next ten years with some of the beauty world’s stars. …
Jo Malone Honeysuckle and Davana fragrance
Jo Malone introduced their Honeysuckle and Davana range accompanied by inspired cocktails at Balthazar London. Jo Malone is one of my favourite luxury fragrance brands,…
On Trend with Westfield and Hearst
Westfield and Hearst bought fashion to the masses with exclusive runaway shows and on the spot beauty treatments. For a second year, Westfield collaborated with…
Fleurs de Villes in Covent Garden
Fleurs de Villes have come to Covent Garden as part of the Frieze, blending luxury floral couture and stunning flowers. Fleurs de Villes is a…
Molton Brown Covent Garden
Molton Brown, the coveted brand of hoteliers, is having a relaunch with some interesting new scents and combinations. Molton Brown is having a resurgence. They…
Nars Climax Mascara Review
The Nars Climax mascara goes head to head with Two Faced’s Better than Sex mascara, so does it live up to the hype? Nars is…
Covent Garden Beautython
Covent Garden has become the beauty capital of London and in September, they held a Beautython with beauty events happening all over the area. Covent…
Bollywood Festival London by Bombay Funkadelic
When a Bollywood Festival comes to London, I had to go and visit and see what all the fuss was about at Pitch Stratford. Bollywood…