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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&…

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 is now a TV series on Netflix but I had to read the book first before I watched the show. Is the book&…

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&…

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&…

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.&…

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&…

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&…

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…

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&…

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…

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&…

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…

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 …

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.…

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…

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&…

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…

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&…

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…

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.&…

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&…

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&…

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 showcases the very best of Japanese culture, fashion and food under one roof in London. Whether you are a fan of the anime&…

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 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 have introduced their Summer Italian afternoon tea and I was kindly invited to try out this afternoon tea with a difference …

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 has finally come to Selfridges London with a flash and bling curated space in the store. Pat McGrath, Vogue’s beauty editor …

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 brings you into the heart of a courtroom drama, keeping the audience at the edge of their seats as they get&…

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 …

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 returned to London this year with a new theme, Under the Sea, with sea creatures of all kinds crafted out of beautiful&…

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&…

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 …

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 …

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&…

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&…

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 is due to release this weekend and I went along to London’s first Pokemon cafe to enjoy Pikachu themed hot drinks and …

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 has a unique afternoon tea inspired by an enchanted garden and sits in the heart of Leicester Square. I went to see if&…

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 …

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&…

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 has a dedication to illumination and it returned to Canary Wharf with a bang this year. Winter always seems like a long haul&…

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’…

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 …

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 …

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&…

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 …

A Place for Us brings a whole new take on family drama following the lives of an Indian-American Muslim family and its complexities. When I&…

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…

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&…

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…

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&…

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…

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 with Prue Leith was a fantastic way to meet the Great British Bake Off icon, over hot tea and delicious&…

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 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 is simply magical and in five star luxury surroundings, it is the best hotel to visit in the festive&…

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 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 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 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 is a mix of pinks and reds, bringing the heat back to eyeshadows and Autumn.  When Urban Decay announced that&…

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 is the new instagram cafe in London with delicious cakes and luxurious hot chocolates.  Instagram worthy cafes are springing up all over London,&…

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 …

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,&…

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 have come to Covent Garden as part of the Frieze, blending luxury floral couture and stunning flowers.  Fleurs de Villes is a&…

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&…

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 …

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&…

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&…