Megeve in the Snow
Visiting Megeve in the Snow A Beautiful French Village – Sun and snow are just a fantastic combination on a …
Time Off
In the words of that TV classic ‘Why Don’t You….. just switch off the television set and go out and do something less boring instead?’ Tempting as it may be to sit on the sofa and watch a box set of “Breaking Bad”, how cool would it be to actually make something or go and experience something amazing. This is where I try stuff for you and let you know if it’s worth a go. It could be anything from visiting a local historical site to shark diving (although there’s not much call for that around Buckinghamshire sadly).
Afternoon Tea at The Aqua Shard
Afternoon Tea at the Aqua Shard With Mary Poppins Afternoon tea is really ‘the’ thing to do at the moment, …
Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort
Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort Thailand’s Hidden Gem If you want a holiday where you can totally recharge your …
Christmas Centrepiece
Christmas Centrepiece – Learn Something New Classes at Preston Bissett Nursery Ive found a real little gem of a place …
Waddesdon Christmas Fair
Waddesdon Christmas Fair – It’s Magical This week I managed to get the Grinch to accompany me to Waddesdon Manor …
Treasure Hunts
Treasure Hunts – A Fun Day Out If you’re looking for something really great to do, treasure hunts literally tick all …
Visit Warwick Castle
Why You Should Visit Warwick Castle Warwick Castle is a place that I’ve wanted to visit for the longest …
Kew Gardens
My first piece of advice about visiting Kew Gardens is DO NOT GO INTO THE PALM HOUSE FIRST, especially if …
Learning Makeup Skills
Anyone who knows me will be aware that I just don’t do makeup. In the 80’s it was blue eyeliner …
How to Win at Ascot
If you’ve never been to Ascot before, here’s a short guide to help you come out on top: 1. It’s …
An Evening With
Ive been on the mailing list for The Chorleywood Bookshop for ages, but this is the first time I got …
The Vintage Cinema Does The Matrix
The whole concept of ‘pop-up’ is just great. Pop-up shops, pop-up dining, and now pop-up cinema! This weekend we went …
Hanami Picnics – Celebrating Cherry Blossom
Hanami is a long-standing Japanese tradition of welcoming spring, which is something that we could all do with in England …
10 Top Tips for Dubai
Before I went to Dubai I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I’d heard that you could be arrested for …
48 Hours in Dubai
If you have 48 hours in Dubai, don’t waste it with sleeping. Here are 5 amazing things you really should …
The Lake District – These Boots Were Made for Walking
I had followed all the advice on line about hiking around the Lake District. I made a special trip to …
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Secret Cinema – 28 Days Later
You know when you’re watching a horror film and the main characters are suddenly plunged into darkness in a deserted …
Hyde End Craft Fair
Inspiration ɪnspɪˈreɪʃ(ə)n/ One of the most fabulous things is to be inspired by something. Art that has been painstakingly …