On a recent trip to Valencia, I started wearing my kaftans differently. I was getting really fed up of all my pretty kaftans being reserved just for the beach and wanted to be able to wear them during the day.It’s nothing scientific but I just took a belt from another outfit and tied it around the waist making the kaftan more dress-like. Paired with summer sandals or slippers and a bag I
Last week I was sent a pack of cards called Mindful Monsters. I don’t usually talk about products but these interested me because they are all about helping our children to be mindful – to build resilience and kindness through being thoughtful. Practicing Mindful Monsters Every parent will agree that life gets so busy and whilst we might try and take time out ourselves to do some yoga or meditation, how
The lack of beach doesn’t stop us Londoners from donning our cossies. When it gets warm in the summer (it does eventually) we head to our local Lido for some good old fashioned outdoor swimming. Brockwell Lido is the nearest to us and is a grade II listed building – I personally love its 1930s fairly bland architecture and thought it would make a great backdrop to some of our bright retro
If you are planning a trip to London with the family but have no idea where to start with accommodation…then read on. Last week I got to have a little peek inside Europa House – a collection of one, two and three bedroom luxury apartments in the pretty canal area of Little Venice. The location is ten minutes from Paddington Station and walking distance to various undergrounds all just a few
As you know I am a big fan of high street and designer brands but what I really love is finding small unique labels that not many people know about. Most of my finds come as a result of me trawling through Instagram or the Internet or if I’m lucky through someone recommending something to me. It all takes a lot of time and whilst I enjoy the thrill of
