I’ve spent a lot of time exploring why people come and go from our lives. You know that old saying, “they’re either a lesson or blessing?” I believe that’s true, but it’s much more nuanced than that. It can take a decade before you actually figure out which category they fall into, if you do at all. In the meantime,…

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For this trip home to see my family, a portion of my suitcase was reserved specially to bring a bit of England with me. Seasalt Cornwall {Paid Collaboration} sent over a selection from their latest summer collection and it could only be worn for the first time in one place… on the beach! The fabrics were ideal for temperatures that…

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I’m back in London for good, on the hunt for a new place to live and, as per usual, I’m putting the horse before the cart and chasing the finer touches for my new flat! Because really you need a pizza cutter and a doormat before you need things like a couch and a bed right? I seem to work…

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I stepped out into the first tunnel, where the air was misty with moisture. The heavy glass door to the steam room had just been closed and there was a mist so dense you could feel it like a cloak on your shoulders as you meandered past. Candles flickered all around us as my hands grazed the exposed brick walls…

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Allow me to paint a picture of the perfect ‘friend date’ in London. It involves champagne, a park, big warm parkas and PIE! But, this isn’t just any pie. I was inclined to say it’s the pie my grandmothers in America used to make, as it’s American style pie, but I can guarantee you my grandmothers never made anything this…

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People always talk about the eternal hunt for the perfect pair of blue jeans. The struggle there is quite real. But, I’m gonna throw a spanner here and say that there is one fashion item that is equally as tough to find, when it comes to hunting down your perfect match. I’m speaking of the perfect white t-shirt. And yes,…

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The Winter Cabins at The Berkeley in London quickly became the place to dine over the holiday period. So much so that over the break for Christmas it was nearly impossible to get a table. Might have something to do with the way in which these lovely cabins in the heart of Knightsbridge made us all feel as if we…

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Right then, London ladies, I’m spotlighting a brand that certainly isn’t new to the London scene and, in fact, isn’t new to being mentioned here. It’s a beauty brand that I’ve been frequenting since moving back to London in October and I thought it was officially time I sat down and explained why. This is FaceGym. It’s a skincare brand…

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My first trip back into Notting Hill, after the Great British lockdown of 2020, I cried tears of joy and relief as I stepped back onto Portobello Road. Moving out to the country, I hadn’t properly calculated just how much I would miss West London and I still had no idea when we would be coming back for good. Anyway,…

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I get asked a lot about the things I miss most when I’m outside the UK and I find myself giving the same answer a lot these days. Apart from my friends, the culture, the amazing opportunities and all that jazz… there is one thing I miss massively that’s 100% naughty, self indulgent, and also mildly ridiculous. But hey, I…

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