going local: first sight of beach this spring
Oh the feeling of a beach – the sound of waves crashing, often chorus of seagulls on the background, wind, sun… And …
product love with wino2go
Funky or plain silly, I haven’t quite decided yet. Maybe not the most stylish look, but having little kids running around the …
national trust relaunches 50 things and we like it!
National Trust is relaunching today, May 2nd, their “50 Things to do Before you are 11 3/4 -booklet” for children. Our kids …
may day lunching
Happy May Day everyone! Traditionally in Northern Europe this is a huge party time, but I have sort of skipped it this …
paris+streets = art everywhere
Looking back a couple of weeks to my trip to Paris – oh there was so much to see and enjoy. Artists …
going local: visiting hidden old soar manor in sevenoaks
A road less travelled, aka the back road lead us to a little National Trust property called Old Soar Manor in Plaxtol, Kent …
curious friday – bars of gold
Today I feel rich – as I got my pockets full of…Trump gold – golden chocolate bars that is (courtesy of the …
going local: morning walk in knole park in sevenoaks
Some of us are lucky in terms of having a lovely estate to go to for walks almost in the back garden. …
dining table inspiration
Today I’ve been inspired by this beautiful over-sized oak dining table. The home in question belongs to Terence Conran, and a version …
historic alcalá de henares at night
Ever got late to your destination and thought you missed a day of sightseeing and exploring the city? Think again, as some …