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Sticky Cinnamon Maple Buns
We’re having an unusually cold and rainy Spring here in London. Normally we would be taking day trips to gardens or the seaside, or going on walks around the city. But instead, we’re hunkering down inside, and looking for ways to make home feel cozy. In my opinion nothing beats the smell of cinnamon lingering […]
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A London Christmas Walk: Mayfair
If I’m looking to get into a jolly Christmas mood, I know I will always be able to rely on Mayfair to bring a bit of magic. I can’t think of a more beautiful place at Christmas than this elegant neighborhood of London. Home to some of the most luxurious hotels, shops, and restaurants, you […]
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The 2020 Shop Small Gift Guide
You may notice there is a pink thing running through my gift guide (no surprises there!), but this guide is all about small shops, sometimes run by one person. I’m so excited to introduce you to a few brands that I’ve discovered, and I hope you can find a thing or two for someone you […]
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Moving house in a pandemic, part 1
I never thought I would be worried about getting sick from moving boxes, yet here I find myself. I sit in my London flat, surrounded by boxes yet to be filled with all the things we’ve acquired in 7 years of living in London, and wondering to myself, Should I wipe every box with our […]
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London life: My top 5 casual summer shoes
One of the questions I’m often asked is what shoes should I pack for a London trip. And for good reason. You’ll do a ton of walking around this lovely city and you need something that keeps you looking cute and comfortable. Also, the weather. British summers are known to be unpredictable. Just today, I […]
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A weekend break in: Rye, England
You may have heard of Rye, England. If you haven’t, chances are you’ve seen the instafamous sloped cobblestone street, home to the Mermaid Inn. Only 70 minutes from London by train, we decided this storybook medieval village was the perfect weekend break and set off to explore. Setting off from St Pancras station, we watched […]
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Expat Files: Deciding to stay in London
I’ve been wanting to write this one for so long. We are in our seventh year of London life – I actually can’t believe it, we never thought we’d be here longer than two years, yet here we are. I wrote our story of how we came to England, and how it all worked with […]
London is Pink
Travel, culture, lifestyle through a colourful lens
London is Pink 