July 15

ESCAPE LONDON – Step back into Shakespeare’s history at the Mercure Hotel in Stratford Upon Avon

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Stratford Upon Avon is a picture perfect town which is rich in history and looks like is has hardly changed in years.  This quaint town is full of bars, shops and restaurants making it perfect to visit for a weekend and only a two-hour drive from London via pretty countryside fields. The Mercure Shakespeare Hotel […]

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July 14

BEAUTY – Enjoy a Royal bath with Ascot bath oils

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If you are like me you see a bath as a treat at the end of each day, some time to relax and ponder over the day or clear your mind for bed time.  Anything that can enhance this wonderful experience is welcome, like candles, bubble bath or luscious bath oils. When you add the […]

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July 12

HEALTHY EATING – The kitchen product that every household needs

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If you live in London in a flat then there is a high chance that you don’t have the biggest kitchen, leaving little space for kitchen gadgets.  That is where the Kenwood Veggie Express comes in, as this must have food processor takes up very little space and is a three in one as it […]

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July 06

LONDON EVENTS – A Walk Through Time – 150 years at Connaught Village

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The Church Commissioners celebrated 150 years owning the Hyde Park Estate, dating back to 1868. Connaught Village, the beautiful Georgian village celebrated the notable anniversary with a free community party, in the summer sunshine. The party atmosphere elevated in the air with music, ice cream and jelly. Keeping the energy high was the actors representing the eras and entertaining […]

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July 06

BEAUTY – Waxing Lyrical – Brazilian bikini wax for the summer

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There’s a lot to think about when preparing your bod for the beach in the summertime. Not only do we have to contend with swimwear choices, smoothing out unwanted body bumps and fake tan, but also our bikini line. Rather than faff about with thrice weekly shaves or smelly hair removal creams, which often burn […]

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July 04

BEAUTY – Travel essentials

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Green People Sun Starter Pack Green People have fantastic starter packs with smaller beauty essentials which are perfect to pop in your bag for a weekend trip or holiday. With the wonderful summer we are having we are huge fans of the Holiday Sun Starter Kit, as they are small enough to keep in your […]

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July 03

LONDON EATERIES – Mmm a Seafood Brunch

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Promising to be a seafood extravaganza, Oblix’s Executive Chef Marcus Eaves has sought to showcase the ultimate seafood feast for a 4 week period. A long table boasting a delectable display of the likes of porthilly oysters, lobster cocktail, marinated queen scallops, razor clams, dressed portland crab and more, will greet guests on arrival, alongside […]

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July 03

LONDON EVENTS – Game, set, watch – Landsec’s free outdoor Wimbledon screenings has made a comeback!

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Back by popular demand, Landsec’s Great British Summer series is serving up all of the action from Centre Court, with their free outdoor screenings of Wimbledon at One New Change, Cardinal Place and New Street Square. Promising to be bigger and better than ever before, this year’s Wimbledon screenings follows on from a weeklong of […]

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June 29

DRINK – Low sugar sparkling wine, yes please!

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The Uncommon are a brand new startup, currently launching exclusively with Selfridges (nationwide and online) with a UK-first, English wine in a can (RRP £5, 250ml), a lightly sparkling dry white (only 2g sugar per litre, a fraction of that of prosecco and Champagne), with notes of pear and elderflower. The wine is made from 100% Bacchus grapes, which are hand harvested from […]

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June 28

LONDON EATERIES – Wine, dine and sunshine

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Harvey Nichols launches its much loved Summer Dining menu, to help customers enjoy summertime to the fullest with a selection of sun-worthy dishes to choose from. The exclusive menu, which offers customers three perfect-for-summer courses and a refreshing welcome cocktail, is available in Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge for £24 and OXO Tower Brasserie for £34 from […]

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