Early September my sister and I took a short trip to The Cotswolds, she had come across this fantastic Airbnb online, that was just too good to pass up on. We found out later that Abbey House was changing ownership and we were one of the last few lucky people to stay there. We had…
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The Ivy Cheltenham
Am I about to tell you to go eat at yet another Ivy restaurant? YES, yes I am!! In September I went for a mini staycation in the Cotswolds and I knew we would be passing Cheltenham on the drive there, which is where this Ivy is located. So, I did what any sane person…
Noir
We dined at Noir for my sisters birthday recently and it was a pleasant experience so, I thought I’d share it. I want to start by saying that I don’t think the food reflects the high price point and although we enjoyed the dishes we weren’t blown away. The restaurant itself is located on a…
Daunt Bookstore
This is for all you book lovers! I came across this bookshop on Instagram a long time ago but didn’t get the chance to visit until recently and let me tell you it was everything I had expected and more. Daunt Books is a chain of bookshops in London, founded by James Daunt. It traditionally…
The Painted Hall
Hi everyone! It’s been a hot minute but I’m coming to you with another beautiful spot in London! The Painted Hall is located at The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich and is a must-see for art lovers! This is one of the most spectacular interiors in Europe where the ceiling and walls are decorated…
The Shack – Barton
This is gonna be a quick one to draw some attention to this little gem that was recommended by my sister’s friend. The Shack is a cute little restaurant located in Barton Bedford and is known for its burgers, wings, shakes and desserts. The place itself is really small but don’t let that put you…
Harry Potter & The Philosopher’s Stone – MinaLima Edition
Calling all Harry Potter fans! Whether you are one or know one this book is a necessity! My little sister gifted the book to me for my birthday recently and I was over the moon. When I heard that the graphics studio Mina Lima who worked on the movies had released a special edition of…
Blue Ginger
This is one of my go to places when I’m looking for good comfort Indo-Chinese food with a twist. The reviews for this place seem to be very mixed however every time I have dined there, the food, drink and service have been great. Recently I ate here twice in one week and both times…
The Ivy – Tower Bridge
Ok, so have I been to 2 other Ivy locations? yes. Do they serve essentially the same menu? yes. Did I love eating the same food at a different location? ABSOLUTELY YES! We decided to have a late lunch here the day after my birthday and I am so glad that we did. The view…
Buddha Bar
When I was deciding on where to go for my birthday dinner the first place that came to mind was Buddha Bar. I had been there 2 years ago with my family and it was an amazing experience so I wanted to go back and see if it was as good as I remembered. Well,…
Artisanal Waffles
This is more of an assembly than a recipe but it will be one of the prettiest things you serve at breakfast or brunch! My sister found a picture of them on Pinterest and decided it was a must for my birthday brunch. They were quite easy to put together so check out the details…
Birthday Brunch
As a surprise on my birthday my sisters set up a mini brunch buffet with all of my favourites and it turned out so cute! We spent the day grazing from it until our evening dinner reservations. Although my sisters set this up themselves I’d like to think I had some input as I have…
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