I’ve always had a bit of a thing for Persia having first become captivated by this part of the Middle East (now modern day Iran) when I was at school studying Ancient History for A-Level. At the time, I was … Continue reading
So in just over a week’s time I’m going to be back at work and so it’s time to get my arse into gear and get organised therefore, of course, the PERFECT excuse to buy a new diary. After some … Continue reading
If your wooden spoons are looking a little forlorn, this is an easy way to make them shiny and happy again. Plus they make really pretty presents or you could just customise them for your own kitchen. HOURS of fun… … Continue reading
I’m pretty excited about Christmas which is rather surprising given, like most people working in PR, I’ve been working on Christmas stories since about June – sending off mince pies to monthly magazines and talking turkey timings with our chefs. … Continue reading
So last night I experimented with rubber. Ok not that kind of rubber, this was the school eraser variety, which it turns out you can fashion into rather cool personalised stamps. Perfect for making your own cards, fabric printing, gifts … Continue reading
If, like me, you’ve never bought a piece of art in your life yet rather like the idea of one day owning something (whilst at the same time feeling daunted by the myriad of artists / galleries / dealers out … Continue reading
I jumped for joy when I first heard about Supper in a Pear Tree, I love drawing (but don’t get to do it enough) and I love eating (far too much) and this brilliant little pop up in Battersea … Continue reading
So Saturday was International Pillow Fight Day, it was also international Laura and James culture fix day beginning with a wander round the excellent Brains exhibition at The Wellcome Collection – an exploration into what humans have done over the … Continue reading
I am quite excited about this book. It’s the first English language exploration of one of the most avant-garde restaurants in the world, … Continue reading
I came across an incredible art form known as Fileteado Porteno in the Caminito in La Boca barrio of Buenos Aires during my honeymoon there. In the same way Tango serves to define the region musically, Fileteado brilliantly describes Buenos … Continue reading
