this is one of my all time fave spots in the capital!
you can't beat whiling away a few sun soaked hours barefoot on the grass, gazing out across the London skyline
Thursday, 28 July 2011
Friday, 22 July 2011
Friday, 15 July 2011
PIZZA EAST PORTOBELLO
Following hot on the heels of Pizza East Shoreditch, the new restaurant is spread over two floors of a restored Georgian pub at the Ladbroke Grove end of Portobello Road.
Operating as a restaurant, takeaway and deli there is also a terrace and a bar.
Ciabatta style pizzas are the speciality (I went for the salami which was delish!) however you can also choose meat and fish dishes slow roasted in the wood ovens and breakfast is served daily.
The interior is a mix of eclectic vintage and antique cafe furniture and original features (look up and check out the beautiful aged ceiling tiles)
Friday, 8 July 2011
FASHION LOVERS LIBRARY
DID YOU KNOW? . . . Conde Naste has its own 'super newsagent' Conde Naste World Wide News - which sells more than 120 versions of its magazines including Vogue, GQ,Vanity Fair and Glamour from 25 different countries around the world as well as magazine apps on Ipad stations.
American Vogue, sure, Italian Vogue, no problem, French Vogue, of course, this really is a one stop fashion followers shop!
The shop can be found on the ground floor of Vogue Headquarters, Vogue House at 20 St George Street, Hanover Square W1 (0207 4992 798)
Friday, 1 July 2011
PUTNEY PIES
Putney Pies is a cosy one stop comfort food shop in SW15
serving yummy pies and classic old fashioned puds.
Great food and homely surroundings!
Sunday, 26 June 2011
a perfect end to the weekend
Catching the last of the afternoon rays with a nice chilled glass of rose and a copy of The Sunday Times STYLE at our local The Albany
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Scentsational Royal Apothic
Once upon a time. . .
a discovery was made, tucked high upon a shelf in a forgotten Notting Hill antique store a dusty old book was found.
This hidden treasure turned out to be an apothecary manual from the eighteenth century containing many formulas which had been created for European monarchs.
The discovery was made by the perfect person, Sean OMara who, as fate would have it, was himself from the beauty industry, previously having worked for Procter and Gamble, Estee Lauder and Murad.
Royal Apothic was born!
Sean headed back to LA and began to recreate the fragrances listed within the manual bringing them to life through candles (luminaires) , interior sprays and most recently perfumes.
The beautiful packaging made with venetian linen paper printed with area maps of London and finished with hand tied ribbon compliments the story of the birthplace of the idea behind the brand
I bought myself the 'Courts of Venice' eu de parfum which has notes of orange blossom, currant and rose and smells divine! (£26/60ml)
Another lovely touch is the old fashioned atomiser which is included, adding a hint of nostalgia.
A super lovely brand with an enchanting story behind it, Royal Apothic makes an ideal gift for friends (or for yourself!)
Available online and at anthropologie
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