Tanabata plate set from Foundland If you're anything like me you spend a lot of time pining over and searching for the cutest things from Japan. I recently invested in my own authentic Japanese dinnerware set (more on that later) and it's given me so much joy to use it every week. So I thou…

Every now and then I see a product or brand that is so perfect, I want to tell everyone about it. This is definitely one of those times... I mean look at this packaging. These wonderful creations are brought to you by Lauren of The Chocolate Gifting Company , as part of their new Valentine’s Day co…

So for a few years now, my absolute highlight of the festive period has been The Museum of Architecture’s The Gingerbread City exhibition. It is what it says on the tin — a whole world of gingerbread constructions brought to you by actual architects. The result? Some of the most impressive and inno…

When you think of Kew Gardens, chances are the first thing that comes to mind is those beautiful tropical greenhouses. But actually, Kew is home to an amazing contemporary exhibition space called the  Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art.  Till 5th March 2023 it will be home to Pip & Pop&…

When I first heard about the Small is Beautiful exhibition in London, I was actually super skeptical. This was because I seemed to be getting about a million different ads targeting me about it. Funnily enough I literally just saw a post about it now on Facebook – so they must have a pretty meaty m…

The long-awaited Persuasion trailer has dropped and as an Austen fan I had to give you my thoughts... And, yep I have a lotttt of thoughts. But before we get on to the review, let's talk a little about Persuasion a.k.a one of the greatest romances all time.

Much like the obsession with Djunkelskog (the large brown bear from Ikea that became an internet sensation), Jellycat plushies are really having their moment. I mean, hey, it's not surprising – who wouldn't want to have a plushie croissant?

I may not have anywhere to hang it (or my own place for that matter) but that’s never got in the way of my wallpaper obsession. So I thought I’d share some of my favourites that are particularly unique or unusual — in other words you won’t see any William Morris here. Roll on my top ten...

Location: 60, Oliva Von Halle, CIB Chelsea and Belgravia in Bloom is a bit of a yearly highlight for me for two reasons – it gets you into the spirit of the RHS flower show and it's completely free. And you don't have to book anything either as the displays are out in public with most bei…

It's no secret I'm a big Hello Kitty fan, so when I heard that the Artbox Cafe in Brighton was changing its theme, I was there at the drop of the hat. And by the drop of a hat, I mean I was there on the first Saturday it was open...  This wasn't actually my first visit to this lovely pl…

If I was to sell the London Wetland Centre to you in one word it would be – otters. But hey we'll get to that verrry exciting bit later. First let's start with the need-to-knows. Located in Barnes, the land was once four disused Victorian reservoirs before being turned into a nature reserve…

. Image credit: Narvi Concrete Design If you need a serotonin boost, say hello to these lovelies. They’re candle holders from Yorkshire-based Narvi’s new spring collection . When I imagine concrete, obviously the first thing that comes to mind is that very rainy day grey, so I love this trend of in…

One murder. Fifteen suspects. Can you uncover the truth? I don't know about you, but I love books. HOWEVER, the older I get (and the more busy) the harder it is to find books that really grip me. This is especially true when it comes to my favourite genre crime/thriller where it often feels lik…

Failure, the big ugly 'F' word...  The funny thing about failure is that when it happens to you it somehow feels like you are the only ever person in this whole world, if not universe, who has ever failed at  anything . Though of course, really when you think about it that's just your b…

Pictures: Paloma Home When you think of opulent maximalist design, a hefty price point is usually synonymous. But with Paloma Faith's new home collection, she's challenging this perception and bringing a surprisingly affordable price range. Think House of Hackney, with a good helping of an…

Hey lovelies! There aren't many things that compel me to write a blog post these days - evidently as it's been a while! But seeing this year's Tate Britain Winter commission Remembering A Brave New World by Chila Kumari Singh Burman, inspired me to put pen to paper, or rather fingers to…

Hello Lovelies!  I have a friend who is one of the most beautiful people I have ever meet, on the outside and in, and to top it all off is very intelligent too. She's the sort of person you would meet and think that she has it all. But she's also the friend I have that seeks to impr…

Hello Lovelies! If there is one thing that really sparks joy for me, then it's definitely a good cup of coffee. When answering where I'd be in five years, in my secondary school yearbook, I said that you'd find me somewhere in London with a Starbucks in my hand. Looking back thi…

Hello Lovelies! When I think about reading, I imagine a young Victoria late at night stuck with her head inside a book, bathed in the light of my bedside table lamp, unable to sleep because I was so engrossed.  What a rebel I was.  I would get lost in so many books. Spending nights in …

Hello Lovelies! It's been a while hasn't it? But it feels good to be talking to you all again.  If there's two things I love in homeware, it's anything star inspired or personalised. So when you put the two together, it's always going to be a winner. Luckily for me, …