This exhibition is a sweet-filled dream

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&…

You won't want to miss this miniature exhibition in London

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…

These Jellycat plushies will steal your heart

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?

My top nine unusual and quirky wallpaper designs

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...

Chelsea and Belgravia in Bloom

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…

Hello Kitty and Friends Artbox Cafe, Brighton

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…

Things to do in London: WWT Wetland Centre, Barnes

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…