Here’s a tumblr shop to bookmark. Abel Sloane who is, incidentally based close to Penge (the place is full of surprises), is a furniture maker / restorer who sells a bunch of stuff I’d love to buy. He has a particular knack for photographing chairs… I want a new office chair. Now. A recent English and […]
I accidentally went to a fashion press show at Anthropologie on Wednesday, thinking they were showing their new homewares. The nice lady let no indication pass across her face that I clearly didn’t look like a fashion journalist. Instead she kindly told me about the only bit of homeware on show, these chairs. They’re the […]
It came to light pretty early on in Ros and I’s friendship that she is a fancy dress enthusiast. When we met, I was the sort of person to groan about costume parties. So, when my new boyfriend (now husband) invited me to one with the theme ‘Hollywood’ I knew who to turn to for […]
I wouldn’t deny that I like a bit of chocolate – for reasons I won’t go into I’m currently living like a king on an seemingly endless supply of Kinder Eggs that are in the fridge. But what I like even more than chocolate is nice packaging. Combine the two and you’ve got my attention. […]
Is it an age thing? I used to only care about being thin, now I want to be fit and strong. I used to think a meal was only a meal if it had fish or meat in it, last night I made quinoa for dinner. I also bought this vegetarian cook book last week. […]