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 help. To cut a long story short, at different times both Ros and I have dressed up as Mr T using her awesome home made costume. And now I have to share this…

LA artist Angela Rossi of  Beat Up Creations, works with recycled and broken items to create her reworked antique plates collection. If Mr T is not meaningful to you, there might be something else that is.

For example, I know someone who will be stirred by this one…

Barbara Hepworth and John Lewis

Barbara Hepworth’s Winged Figure sculpture is 50 years old this week. It’s the sculpture that graces the side of the John Lewis store in Oxford Street. I love this sculpture. It’s always been a reminder of home to me in the Big Smoke. In May 1961 Barbara was invited by the John Lewis Partnership to […]

Chocolate pop-up: Cocoa Hernando

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. […]

Scandi recipe book for health nuts

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. […]

Penge surprise: Alexandra Nurseries

Your roving reporter took a purposeful trip to Penge two days ago to visit the independent eco garden centre Alexandra Nurseries. I have aspirations of turning my front garden into a mini meadow.  The independent shop is run by two landscape gardeners, John and Sarah, who live in the adjoining house. Both buildings are part of […]