Lazy Cooking in England
Living here in Singapore means that I do have a modicum of help in the cheffing-up department (‘thank goodness’ cry two small people). Despite being somewhat stove-shy, I’m actually not a bad… Read More
English Mother’s Day
English Mother’s Day is this Sunday, 10th March. I celebrate this one, despite the fact that I’m living here in Singapore where Mother’s Day happens in May. There are a few reasons… Read More
Batik Uncle’s Shop in Holland V
I like the idea of posting off a beautifully wrapped parcel to my godchildren containing something exotic and vaguely useful that they couldn’t buy at home (for most of them, that’s England,… Read More
Japanese Spa
I hate taking out packages when I visit a spa, or anywhere for that matter. I think it’s the eternal pessimist in me: what if I die before I’ve used up all… Read More
Beautiful Bargains
London and New York’s day-to-day fashion scene is more than just haute couture, heels and handbags – there’s also an important emphasis on originality and unbranded street fashion which does, to some… Read More
Dry Shampoo is No Longer for Rank Stinky People
Not that that has ever stopped me using it. Squirt it on your roots to take the edge off your re-growth, keep a bottle of it in your desk draw for instant… Read More
