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Antiques and auction houses

By On Tuesday, 6 January 2015

Our house in Cheltenham – or ‘Chelty’ as I alone like to call it – has been rented out, unfurnished, for the last six years while Mr Changmoh, Cost Centre #1, #2… Read More

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Winter wonderland: skating at Hampton Court Palace

By On Monday, 5 January 2015

Before hotfooting it back to Singapore shores, which I reached last night (is there anywhere better to be in January? I don’t think so; it’s lovely to be home) I popped up to London… Read More

Festivals

DIY gingerbread house

By On Friday, 19 December 2014

I don’t know if it’s because I love the story of Hansel and Gretel but I am very partial to a gingerbread house – especially at this time of year. I like… Read More

Food & Drink

Dehydrated veg and exploding suitcases

By On Thursday, 18 December 2014

I’ve just arrived in Blighty for the Christmas hols. The last week or so was a blur of packing, provisions and purchases. The Provisions Bit: We are good friends with our immediate… Read More

Brit Stuff

Paris Fashion Week: Emily Cheetham, designer & founder of Cheet London

By On Tuesday, 25 November 2014

I happen to live around the corner from the hugely talented – and successful – handbag designer, Emily Cheetham. She has very kindly agreed to do A Day in the Life for… Read More

Day Trips

My Bali Black Book

By On Sunday, 23 November 2014

There are so many shops here in ever-expanding Seminyak that it’s slightly mind boggling.  Most sell over priced beach dresses; best accessorised by a compulsory tan and bed-head bleached blonde tresses (I can… Read More

Day Trips

Somewhere in Seminyak

By On Tuesday, 18 November 2014

I’m in Bali with family and friends for a sneaky week away. We’re staying in a lovely villa that I’d recommend in a heartbeat, opposite a paddy field (below) and about ten… Read More