I’m really looking forward to going along to this event tonight at the The London Irish Centre in Camden Square. The LIC centre and charity is such an important force for supporting Irish people in London and promoting Irish arts and culture. It has existed for over 60 years. The London issue of the Stinging Fly magazine […]
Staying in touch
Every decision that you make has an impact on the course of your life. Some are good ones, some are bad – you take the punches and you celebrate the successes! I enrolled on a course called Cool Hunting in Central Saint Martins in 2014 and it was one of best decisions that I’ve ever made. Why? […]
Saatchi Gallery
Along with great shopping, including my beloved Anthropologie and one of the best Zara Home stores in the city, Kings Road Chelsea is also home to the Saatchi Gallery. If you have a spare half hour in between some retail therapy, stop by the gorgeous museum and come out having soaked up some beautiful art. […]
Keeping light
I never thought I’d say this but I’ve become a running convert. I even miss it if I don’t get out now a few evenings during the week. My friends and family will tell you that myself and the world of running has had somewhat of a patchy past! I was a member of a […]
Lynton and Lynmouth
The twin towns of Lynton & Lynmouth on the North Devon coast are a must see! My brother-in-law is a Devonian native so any recommendations from him on quirky or interesting places to visit are always a sure bet. These towns are beyond picturesque and the Victorians and even nick-named the area along this coast […]
Antonia Mariconda’s workshop – How to be your own PR
I always leave Antonia Mariconda’s events with renewed enthusiasm for writing and the exciting world of aesthetics and beauty. There’s something so powerful about listening to a person who communicates with passion and conviction. I found Antonia’s latest workshop How to be your own PR particularly useful as it focused on brand building and the […]
Draughts Board Game Cafe
Draught’s is such a great idea for a restaurant, cafe and the second you walk through the door memories of epic Scrabble games or arguments over where you can legitimately put a Monopoly hotel come flooding back!! Being from Ireland and seeing that it’s rained a lot during childhood – well it means that most […]
Max’s Sandwich Shop
Max’s Sandwich Shop on Stroud Green in Finsbury Park is spot on the money – mouthwatering sambos, booze, great coffee and an even better atmosphere. We stopped by for a Saturday brunch and wow, am I glad we did. One of the best things about Max’s, is Max Halley himself. He bounds around his café with […]
A jewel of Balham
I lived in Balham, South London for over 18-months and hadn’t realised that the super talented award-winning designer Sam Ubhi had a wonderful shop just off the high street. Shame on me I know! Well now that I know it’s there, I want to share it with you so you don’t make the same mistake […]
‘No risk , no fun. It’s in my blood’
Within seconds of speaking to Julianne Ponan, you can see that she’s not your average 25 year old. As CEO and Director of Creative Nature, a fast growing superfood company, she’s managed to turn a business that was in serious financial trouble, into one of the fastest specialist health food brands. What does she think of […]