Category Archives: Travel

Cool Hotel Rooms

If you’re one of those early planners and are looking to book your summer holiday or just need some inspiration, Flavorwire’s recent post on the “20 Most Extraordinary Hotel Rooms in the World” is definitely worth a peek. My top … Continue reading

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Scratch Map

Take away the humbug from your holiday travel with this “Where I’ve Been” Scrath Map from fred flare. It’s an old style scratch-off, measures about 16.5 x 12″, and has a blank map on the back for notes and stories. No global … Continue reading

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The Berkeley Knightsbridge

Nibbling on a Sell-out Miu Miu vanilla bikini biscuit with navy icing and signature white bow was not my English husband’s idea of afternoon tea, but he was a good sport about all the faff surrounding The Berkeley’s Prêt-à-Portea. For me, I … Continue reading

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Land Rover Defender

We’ve just returned from a long holiday in England and am gradually sorting through hundreds of images. I came across this one which was taken at the Rydal Sheep Dog Trials & Hound Show in the Lake District. These folks … Continue reading

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Farmhouse in Tarn Hows

We came across Rose Castle on our walk to Tarn Hows this morning.

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Morning Milk

A pint of milk is left daily at the cottage.

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Victoria and Albert Museum

The kids found a bit of relief from the warm weather, especially after a long walk through the V&A.

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La Fromagerie

This is my favorite kind of room, accessible through an oversize sliding wood frame glass door. There are lots of other treasures to see and smell at La Fromagerie on Moxon Street in London. It’s divine.

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Lunch at River Cafe

Dining al fresco with my family, enjoying prosciutto with Turkish figs and a glorious 70 degree afternoon. The River Café, London. What could be better?

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First Stop

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