Month: September 2020

  • Cocktail recipes for autumn at home

    It appears that the summer has finally left us and the nights are drawing in. On top of that, we are facing the very real chance of our going out options being further limited due to the ongoing pandemic. So this seems like the perfect excuse – if one were needed – to brush up…

  • Getting Snoopy with the Levi X Peanuts collection at Topman

    When I heard that Levi’s had produced a collaboration collection with the iconic Peanuts characters, I was desperate to get me hands on a few pieces. That excitement came with one serious reservation, however. Traditionally, Levi’s clothes don’t fit me. They are made with a boxier or longer cut which does not fit my frame…

  • Suiting up for the Emmys

    The Emmys took place last night and, I’ll be honest, for a while I thought my invite had got lost in the post. But then I realised two things: I never get invited to the Emmys Awards ceremonies are virtual this year, so no one is being invited – which means everyone is invited So…

  • Cropredy: A slice of Oxfordshire beauty

    If you are looking for a picture-perfect slice of the English countryside, then Cropredy is it. This tiny village is nestled away on the border of the Cotswolds, just over 30 miles north of Oxford. S and I discovered it quite by chance while we were on holiday in neighbouring Banbury last week and were…