Bonfire Cozy..

Its been some years since I did anything on around Bonfire night, it seems over the years that Halloween is eclipsing this old british favourite and it gets forgotten in the build to Christmas. I have so many lovely memories of Bonfire Nights of old I was determined to bring this back into my autumn plans.


This year M and I spent the evening with the 'big kids' having a Bonfire picnic in the garden.

With comfy chairs, blankets and a very cozy fire pit it was a lovely way to relax, chat and enjoy the evening.
Without getting too stressed we opted for easy food which once prepared didn't need much work:
Hot Dogs, Baked Potatoes, Beans & Cheese for mains
With the camping stove keeping the saucepan warm, the hot chocolate station proved to be a big hit as well.

Some of the evenings entertainment was made with the simplicity of Smore's and Sparklers around the fire.
It was a lovely chilled evening, with lots of laughter, and something I think will become a fall favourite.
I hope that your Bonfire plans are full of sparkle. x

Farewell October...

November's arrived and we are into the last 2 months of 2018. I'm not sure where it has gone and every good intention that I have to blog more seems to get taken up with work and life.
With Autumn being so glorious I have been out with my camera and captured some lovely sights from the season and it definitely felt that London completely embraced fall and all its pumpkin and foliage delights.
Favourites included Covent Garden where Europes largest pumpkin was on display, Wild Things Flowers in Mayfair who's tin baths always bring a smile to my face and the lobby of Claridge's who's weekly floral installations in the lobby were a delight.
I have lots of other stories to share from October and will do so over the next few days (hopefully).

Hello September

Hello September - its been a while and a lot has happened in the last six months but I finally feel like blogging and sharing a little of my life again.
September sees the whole back to school new term vibe and maybe that's whats has kick started me into thinking I may get some more time to write, blog and craft a little more. I've always enjoyed blogland  and have made some great friends along the way, so if you have stuck with me during my hiatus and are reading this, Hello and thank you.
I will update you all with a brief synopsis of the last few months in more detail over the coming weeks but for now I just want to bask in the late summer days and early autumnal mornings as we head into my favourite season.
Having just had the most glorious of summers on record I am hoping that autumn is going to be lovely too.
Summer was spent eating alfresco (a lot!) with beach picnics, festivals, and lazy evenings in the garden.
This year was definitely the best year to have a coupe car and enjoyed driving round with the roof down.
 The summer also saw me celebrate being another year older along with M and I's 2 year anniversary.


The last few months have include a horrendous car accident, facial surgery to repair some fractures, Consultation and Redundancy programme at work (myself included) Job Vacancies and Interviews amongst that there has been some positives, a beautiful 5 days on Rome, Coupe car for the summer, and some fab days / nights out in the city and coast for the summer.
Have lots to share and look forward to catching up on some favourites over the coming days.
Happy Saturday and Hello September xx

Film & Fizz.....

Hello Weekend.... With award season upon us and the big one planned this evening of The Oscars I thought I would share a recent trip to the movies for our monthly "Friday Night is Date Night"
For some time I have wanted to go to One Aldwych's Film & Fizz nights, but timing, schedules and film choices haven't aligned. February we struck gold and were able to book to see Darkest Hour with Gary Oldman, since the trailer released last year I have had this movie on my must see list for 2018 and boy I was not disappointed.
One Aldwych is a lovely hotel on the fringes of Covent Garden which houses a 30 seater Curzon Theatre. Film & Fizz nights feature popcorn and champagne whilst watching the movie and then a 3 course dinner in its Indigo dining Lounge on the mezzanine overlooking the bar.

So with champagne in hand and popcorn on the table it was time to settle down in the very comforatble leather lounge seats to watch Gary Oldman transform himself into Winston Churchill. This film is a must for anyone thats a fan of The Crown or of British history, fascinating from start to finish, covering a very short period of Churchill's parliamentary reign from appointment as Pm to making the decision to take the country to war it is a masterpiece.
Oldman is suprb and deserves all the accolades that he has won, however it isnt all about him Kristen Scott Thomas as his wife Clemmie is fabulous along with Lily James as his PA. I would imagine that there has been a huge rise in people booking trips to the War Rooms and Parliment on the back of this film and watch this space for a Churchill inspired walk that I've recently completed in London.
With the movie over it was time for supper which was a delicious 3 course of:

Poached Dorset Lobster with heritage carrots and coastal herbs.

Organic Rhug Lamb with mash, capers, raisins & mint

and Warm apple and rhubarb crumble with vanilla custard.

With a lovely ambience and time to just chat and enjoy the sights of London life around us it made for a relaxing evening.
The only problem is I now dont want to go back to the cheap seats at the cinema!

Hello March......

Well March has
arrived with a flurry of snow blizzards, icy wind and the country grinding to a halt. with February bowing out to temperatures on -6' it definitely feels like Winter is reminding us that he hasn't left and that all signs of Spring have been blown away.
I have a couple of things planned for March but hope to get my trainers out and start some serious training for my moonwalk in May.
Looking forward to catching up with friends and also make some plans for Easter which is at the end of the month.
Happy March everyone, stay warm and safe travels in the snow.