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Our buying team have trying to track down all the loveliest souvenirs with which to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. Our favourite so far is this gorgeous jug by Jan Constantine. See all our ideas here.

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Alice in Wonderland Fever

Its official, Alice in Wonderland fever is taking over the world. With the new Tim Burton film due out in the next few days (March 5th to be precise) it has become the inspiration behind many a fad of late.
The film has the standard Burton duo – Johnny Depp and Burton’s wife Helen Bonham [...]

Chris Ofili

As I have mentioned previously, my New Year’s resolution is to take advantage of all that’s on offer in Londontown. I aim to see something new every week, whether it be exhibitions or performances. On Saturday, I went to the Tate Britain to see an exhibition that I had been excited to see for several [...]

London Fashion Week

As many others, I wish I’d been at London Fashion Week but paying rent and eating, unfortunately take precedence over tickets and amazing outfits that are both as obligatory as each other if attending.  Instead, I must settle for watching from the web, investigating every single Google alert I get and fantasising in general. How much [...]

Happy Pancake Day!

 
We’ll defintely be popping into Covent Garden this evening; Crème de la Crepe are giving away free pancakes in true Shrove Tuesday spirit. AND if you test them out today, you get a voucher for a free one in the future. Top notch. Click here for a map.
We’ve also got a few tips from our [...]

Suite love of mine

Trying to renew your romance this Valentine’s weekend, or surprise a new partner with a gasp-inducing getaway? After scouring the globe in their tireless search for stylish stays and romantic rooms, the boutique-break experts Mr & Mrs Smith have rounded up an all-new top-10 hotlist of the world’s sexiest hotel bedrooms, guaranteed to get tongues [...]

Top Family Travel Destinations from Original Travel

We asked Tom Barber, Handpicked Panel Member and Co Founder of Original Travel, (a great site for expert advise on loads of destinations worldwide) what his top holidays would be for those taking the whole tribe away…
More than any other, the holiday en famille needs advance planning, as you won’t need me to tell you.
With the [...]

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Our sweet Bunny Ring Holder is a thoughtful gift and is also this week’s Deal of the Week; buy two for £10, usually £6.95 each.

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