We all wanted to experience what it was like to march along The Mall

“Happy & Glorious”, The Coronation Weekend

“Happy & Glorious” were the 16 letters hanging from the Admiralty Arch on royal blue banners at the beginning of the Buckingham Palace march. A message from the King to his people for his Coronation Weekend, welcoming the tens of thousands of people who braved the crowd AND RAIN to attend the coronation in person, …

2023's first cherry blossoms of the season

Spring/Summer Reset Routines: 10 Simple Ways for a fresh start

Did we just blink and almost half the year is over?! Hello, spring! What is this ‘springergy’ I am feeling in the air?! Are you feeling it too? It literally felt like it was just yesterday I was exploring the Christmas markets in Sicily! I blinked and now the icy grey London streets have transformed …

Setting new intentions for 2023 and word of the year

Setting new intentions for 2023 and ‘word’ of the year

And that was a wrap ladies. Another another year over, another chapter turned, and a whole new 365 days to make an impact! This means that now is the perfect time for setting new intentions for 2023 and the ‘word’ of the year. Welcome back to my blog and Happy New Year! Are you ready …

The Spirits of Christmas is back for another year on Regent Street

The best brunch experience in St James, London, Fallow Restaurant

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Fallow Restaurant, in the heart of St James / Piccadilly Circus. It turned out to be the best brunch experience, and it is not a tourist trap. I promise! Whether you live in London or just visiting, it’s hard to deny the charms and buzz that pull …

How to speak more eloquently

How to speak more eloquently and sound more elegant

Wow! What a momentous Platinum Jubilee weekend we’ve just had! I thoroughly enjoyed watching all the events on TV. The Brits really know how to put on a show! I was glued to the TV and Royal watching. I paid particular attention to how they conducted themselves, the way they look and the way they …

We settled into our table and made ourselves comfortable

A beautiful experience at Lucky Cat, by Gordon Ramsay

This is a story about how we celebrated Valentine’s Day, after 10 year’s of marriage. It was a beautiful experience at Lucky Cat, by Gordon Ramsay in London, Mayfair. And this is how it all started… On the morning of Valentine’s Day, I got woken up by the sound of our door bell. I put …

The most amazing Industrialised Fine Dining Experience: Six by Nico

Six by Nico offers an incredibly affordable industrialised fine dining experience in central London, located along famous Charlotte Street in the heart of Fitzrovia. Since we’ve been free from the Covid jail, the Londoners filling up all the restaurants and pubs again. And yes, we are no exception! Last Saturday, we gathered up with our …

Recap of a strange year, 2020 the year that was

2020 recap: the year that was about social distancing, self-isolating and home-staying. I’ve been pondering whether to write this post or just let it slide. I decided to write one anyway as I wanted to capture my thoughts and reflection on the year that was simply just about surviving and staying home to save the …

The joys of decorating our first Christmas tree

After a long hiatus, I am back on the blog and ready to say goodbye to 2018. It just felt like yesterday when I and a million other Londoners were crammed up by River Thames to watch the NYE fireworks. As they say, time flies when you’re having fun. Admittedly my blogging plan and schedule …

Celebrating Chinese New Year

恭喜,恭喜,恭喜發財! Happy New Year folks!! Valentine’s Day is not the only day when the town is dressed in red decorations! If you’ve been to Chinatown recently, you would be greeted by a sea of beautiful red lanterns lining the streets in readiness for Chinese New Year (or CNY) also known as Lunar New Year to …