- Bad travel experiences and how to graciously deal with the disappointment
When your holiday plans don’t work out, it may leave you with bad travel experiences. But how do you graciously deal with travel disappointments and still have a good time? We’ve all been there! You’ve spent hours researching your next holiday destination and meticulously put together the perfect itinerary from where to stay, to things …
- A wonderful day trip to Kew Gardens
As soon as the warmer weather arrived and the sun is shining, the hubby and I wheeled out our picnic rug and set off on a day trip to the beautiful Kew Gardens also known as the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. We didn’t pack any picnic supplies this time as there are plenty of food …
- “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, …
- 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 …
- The BEST 3-days slow travel itinerary in Catania
How to spend 3 days in Catania, the Modern Lady’s guide to the best elegant things to do in Catania.
- Sicily Italy Travel: the best of Sicily’s most elegant destinations
Welcome to my Sicily Italy Travel series, the best of the island’s most beautiful and elegant destinations. In a Modern Ladylike manner, I will be uncovering some of the hidden gems and the luxurious experiences from our 14 days itinerary around Sicily. This means slow travel, immersing yourself in the sites and soaking up all …
- 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 …
- My guide to affordable luxury gift ideas for her
Christmas is less than a month away, you guys!! Are you all set with gift shopping or kind of struggling with what to buy for all the significant people in your life? With the current energy crisis and cost of living on the rise, we may need to be more considered and budget-conscious this year …
- 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 stop the toxic comparison and start thriving
The topic of ‘comparison’ is controversial. It can be a blessing or a curse. But fundamentally, we need to learn how to stop the toxic comparison and use it to drive our growth strategy and start thriving. Do you have that bittersweet feeling when you scroll through social media and see people who “seem” to …
- Why I’ve been missing in action but now I’m back
As a blogger, particularly if you have ‘made it’, you feel compelled to explain why you’ve been missing in action and what you got up to. And so this post is about why I’ve been missing in action and ta-daaa I’m back! Just kidding. I am definitely nowhere near making it in the blogosphere. But …
- 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 …