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diy inspiration: a bowie tilda tapestry

Let’s get one thing straight. My love for David Bowie is not a recent, V&A encouraged love. It stretches back to the release of Labyrinth in 1986. When it comes to my affection for Tilda, I blame Orlando (Virginia Woolf, not … Continue reading

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foodie fridays #27

‘My weaknesses have always been food and men – in that order,’ Dolly Parton.

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the east india company: sweet, savoury or spicy?

If I’d paid attention during high school history classes I probably would’ve heard of The East India Company before I ended up living in Singapore for a few years in my mid-20s. This was a company who, like Google, changed … Continue reading

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daily style inspiration: longest winter ever

Forget about white Christmases, at this chilly rate we’re likely to have a white Easter instead. There are only a handful of things I like about cold weather – of which I’m rapidly forgetting – but the clothes are definitely … Continue reading

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happy weekend

Question: ‘What is a weekend?’ Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham, Downton Abbey. Answer: ‘A blissful time for sharing your favourite Tumblr finds and rounding up the week for your loyal readers (to whom you’re very grateful),’ Kate McAuley.

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foodie fridays #26

‘One should eat to live, not live to eat,’ Moliere.

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daily style inspiration: lady louche

It’s been ages since I’ve shared my daily style inspiration, but when I saw this picture below, I knew things were getting back on track. I’d love to wear this today – under lots of chunky knits, an a duvet … Continue reading

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happy weekend

It’s been ages since I did a weekend round up, and while a break is good for the soul, I’m back and ready to go.

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foodie fridays #24

When you read this I’ll be most likely hurtling through the air, on my way to rum cocktails, steamed shellfish and sunshine that has me turning my face upon the London moon in anticipation. I can’t tell you how much … Continue reading

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winter sun: how to be warm

You’d think I’d know – after growing up in Sydney and living in Singapore, Dubai, Delhi, Cameroon, Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) and Kikai-jima (a tiny island in Japan’s Ryukyu archipelago) – what it feels like to be warm. Throw … Continue reading

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