Have you ever seen fireflies? They are the prettiest things! When we were in Italy recently we went for a stroll at dusk. As we walked up the path towards our villa we spotted hundreds of tiny yellow lights flickering along the ground and in the trees. I have to confess that initially I thought […]
If you can’t be in France, bring some of your favourite French things to your table. After trying my first Tarte Tatin in Paris many years ago I was determined to recreate the magical taste of the famous French dessert. I hoped that one bite of buttery pastry and caramelised apple would transport me back to […]
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I don’t know about you but when I travel I always like to bring home a special item that reminds me of the trip I went on. Photos can be so tricky these days, lost in digital wonderland often never to resurface, so it is lovely to find that special souvenir that can take you back […]
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I was a teenager in the late 1980s in middle class suburbia of Melbourne, Australia so I’m not really sure how I came to love The Jam. The band had ceased to exist well before I was exploring British punk rock/mod pop. I suspect I first heard That’s Entertainment on Lawrence Hudson’s show New Used and Abused on local independent radio station 3RRR […]
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Are you thinking of taking the plunge and moving to London with your young family? We were incredibly fortunate to have a wonderfully supportive friend (thanks Kirsten!) assist us with so much practical advice and answer hundreds of questions when we were making the decision to move. I know not everyone is lucky enough to have […]