Mother’s Day is nearly here – your annual reminder that a last-minute petrol station bouquet simply won’t do. It’s time to spoil the brilliant mums and mums-to-be in our lives with something a little more inspired.
The London Mums team has rounded up our favourite finds from brands we love – from beauty essentials, dreamy pyjamas and chic baby carriers to personalised puzzles and…
Some films you watch. Others you sit with. And then there are films like Elisa – the kind that follow you home, settle into your bones, and refuse to leave.
I had the privilege of watching Leonardo Di Costanzo’s latest film at the BFI Southbank on 7 March 2026, as part of the glorious Cinema Made in Italy festival. But here’s the thing that still makes me the day after: I didn’t just…
If Fuori left me thinking about Valeria Golino’s extraordinary range, then La Gioia – which I also caught during the Cinema Made in Italy festival – confirmed something I’ve long suspected: this woman is incapable of playing it safe.
Directed by Nicolangelo Gelormini and released in Italy on 12 February 2026, La Gioia (which translates to “The Joy”) is a very different beast…
Sometimes, the universe sends you little signs. And for me, one of those signs arrived in Piazza del Popolo, Rome,von 16th July 2024.
It was scorching. I’m talking melt-your-gelato-in-seconds, seek-shade-or-perish, Roman summer at its most glorious and most unforgiving. My son Diego and I were doing what any sensible people do in such heat – wandering through one of Rome’s most beautiful…
Mother’s Day is fast approaching (Sunday 15 March 2026), and if you’re looking for a thoughtful gift that feels a little different from the usual flowers and cards, a cocktail-and-chocolate treat might be just the thing.
A British family-run brand, Letterbox Cocktails, has created a selection of Mother’s Day gift boxes that pair handcrafted cocktails with artisan chocolate – all…
There are some press events you attend, take a few notes, nod appreciatively, and file away for later. And then there are events that genuinely stop you in your tracks and make you rethink your entire relationship with creativity. The Cricut launch on 26th February 2026 was very much the latter. Let me be honest with you from the outset: I am not what you’d call a “natural crafter.” Give me…
Let me paint you a picture. There I was, standing in the shadow of Battersea Power Station – that magnificent brick cathedral of Art Deco industry immortalised by Pink Floyd in their iconic album – about to walk into an exhibition featuring treasures from the time when my beloved Italy was still just a collection of hills with some very confused tribes wandering about. And the best part? I had…
Right, gather round, gals. If, like me, you spent the better part of last weekend trying to find an activity that doesn’t involve stepping on a stray piece of Lego or wiping sticky fingerprints off the walls, I do have the tip for you.
We packed up the brood and headed to the Affordable Art Fair recently, and honestly? It was an absolute tonic. I’d almost forgotten what fresh air and…
If you’re looking for a meaningful Mother’s Day gift that goes beyond flowers and chocolates, this year’s selection from Prestel Publishing offers something truly special. These art books are not only visually stunning but also accessible, making them ideal for busy mums who want a moment of calm, inspiration, or creative escape.
A gentle introduction to great artists
Both Van…
Right, hands up – how many of us have a copy of Les Misérables gathering dust on a shelf somewhere, bought with the best of intentions? Me too. With World Book Day being celebrated today across the UK (and yes, I’ve panic-searched “easy World Book Day costumes” twice last week), I got thinking about all those books we mean to read. You know the ones.
Turns out, if you actually sat…