Activities

How to create the perfect luxury picnic hamper!

The British summer is in full swing with the seasonal calendar fast filling up. You’ve booked your luxury London hotel, you’ve checked the weather forecast and you’re ready for a day of traditional British sport. From Wimbledon to Henley Royal Regatta, there are many traditional and exciting events to attend all over the country. If you are planning on attending one of these classic…
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Photo Challenge

Bokeh | Weekly photography challenge

Bokeh is the aesthetic quality of the blur produced in the out-of-focus parts of an image. This quality is produced by your camera’s lens and is most apparent in highlight areas. Is most often seen in portraits that are photographed using a wide open aperture.  Bokeh can be used creatively in so many different ways and can be the difference between an ordinary picture and one that has an…
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Attractions

Future West End Shows Heads Up: Memphis The Musical

Following a recent Memphis The Musical launch event at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, new footage has been released  featuring interviews and the unforgettable performances from the two leads, Beverley Knight, Killian Donnelly as well as Bon Jovi’s David Bryan, who composed the original score for the Musical. I personally cannot wait to see it. But i will have to wait until the…
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Photo Challenge

Triangles | Weekly Photography Challenge

In art triangles are a wonderful and beautiful thing. We look for them to help describe an image, we create them with shadows and subjects and we use them to lead the eye around a picture. Take a walk into any art gallery and take a look at some of the old great masters. Whilst you might not see an actually triangle shape you’ll notice points of interest, like a highlight, that if you drew a…
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Attractions

27 Fab Things to do with (and without) kids in London

London is certainly not a place for parents to dread the moment when school breaks. There’s so much to do and on offer with kids in London over the Summer that mums and dads are spoilt for choice. We love that, don’t we! Here are our top Things to do with (and without) kids in London. Find the most suitable activities based on your London area. Central London 1.
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Photo Challenge

Seascapes | Weekly Photography Challenge

As an old seadog I’ve photographed my fair share of seascapes. There’s something about a seascape that I love but I can’t quite describe. Perhaps it’s the sense of vastness and simplicity. Perhaps it’s the subtle uniqueness that every seascape has both in the sky and in the ocean. Whilst most seascapes you see are taken from the shore I urge you, if you have the…
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Activities

The West End comes to Chelsea, Richmond & Hampstead this Summer!

The West End is coming to Chelsea, Richmond and Hampstead this summer! A series of week-long workshops for children aged 7 to 16 exploring a different hit show each day and culminating in an all-singing, all-dancing performance for family and friends!     The workshops present a fantastic opportunity for kids who have always dreamt of a career in theatre or Drama to gain first hand…
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Great Indoors

Beefeater's 40th Birthday Party

What a lovely evening we recently had at the Drury Club in Central London to celebrate Beefeater (the family friendly restaurant chain)’s 40th birthday!!! We were welcomed by a lovely team who showed us to the venue’s entrance and from there we went down the stairs to reach a lovely open planned room. The ambience was very 70’s with dancers and music reminding us of how great…
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Attractions

A Guide to Wimbledon Tennis Championships

Whether you are a tennis fanatic or simply fancy a day out to the iconic Wimbledon Tennis Championships, there is no denying the thrilling tennis on offer is something to admire and enjoy. Commencing from Monday 23rd June until the grand final on Sunday 6th July, it’s time to get excited and witness history in the making. Here’s our guide to the Wimbledon Tennis…
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Photo Challenge

Shadows | Weekly Photography Challenge

With the great British summer in full swing there’s surely no better time to capture shadows. Actually any time of year, in any part of the world is a good time or place to photograph shadows. The act of photography is all about capturing light and where there’s a light source there’s a shadow. This photography challenge be be about any type of shadow. You can try your hand…
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