Did you know that The Savoy hotel has nearly 200 chandeliers? The Savoy re-opens in less than two months and yesterday I put on my best frock hard hat and work boots and had a peek at some of the …
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10 Aug
2010
2010
The Savoy Opens for Reservations
The grand old lady of London hotels, The Savoy, is accepting room bookings from today, for the first time since it closed for refurbishment in 2007. When the hotel reopens on 10 October (10.10.10) it will boast two luxurious new …
Read more...16 Jun
2010
2010
Sex and The City Afternoon Tea in London
Yesterday, I popped along to The Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill to try their Sex and The City Par-Tea afternoon tea. Designed to celebrate Sex and The City 2, the tea has been snapped up by guests on their …
Read more...10 Jun
2010
2010
Evergreen Tea at The Athenaeum Hotel
You might have noticed The Athenaeum hotel when walking past its unusual “living wall” on Piccadilly, filled with plants, flowers and greenery growing up the side of the building. To celebrate the wall’s first birthday, the hotel has launched the Evergreen …
Read more...9 Jun
2010
2010
Ruinart and Miller Harris Afternoon Tea at Soho Hotel
London’s Soho Hotel this week announced it will now be offering a “sensory” afternoon tea, which combines the delights of Ruinart Champagne, Miller Harris teas and delicious cakes and sandwiches. London perfumer Miller Harris launched its range of teas a …
Read more...24 May
2010
2010
Chelsea Flower Show Tea at Harvey Nichols
On Saturday afternoon, I took my mum and sister along to Harvey Nichols to sample the new Floral Afternoon Tea inspired by the Chelsea Flower Show. Served in the formal Fifth Floor Restaurant, the tea started with a pretty Chelsea Rose Cocktail, made from gin, black cherry …
Read more...21 May
2010
2010
Sex and The City 2: Cocktails, Cupcakes and Parties in London
The wait is almost over for the second Sex and the City movie, which opens this coming Thursday. The powers that be aren’t giving away much about the plot, but there are a few things we can be sure of …
Read more...11 May
2010
2010
Enchanted Palace at Kensington Palace
This weekend I finally got round to seeing the Enchanted Palace exhibition at Kensington Palace. The exhibition has been installed while the palace undergoes major renovation work until 2012. We were told upon entering that this was a magical palace, …
Read more...6 May
2010
2010
Croquet at The Goring Hotel
Yesterday I enjoyed a rather spiffing game of croquet on The Goring hotel’s beautiful lawn. The hotel is celebrating its centenary this year, and is marking its 100th summer in London with a croquet and afternoon tea package. As someone …
Read more...12 Mar
2010
2010
Have a Happy Mother’s Day in London with Magic FM
I’d like to believe every kitchen in the land is going to either be closed this Sunday, or there’ll be family members cooking WITHOUT mum’s help! I know my kitchen is going to be well and truly missing my culinary contribution. I …
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