Sony has teamed up with The House of Holland to put its latest smartphone, the Xperia X, the test by launching an online photography competition to find Britain’s next up and coming fashion photographer. One lucky competition winner will get the chance to attend an exclusive fashion shoot with Henry Holland (@henryholland) where they’ll receive a fashion photography masterclass from a House of Holland photographer…

Local cake business BuBakes is hosting an event on Sunday, August 7th to raise money for Mind and Help the Heroes, and to raise awareness of mental health issues.On Sunday, August 7th , the County Cricket Ground in Chelmsford will play host to The Depressed Cake Shop, organised by Liz Fox of local cake company BuBakes to raise money for Mind and Help the Heroes.…

National Afternoon Tea Week (8 – 14 August 2016), is the perfect way to celebrate the quintessentially British pastime. Here‘s our round up of the best and most unique afternoon Teas to try in London during Afternoon Tea Week. ARTea Afternoon Tea at Lancaster London Lancaster London has devised an Afternoon “ARTea” for those who know their Monet from their Picasso. The eclectic ARTea menu…

It’s officially summer ­– the season to enjoy fresh summer fruit, al fresco dining and BBQs in the garden. With English cherries at the height of their season this month, we’ve created a recipe to showcase them in all their glory. Our cream cheese fritters with English summer cherries and pure maple syrup from Quebec make a lovely breakfast, brunch or dessert. The delicate creaminess…

When I moved in with Mike at the end of last year we decided to make the flat more homely and get decorating. I’m sure you’ve seen the posts of what we got up to, but there are still a few things that we want within the flat to make it even more homely! Cushions… seriously, you can never have too many. I just want…

When it comes to thinking of total luxury, there is one place that springs to mind time and time again; the French Riviera. The French Riviera, also known as the Côte d’Azur, is the Mediterranean coast of southeastern France. It includes famously glamorous beach resorts such as Saint-Tropez and Cannes, and the independent microstate of Monaco, you know the really lush places! It used to be…

If you’re looking for somewhere to while away the hours after work or spend some time with friends at a weekend, then these rooftop bars are perfect for you. Sushisamba Up on the 40th floor of the Heron Tower SushiSamba overs incredible views over London, it’s certainly not for vertigo suffers, sitting comfortably between The Shard and The Gherkin in terms of its stature. Despite…

Paris, the most romantic city in the world, has some of the most amazing hidden gems.  Just take a trip off the beaten path, or ask for a guided tour, you’re sure to learn so much more than the traditional tourist facts. Here are a few of those little secrets, that aren’t so secret now! Hôtel La Trémoille Hidden just a few minutes walk from…