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Ozone Coffee Roasters.

Award-winning New Zealand artisan coffee roastery, Ozone Coffee Roasters (www.ozonecoffee.co.uk) has launched its first-ever festive blend for the UK – the perfect gift for coffee-lovers this Christmas. Ozone Coffee Roasters has selected, artisan roasted and blended the highest quality coffee beans from Brazil, Guatemala and Kenya to create the Limited Edition 2012 Christmas Blend, which brews rich, naturally sweet, complex coffee with a full, rounded…

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Poppy Afternoon Tea, The Petersham.

Sometimes you just need to escape the hustle and bustle of London. Luckily, the beautiful countryside of Richmond isn’t far away… High above the rolling meadows and wandering deer of this royal park, The Petersham Hotel stands proudly atop Richmond Hill – the perfect perch for a spot of afternoon tea. More specifically The Poppy Afternoon Tea, which comes complete with thick cut salmon sandwiches, homemade poppy…

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Song of the Day!

Today’s tune is from City and Colour, and is just simply incredible.  The Girl has the nicest lyrics and gives me goose bumps!…

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Song of the Day!

Today’s song is courtesy of Azealia Banks, and when the beat drops it’s incredible!…

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Up at the O2, London.

On a cold, wet Monday night I pulled myself together and took the partner in crime to climb the O2 Arena! Being scared of heights this was probably a really stupid idea, but I loved it! Admittedly I was extremely nervous but our guide put my mind at ease and gave us all a great time. Before the climb you watch a safety video that points out that the…

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Forbidden Temple, London.

Myself and my partner in crime headed over to Forbidden Temple in Battersea last weekend, and I was certainly more than impressed with the food, service and atmosphere! I found about Forbidden Temple on Twitter, the power of Social Media these days is incredible,  and I had one of the best Thai meals I have ever had! We turned up at 5pm, just as they…

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Death By Burrito, London.

Having an obsession to Mexican food meant trying this new joint was an absolute must, and I was not disappointed! On paper, technically, I should greatly dislike a place like this, minus the food obviously!  Pop up bars that only specialise in one kind of food are not usually high on my list of places to go, and I tend to avoid the Hoxton area for a fear…

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Song of the Day!

Today’s song is an amazing cover by Bon Iver of I Can’t Make You Love Me.  I love this song as it is, and Bon Iver does a rather nice job of it! I’ve been unwell most of the weekend and this song fits my mood perfectly, chilled and calming!…

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I'm Squibb Vicious, better known as Haydy!
Happiest with a craft beer in hand, eating til my heart is content or exploring somewhere new.
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