Isle Of Wight

Last week we checked in to this so called

waterside restaurant-with-rooms, The Little Gloster

Once on the island we relaxed immediately and boy I can tell you it's been so lovely to sleep with the doors wide open all night, and the sound of the sea gently lapping on the shore below.

An hour and a half with the train to Southampton then we took the ferry over to Isle Of Wight

An escape from the city, the perfect spot for us Londoners during the half term break

The Little Gloster is an award winning family run restaurant and look who was invited in to the kitchen to help out! 

We first saw this place as it was featured on TV, and then we've read numerous excellent reviews in travel magazines and online, and lets say we have not been disappointed!

Only 25 mins on the Red Funnel passenger ferry and we arrived in paradise 

Literally jumping for joy

Difficult to fault this place with scenic location, attentive staff and superb menu.

We lucked out with the weather too

A few min taxi and you're in the town of Cowes 

Breakfast with panoramic sea views 

A fresh locally caught crab salad with this sunset - pure bliss! 

Island life 

Ben's (the owner and head chef) grandmother who is his inspiration for this place, happens to be Danish and sometimes pitch in 

Mingling with other guests in the non stuffy relaxed bar 

We managed to secure the best room - there are only three so we had to book way in advance. High-quality furniture, Nespresso machine, sheepskins and a super comfy bed

Our garden suite bang on the beach was simply unbeatable. Until next time, Little Gloster!

Let the half term begin!

We kicked off the half term in Selfridges yesterday evening with a visit to the braid bar, dinner at Yo Sushi and ice cream for dessert at Snow Flake. 

Carpet Diem

New and noteworthy carpet up in our sleeping loft

Despite me choosing a synthetic carpet (to avoid moths laying eggs in it as they are a huge problem in London and most people have 100% wool carpets pretty much everywhere!) - it’s still deep pile, high shine and super soft!  My feet just sinks in to it - It really adds a touch of luxury and I don’t know why I waited so many years to get it done!

Beautiful evening..

..in Marylebone tonight as we walked to Sean's school for pick up.

Mum's in town..

...for a sleep over 💞

Flower power

 My cheap and cheerful £3 Tesco roses simply looks transformed after I've peeled back petals. A tip I picked up from a famous florist. You can thank me later ;-)

The Autumn that keeps on giving

Sunny Sunday stroll in Regents Park 

Anniversary at Chiltern Firehouse and chef Ramsay's latest hotspot

A cocktail (at Lucky Cat) with catitude lol! The White Geisha was delish! 


Highlights from Monday night when we celebrated our wedding anniversary. Checked in at Chiltern Firehouse for the ultimate staycation, had dinner at Gordon Ramsays swanky new Mayfair restaurant, Lucky Cat, and hung out until the small hours back at the hotel's buzzing private bar before heading upstairs to our super cosy room.

Happy Anniversary darling Bear - 12 years together, 8 years married and still going strong- Here's to many more years of love and happiness together!

Compulsory Winter uniform

October means the Winter uniform comes on!

Lunch with mamma

Oh the opportunity for a lunch a vino opens up when my beautiful mamma is in town!