Welcome to #ThursdayFriday! Many of you are having a dry January as part of your new year, new you regime. If so, I hope it's going well! It may also be cold but you can't hide indoors all winter. Instead, hide out at some of these secret & experiential London venues & events. Bar Night Jar "Hidden between … Continue reading London Hideouts
Tag: Film
Momentous Milestones
Welcome to #SaturdayShopping & my 150th post. In honour, today's #5aday features 5 brands celebrating significant anniversaries in 2012. 20 Years of Christian Louboutin - To celebrate, Louboutin launched a capsule collection of 20 shoes & six bags. 30 Years of Calvin Klein Underwear - A special men’s underwear line was launched in honour of this milestone. 50 Years of James Bond 007 - … Continue reading Momentous Milestones
Bhangra to Bollywood
Welcome to the #MondayMonthlyInterview when on the 1st Monday of each month, I interview someone doing interesting stuff with their life. Today I’m delighted to welcome Abs Shaid, the founder of the Asian Music Awards (AMAs) which celebrates its 10th anniversary in Oct. Abs is working hard to put on the most spectacular event at Wembley Arena on 25 October, … Continue reading Bhangra to Bollywood
Cultural Olympics
Happy #ThursdayFriday! As well as amazing sport, there are lots of great cultural experiences to be had as part of the London 2012 Festival. The #London2012 Cultural Olympiad is the largest cultural celebration in the history of the games & today's #GTime features 5 to visit. Road to 2012 at the National Portrait Gallery - Free portrait exhibit following athlete journeys to #London2012. … Continue reading Cultural Olympics
Ginger’s 100th Post
Today is a special day for Ginger & Spice. This is my 100th post, so today's #MysteryMonday takes a look back at the highlights. On this special occasion, I have rated my favourite posts so far. So in order from the top, here are my 10 favourite posts: ROYAL SOLE OF APPROVAL posted 1 June - A Jubilee … Continue reading Ginger’s 100th Post
Sights & Sounds of London
Welcome to #ThursdayFriday. Who can believe it's already nearly the weekend?! Yippee! After all the festivities of last w/e, we need something to look forward to. Today's 5-a-day features 5 cool things to do around London. Visit @DesignMuseum for the amazing Louboutin exhibition - Late nights Weds & Sat until 9 July. Head to @kewgardens for @kewthemusic Kew The Music - Enjoy an outdoor … Continue reading Sights & Sounds of London
Centenary Celebration
Good evening. I’m delighted to welcome Jane Mayo (my mum) as my next interviewee for today’s second #MondayMonthlyInterview! Jane is the Chairman of the Campbeltown Picture House, Argyll, Scotland which celebrates its centenary in May 2013. The Picture House is community owned and run and is the oldest continuously run, purpose-built cinema in Scotland still … Continue reading Centenary Celebration
Film Time
Happy Monday! Today #MysteryMonday is #MovieMonday… with my pick of 5 films to go see this week - there's something here for everyone. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - Stella cast. Captivating. Feel-good. Still in 11th spot after 7 weeks. Titanic in 3D - Love this film. If it isn't your bag see Roy Baker's highly acclaimed 1958 A Night … Continue reading Film Time