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

Olympic Memories

Good evening! I hope you're enjoying the amazing #London2012 action. Come on Team GB! This is certainly a summer to remember... So treat yourself this #TuesdayTreats & mark the occasion with one of tonight's 5 of the best official Olympic's memorabilia #London2012. London 2012 Olympic Games Skyline Mug from John Lewis - With illustrations of London's iconic skyline @ £7. Links of … Continue reading Olympic Memories

Best of the West

Welcome to the final #GTime before my holiday. Tonight's #ThursdayFriday is dedicated to the West End & the best of this summer's shows. There are so many great shows on at the moment & coming up, so loads to look forward to after my holiday... not to mention the Olympics! One Man, Two Guvnors, Theatre Royal - Bloody Brilliant … Continue reading Best of the West

Faking it

Evening! Ahead of my hols, I'm renaming tonight's #TuesdayTreats  #TuesdayTreatments. Here's my 5 essential pre-holiday beauty treatments. Fake it - Get a headstart with a natural bronzed glow from Dove Summer Glow - On offer at mo from Boots @ £2.84! Waxing - A visit to Strip, St Paul's for a quick, pain-free wax treatment. See my previous … Continue reading Faking it

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

The Only Red Sole…

Another week bites the dust! Happy #ShoeFriday... although I'm renaming it #LoubisFriday in honour of Christian Louboutin... Why you ask? Well tomorrow I'm at last off to the Design Museum for the amazing Christian Louboutin exhibition. Also our favourite red sole designer has had a tough week, losing its court battle with Zara over their use of the signature red … Continue reading The Only Red Sole…

Bon Appetit

Hello & welcome to #ThursdayFriday #GTime & today's theme which showcases 5 great London restaurants around the capital. Bon appetit! Automat, American Brasserie, Dover Street - A touch of NYC style in the heart of Mayfair. Bumpkin Notting Hill - Town house restaurant off Portabello Road. 4 floors of dining & entertainment. Bread Street Kitchen, St Paul's - Gordon Ramsey's stylish warehouse … Continue reading Bon Appetit

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

Birthday Mum

Evening! What a wonderful long weekend. I hope you've enjoyed all the celebrations. What's been your favourite #DiamondJubilee moment? This was my fave moment - The Queen's sheer delight at salute from @WarHorseOnStage Joey at the @NationalTheatre. It's #TuesdayTreats & in honour of my mum's (last night's interviewee) upcoming birthday, today's theme is great gift ideas for mums. @mejomalone Lime Basil & Mandarin Gift Set - … Continue reading Birthday Mum