Gastropub Grub

Hello & welcome to #ThursdayFriday. Tonight's #5aday theme features some of my favourite gastropubs around South London... The Abbeville Pub, Abbeville Road, Clapham - Charming pub restaurant. Great for Sunday lunch in the winter. The Anchor and Hope, The Cut, Waterloo (no website) - Popular spot. No bookings taken. Prepare to wait & then share a table with other … Continue reading Gastropub Grub

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

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

Al fresco Drinking

Evening & welcome to #ThursdayFriday! This weather is amazing & to celebrate today's #GTime features 5 great beer gardens around London. Pitcher and Piano, Richmond - Amazing views over the Thames where @Queen_UK's Jubilee boat is currently moored. The Phene, Chelsea - For sophisticated evening drinks in posh surroundings. Great spot for people watching. White Horse, … Continue reading Al fresco Drinking

Nail it!

Welcome to #WellbeingWednesday where today’s theme is beauty & nails! I’ve just had my nails done in preparation for this weekend... I have recently been converted from OPI gel to @CNDWorld’s Shellac, mainly because it’s longer lasting & less damaging for the nails. Plus, there’s a fab range of gorgeous colours to choose from! Today’s … Continue reading Nail it!

Standing Ovation

Happy #ThursdayFriday! Living in London, it's easy to forget how lucky we are to have so much culture & entertainment on our doorstep. Today's feature showcases 5 ideas for a night of theatre. There's something here for every taste so sit back & enjoy tonight's #GTime! If you haven't yet seen WarHorse @WarHorseOnStage then you must. … Continue reading Standing Ovation

Love St Margarets

Hope you're enjoying your Saturday and the first day of a 3 day weekend! It's just a shame it's so drizzly and cold... Today's #SaturdayShopping is dedicated to shops in St Margarets for those interested in finding hidden gems off the beaten track... St Margarets is a beautiful little community situated a mile from Richmond-on-Thames. … Continue reading Love St Margarets

Riches of Richmond

The 1st day of a new month brings with it a brand new issue of @Livingetc & this month's issue is full of new inspiration for the home. The 'Neighbourhood' feature in Londonetc looks at my neighbourhood of Richmond which has inspired me for today's #SundayHome column. Today's #SundayHome 5-a-day showcases 5 stylish 'interiors' shops in Richmond… 5 reasons to come visit … Continue reading Riches of Richmond

On Occasion

Today's #sundayhome is dedicated to 'occasional' chairs - to accompany & complement the sofas featured in week 1. My fave 5 coming up. Bianca Simple upholstered chair from Maison http://t.co/JcjeOcwb - Simple yet stylish @ £395. Cleopatra Slipper Chair from @grahamandgreen http://t.co/KqDJR3J1 - Not surprisingly currently out of stock. Fit for a Queen @ £475. Conrad Occasional Chair from @IndiaJaneLondon http://t.co/c9KSzmQz - Contemporary @ £595. … Continue reading On Occasion

Cocktail O’clock

Hello! It’s Thursday, the new Friday. What you up to this  #ThursdayFriday night? Out for drinks after work? Roll on cocktail o’clock! Today’s #Thursdayfriday features my choice of 5 fabulously glam places to enjoy a cocktail in and around London. Cheers to that! Experimental Cocktail Club - Chinatown - Time Out Bar Review - Venue for tonight’s cocktails! The Hospital Club, Covent Garden – … Continue reading Cocktail O’clock