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Linda Barker Shares Her Spring Styling Secrets
The clocks have finally gone forward! After a Winter that seems to have lasted for about 2 years, we are now officially in British Summer Time, with longer days and lighter nights. If this change has led you to thinking about how you could make some upgrades in your home decor, then Changing Rooms legend Linda Barker, in collaboration with Terrys the fabric experts, has some advice for you. Linda recently designed a very popular range of fabrics for Terrys (you can read about it here). The The Spice Trail collection blends rich heritage design with a fresh, modern palette. The collection has a true Bohemian feel, and Linda feels…
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Fun Sunday Activities To Do With Kids In Williamsburg
Williamsburg is a spectacular city for families to explore, rich with history, culture, and beautiful scenery. Whether you and your little ones enjoy outdoor adventures and thrilling theme parks, or historic sites and intriguing tours, Williamsburg holds plenty of fun activities for kids to make that lazy Sunday more eventful. See a Spookier Side of Williamsburg on a Ghost Tour For kids who love all things spooky and strange, a Williamsburg ghost tour can be the perfect blend of spell-binding and spine-tingling. Upon the Ghostly Whispers of Williamsburg Ghost Tour, you’ll descend down the Colonial Capital’s darkened streets, unearthing peculiar tales and chilling histories scattered across this history-laden town. These…
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The Signalman – A Chilling Dickens Masterpiece
The Signalman by Charles Dickens is an eerie ghost story that has been brought to vivid life in a UK tour by the Midde Ground Theatre Company. The tour is concluding this weekend with a run at the Wolverhampton Grand, and last night it showed why Dickens is still a master story teller even after 200 years, especially when it comes to a ghost story. The tale is beautifully, yet simply staged in a signal box in a remote location in 1880. It is manned at night by a lonely Signalman haunted by a spectre who appears just before a tragic event. A chance encounter with a traveller leads to…
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Dressed to the nines – style tips for the races
We may have already seen the first ladies day of the season at Cheltenham this month, but the stylish racing season is only just beginning. As the spring and summer months approach, more people start preparing for their annual trip to the races, whether it be for Ascot, the Derby or the Grand National. A trip to the races is an excuse to get dressed up in your best pieces, but beware, there are some style dos and don’t that you should remember: The main outfit If you’ve got a ticket for the races, you need to dress your best. Even if you have no interest in racing and are…
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Easter Gifts Without A Hint Of Chocolate
Easter is the next celebration in the calendar, but it must be said that the overload of chocolate can sometimes be too much, even for a chocoholic like me. This gift guide is, therefore, a chocolate free zone, with lovely gifts that contain no calories whatsoever. Vitalize Macro Method Tote From Stanley 1913 Easter is a time when many people take a travel break so the Vitalize Macro Method Totes and Backpacks from Stanley 1913 are a perfect gift idea. These carry everything bags come in two colourways, always classic black and pink Rose Quartz, with the bags crafted from high-quality, durable 100% recycled fabrics. I love these bags, they are stylish, roomy,…
