The Hoxton, Amsterdam

The Hoxton, Amsterdam The Hoxton, Amsterdam, made up of 5 canal houses, offers accommodation in Amsterdam and features free WiFi and a restaurant. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. For your comfort, you will find free…

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Train Journeys

My dream is to someday travel on The Orient Express Here are some facts about this amazing train service that ran from 1883 to 2009, and its name became associated with glamour, luxury, intrigue, and even murder! The Orient Express was a long-distance passenger train service created Plan your trip here.

Wall paper with Personalities

Are you searching for great mural-inspired wallpaper? I am blown away by the selection of wallpapers I came across at John Lewis store. They will be great for Murals, generally applied to just one feature wall, or applying it to all walls in your room. I think there is a lot to select from in-store. Here…

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Apres Ski 20″ Pillows by Crate & Barrel

Channeling 1960s ski sweaters, black, ivory, white and copper or red bands swoop a graphic chevron on our retro-inspired pillows. Rendered in an allover pattern of continuous interlocking stitches, the embroidered designs brighten the winter home with bold geometry and après-ski style. The pillows reverse to solid ivory cotton velvet and feature crisp, knife-edge tailoring….

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Word of the Day – V-Day

Tuesday the 8th  became the new V-Day, the name chosen to resonate with VE Day that marked the end of the second world war in Europe. “mass vaccination programme” BBC Illustration Shield Vectors by Vecteezy

Ames Jipi Christmas Baubles from GOODEE

Still decorating? Looking for something . I really love these handcrafted ornaments, they are by Colombian artisans, made from the leaves of the Jipijapa palm tree. Each ornament is unique and comes in different colours combinations.  Ames is a Colombia brand, Founded by Ana María Calderon Kayser, a native Colombian “from a young age appreciated…

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Black Eyed Peas ‘Mamacita’

I really love the styling in this Black Eyed Peas in ‘Mamacita’ video particularly Jessica Reynoso, she wears some really fabulous sunglasses.

Train Journeys

My dream is to someday travel on The Orient Express Here are some facts about this amazing train service that ran from 1883 to 2009, and its name became associated with glamour, luxury, intrigue, and even murder! Orient Express The Oriental Express poster advertising the winter 1888–1889 and timetable. The Orient Express was a long-distance passenger train service created…

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US Election Terms

Bellwether state: A state that historically tends to vote for the winning candidate, perhaps because it is, demographically, a microcosm of the country as a whole. A good example is Ohio, which has not backed a losing presidential candidate since 1960. The term derives from the name for a sheep which shepherds would fit with a…

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Some of my favourite Christmas Tree decorations 2020

There are so many fabulous options out there at every price point so many to close from but here are a few I selected. Anthropologie, Runa Mushroom Ornament Selfridges, London Bus hanging decoration 9cm Liberty, Fuchsia Green Flower Decoration John Lewis, Molton Brown Fiery Pink Pepper Festive Bauble, 75ml Selfridges, Telephone box Christmas hanging decoration…

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Jose Gourmet from Portugal

Those small fresh Portuguese sardines are a traditional production,  selected and prepared by hand, and canned in the traditional way The illustrations of the boxes are entrusted to young Portuguese artists If you are looking for authentic products, José Gourmet preserves are made for you! Love these packaging by Jose Gourmet from Portugal, canned Mackerel in…

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