We can’t tell you the number of suggestions bounced around when we decided to catch up with friends for High Tea in central London…the woes of a group committee we guess. “The Ritz?”. “Too stuffy and expensive”. “Fortnum & Mason?”. “Full of tourists” (valid point considering the Paralympics are in town). Then we remembered The …
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The Hundred-Year-Old Man…
“The idea had barely taken hold in the old man’s head before he opened the window of his room on the ground floor of the Old People’s Home in the town of Malmkoping and stepped out – into the flowerbed. This manoeuvre required a bit of effort, since Allan was one hundred years old. On …
Five Golden Rings
No, Planet Elldrew has not started humming a line from ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ carol! With the greatest sporting event currently taking place in London, and only 1 day left before the closing ceremony, we have to admit the Olympics has drawn us in like everyone else around the globe.
A Trio of Books Reviewed for Summer
With one thing and another Planet Elldrew have had a busy few weeks so have not really had time to comment and critique the selection of books we have devoured during the smidgens of downtime we’ve managed to sneak in. Taking the opportunity to correct that, here’s Elldrew’s reviews of some great (and not so …
Honey I’m Home
We all aspire to have a house that not only feels like a home but also reflects our personality. Regardless of the style or period of interior you like, at the end of the day it’s all about finding the right balance.
Jubilee Jollies
Britain had the dress rehearsal with The Royal Wedding in 2011 so Planet Elldrew are especially looking forward to The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations next weekend. Not just because we get to have 4 days out of the office, but it will be another chance to catch-up with friends and celebrate all things British.
Going Out by Scarlett Thomas
I’ve been a fan of Scarlett Thomas since I first read The End of Mr Y, so was rather excited when I came across a new book of hers whilst seeking out a new read. Alas, once I was sitting comfortably in Planet Elldrew and peeled back the cover my excitement faded to disappointment as I …
Fish, The Middle East and Pizza in the Cinema
At our last villa stay the previous guests had generously left behind a copy of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, a book I had long wanted to read. Over the course of a week two of us read, giggled and grimaced our way through the amusing political satire about a naïve fish expert and his …