We have realised we’ve been to Berners Tavern twice now and have not said a word about it – shame on us. It’s absolutely brilliant! Berners Tavern is the restaurant in The London Edition that opened in 2013, the first in a new luxury range of hotels from the Marriott Group, breathing new life into …
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Purple Sprouting Broccoli and Speck Tagliatelle
One thing you notice when visiting Italy is the simplicity that goes into creating delicious pasta dishes; just a few core ingredients can produce a flavoursome meal in no time. A Monday evening favourite for Elldrew is Purple Sprouting Broccoli and Speck Tagliatelle. With just 5 mins prep and 15 mins cooking time, this tasty …
Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita Hotel, Matera
TERRIFIC TROGLODYTE TRIP! Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita – it’s a hotel in a 9,000 year old cave in the ancient city of Matera. That pretty much sums up the hotel but it doesn’t really do it justice…it’s a little bit more than just a cave hotel as it’s also a project in ecology and …
Mystical Matera, Italy
We first came across Matera, in Puglia, southern Italy (near the boot heel) when we learnt of the Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita hotel (a stunning cave hotel which we quickly added to our bucket list and just as quickly planned a visit to). I had mentioned to my Italian hairdresser (from Naples) that Elldrew …
Polo Sneakers – Hold your Horses!
With so much sunshine around it’s got us thinking about horseplay, and Summer casual footwear of course. The wishlist has just grown with these cute cotton canvas sneakers from Polo. Featuring their signature pony embroidery, leather laces and a sporty striped detail, we are in love with the Museum Grey version. But there is a …
Book Reviews: Addicted to technology? Who us?
It’s interesting writing a review for a blog about a book that in its opening chapters includes the comment: “It made me sad when I caught myself pretending that everybody out there in cyberspace cared about what I thought, when really nobody gives a sh*t. And when I multiplied that sad feeling by all the …
Russell & Bromley Misty
Had to get these gorgeous puppies…elegant and classic, the perfect loafer for a Spring or Summer wardrobe. Thanks Russell & Bromley, loving the little details that make the ‘Misty‘ a very sentimental addition indeed. Reviews about this product/merchandising are personal and have not been endorsed by the brand, nor has monies or complimentary items been …
Berry Chocolate Brownies
The perfect blog to follow a savoury dim sum one is surely something sweet and sugary? Some recipes don’t need to be messed with when it comes to creating delicious treats, so if you’re looking for a simple but tasty brownie recipe, then this one should hit the spot.
Oscars Leading Ladies
Here’s some Friday fashion fun to get everyone in the mood for this weekends Oscars! The infographic, produced by Media Run Digital and recently featured on stylist online, shows every best actress winners dress since 1929 (you can see the full graphic at the bottom of this post). What we love about the guys that produced …
Spring Sneakers from Gucci
Love these…need these…can we afford these? Step out in these must have Gucci Spring men’s sneakers. We are loving the mix of leather lace up, rubber sole shoes in a range of fresh colours. Reviews about this product/merchandising are personal and have not been endorsed by the brand, nor has monies or complimentary items been provided by …