by Claire Etchell | 20th October 2026 | Blog, London
If you’ve been scrolling through Instagram and TikTok lately, you may have spotted the viral coffee cups from Cream Dream London. These very cute cups feature illustrations of London’s iconic landmarks, with a little rotating wheel that lets you discover...
by Claire Etchell | 20th October 2026 | Blog, Christmas
Festive fans, we are SO back! Christmas shopping season has officially begun, and this time we’re heading to Selfridges on Oxford Street to explore its wonderfully colourful Christmas department. The theme for 2026 is Christmas in the City, and honestly,...
by Claire Etchell | 14th October 2026 | Autumn, Blog, Halloween
Discover the colourful Pumpkin Valley, the prettiest pumpkin photo spots, pumpkin drinks, Halloween treats and everything you need to know before visiting Tulleys Pumpkin Festival in West Sussex. If there’s one thing I love about autumn, it’s having an...
by Claire Etchell | 9th October 2026 | Blog, Christmas, London
As Mariah would say… it’s time! ✨ Few places in London capture the magic of Christmas quite like Fortnum & Mason. From its iconic advent calendar façade on Piccadilly to its twinkling pastel Christmas shop and exquisite hampers, this legendary department store...
by Claire Etchell | 17th September 2026 | Blog, London
Discover Fleurs de Villes DIANA, a beautiful floral fashion exhibition celebrating Princess Diana through exquisite flower-covered dresses at Somerset House in London. If you love flowers, fashion and a little London magic, I have discovered an exhibition that feels...
by Claire Etchell | 10th September 2026 | Autumn, Blog, London
Autumn in London is one of my favourite times of year. The city feels like a film set with golden leaves falling in royal parks, flower shops swapping pastel blooms for jewel tones, and cafés dressed up with pumpkins. Every corner feels Instagrammable. This blog is my...
by Claire Etchell | 3rd September 2026 | Blog, Travel
There are some places in Italy that everyone seems to know about. Rome, Florence, Venice, the Amalfi Coast, Lake Como… And then there are places you stumble across and immediately wonder: why had I never heard of this before? For me, that place was Numana. I visited...
by Claire Etchell | 14th August 2026 | Blog, Christmas
Harrods Christmas is officially back for 2026! 🎄 And despite it being only August, the famous Knightsbridge department store has already opened its Christmas department. I headed to Harrods to take a first look at the Harrods Christmas Shop 2026, meet this...
by Claire Etchell | 27th July 2026 | Blog, London, Summer
If you’ve only ever visited London in winter, you’re missing one of the city’s best-kept secrets. After spending 15 summers living in London, I’ve discovered that this city completely transforms when the sun comes out. Rose gardens burst into...
by Claire Etchell | 7th July 2026 | Blog, Summer
When Taylor Swift sings, “I go to secret gardens in my mind,” this is exactly the place I imagine. Hidden away inside Richmond Park is one of London’s prettiest summer gardens – a peaceful rose garden tucked behind Pembroke Lodge that feels like...
by Claire Etchell | 18th June 2026 | Blog, London, Summer
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet…” and few places in London capture the romance of summer quite like Queen Mary’s Gardens in Regent’s Park. With thousands of colourful roses filling the air with fragrance, peaceful hidden corners, elegant fountains and...
by Claire Etchell | 12th June 2026 | Blog, Chelsea in Bloom, London, Spring
Every May, thousands of flower lovers descend on Chelsea for what is arguably the most famous flower show in the world. RHS Chelsea Flower Show is a bucket-list event for many gardeners, plant enthusiasts and visitors to London, and this year I returned for my second...
by Claire Etchell | 2nd June 2026 | Blog, Travel
If you’re looking for the perfect spring getaway in England, the Cotswolds is hard to beat. I recently spent six days exploring the area with my parents, staying in the beautiful market town of Chipping Campden and using it as a base to discover charming...
by Claire Etchell | 15th April 2026 | Blog, London, Spring
If you’re looking for a London day out that feels more like a countryside escape, Richmond is one of the most beautiful places to visit – especially in spring. On a warm, sunny day, I spent the day exploring Richmond with a friend, following a circular walking...
by Claire Etchell | 17th March 2026 | Blog, Travel
If you’re looking for a beautiful UK coastal escape, Dorset is one of the best places to visit. With charming seaside towns, dramatic cliffs and scenic coastal walks, the Jurassic Coast is perfect for a relaxed week away. I recently spent a week in Dorset with my...
by Claire Etchell | 7th March 2026 | Belgravia in Bloom, Blog, Chelsea in Bloom, Spring
I LOVE Spring in London, the streets burst into colour with magnificent flowers blooming each year. Chelsea in Bloom 2026 is returning to London this May, transforming the streets of Chelsea and Belgravia into a spectacular free flower festival filled with creativity,...
by Claire Etchell | 17th February 2026 | Blog, London
London is romantic all year round and as a Valentine’s Day baby, I feel particularly qualified to say so. Whether you’re planning a dreamy date, celebrating something special, or simply romanticising your own life (which I fully support), this city delivers every...
by Claire Etchell | 1st February 2026 | Blog, London
I am so excited to introduce you to one of my forever favourites! Peggy Porschen is one of London’s most recognisable cafés – known for its pink façade, floral installations and beautifully detailed cakes. Located on Elizabeth Street in Belgravia, it’s a...
by Claire Etchell | 13th January 2026 | Blog, London
The most beautiful free museum for a winter or rainy day in London If you’re looking for something cosy, inspiring and completely free to do in London during winter, a visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) should be at the very top of your list. On a cold...
by Claire Etchell | 6th January 2026 | Blog, Christmas, London
Winter in London has a very special kind of magic. The light is softer, the streets are quieter in the mornings, and there’s something incredibly comforting about wrapping up warm and exploring the city on foot — stopping for coffee, galleries, and little cosy corners...
