by Claire Etchell | 30th November 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
If you love sparkly Christmas decorations, pink storefronts, candy-cane arches, luxury wreaths and the most Instagrammable corners of London, then welcome – you’re in the right place. Today I’m taking you on a magical festive walk through Belgravia, Sloane...
by Claire Etchell | 27th November 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
Harry Potter Christmas Tree at King’s Cross Station If you’re a Harry Potter fan (hi, it’s me 🙋🏼♀️), you need to see this year’s magical Christmas Tree at King’s Cross Station. It’s not just a tree – it’s a full mini Diagon Alley, right in the middle of the...
by Claire Etchell | 23rd November 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
Hello festive fans, it’s Christmas Claire and the City reporting for duty with a brand-new festive guide to one of London’s most magical neighbourhoods: Covent Garden at Christmas. I’m Claire, a tulle-wearing girl who creates Love Letters to London and shares the most...
by Claire Etchell | 13th November 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
Bond Street at Christmas is one of the most dazzling places in London – a glittering runway of designer boutiques, glowing decorations, and the kind of festive magic that feels straight out of a luxury holiday film. If you’re planning a chic Christmas day out in...
by Claire Etchell | 11th November 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
If there’s one place in London that truly knows how to do Christmas in style, it’s Selfridges. Each year, the Oxford Street department store transforms into a festive wonderland – but this year, there’s a little extra magic in the air. It is FIT FOR A PRINCESS!...
by Claire Etchell | 9th November 2025 | Autumn, 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 | 4th November 2025 | Blog, Christmas, London
Christmas in London IS ICONIC. From glittering shopping streets to historic department stores transformed into winter wonderlands, the city feels like it’s stepped straight out of a Christmas film. If you’re visiting in November or December, welcome to the...
by Claire Etchell | 26th September 2025 | 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 | 2nd September 2025 | Blog, London
A magical, Instagrammable journey through the wizarding world Hello witches, wizards, and muggles! Wands at the ready because today I’m taking you on a full Harry Potter walking tour across London. This self-guided day out will whisk you from King’s Cross and St...
by Claire Etchell | 20th August 2025 | Blog, London
Visiting the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden If you’re looking for a fun, photogenic, and very London day out, the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden is the perfect stop. From red buses to retro tube carriages, it’s full of history, nostalgia, and...
by Claire Etchell | 29th July 2025 | Blog, London, Spring, Summer
Maida Vale and Little Venice will forever have a piece of my heart. I lived here for over five years, and while I now explore every inch of London, there’s something extra special about returning to this calm, corner of the city. This video was a joy to make because I...
by Claire Etchell | 17th July 2025 | Blog, London
There are few nights in London as dreamy as a trip to the ballet at the Royal Opera House and this one was straight out of a Carrie Bradshaw fantasy. It was giving Sex and the City but minus Alexander Petrovsky! ✨ Grab your heels (but make sure they’re...
by Claire Etchell | 25th June 2025 | Blog, London, Summer
Mayfield Lavender Farm is one of the UK’s most Instagrammable summer hotspots and this year, there’s something new blooming. I’ve visited the iconic Mayfield Lavender Fam before (click here), but this time I was buzzing (like the bees!) to explore their brand-new...
by Claire Etchell | 17th June 2025 | Blog, Feature, London, Summer
Wimbledon is one of the most iconic tennis tournaments in the world — but it’s also so much more than just a two-week sporting event. Whether you’re a tennis fanatic or simply looking for a quintessential British day out, this guide will show you how to soak up...
by Claire Etchell | 27th May 2025 | Blog, Feature, London
After living in London for 15 years, I finally did it. I went inside Tower Bridge. Not just walked over it (a million times), but actually paid for the full experience: the glass walkway, panoramic views, the original engine rooms — the lot. If you’re a Londoner who’s...
by Claire Etchell | 10th May 2025 | Blog, London, Spring
Looking for the prettiest walking route in London for a sunshine day? Join me on a spring stroll through some of the capital’s most photogenic spots — from elegant Belgravia, pastel-perfect Chelsea, and over the iconic Albert Bridge to finish in leafy Battersea Park....
by Claire Etchell | 2nd May 2025 | Blog, Feature, London
If you know me, you’ll know I’ve got about 25 alarms set for the start of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. That is because it also signals the start of Chelsea in Bloom and Belgravia in Bloom. As a London girl, I’ve been going to this free flower...
by Claire Etchell | 28th April 2025 | Blog, London, Spring
Welcome to one of London’s most magical hidden gems: Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park. It is one of the Royal Parks and it is completely free to visit – lucky us! Just a little further out of London, near Hampton Court, Richmond Park is a huge...
by Claire Etchell | 18th April 2025 | Blog, London, Spring
Welcome to Spring in London, a time for wisteria hysteria! The stunning lilac-coloured flower frames iconic London homes. As I’ve lived in Kensington, that is where a lot of my recommendations are – but I think it’s safe to say, it’s one of the best areas for...
by Claire Etchell | 8th April 2025 | Blog, London, Spring
If you’re in London over Easter this April, make sure you look for the Big Egg Hunt in London. Over 100 eggs have been created by artists and designers and spread all over the capital from Tower Bridge to Covent Garden and Battersea Power Station. It’s a bit like...
