by Claire Etchell | 29th December 2024 | Blog, Christmas, London
If you’re planning a visit to Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland in London this year, you’re in for a real treat! Whether it’s your first time or your 10th, this magical Christmas fair always delivers. It’s bigger, brighter, and busier every year, and 2025 promises to be...
by Claire Etchell | 22nd December 2024 | Feature, London, Spring, Summer
Kensington Palace Gardens is one of those spots in London that always feels like a breath of fresh air. Tucked away from the city buzz, it’s the perfect mix of regal charm and natural beauty. If you’ve never been, you’re in for a treat! This is a walking tour around...
by Claire Etchell | 21st November 2024 | Blog, Christmas, London
Hello London lovers! The festive season is here once again! We all know it officially starts on 1 November when Mariah Carey transitions from her Halloween outfit to her iconic Christmas look, signalling…IT’S TIMEEEE! Christmas in London is a magical place...
by Claire Etchell | 25th July 2024 | Blog, London, Taylor Swift
Welcome to my Taylor Swift Walking Tour for Camden Market, Primrose Hill & Hampstead Heath. I also have a Taylor Swift Walking Tour for Kensington to Notting Hill you can read here. If you’ve listened to the Lover album, you’ll know that Taylor enjoys walking...
by Claire Etchell | 24th July 2024 | Blog, London, Taylor Swift
Hello fellow Swifties! I have spent the last six months exploring Taylor Swift’s relationship with London and gathered all of the information together to create walking tours of the city. She has been visiting London long before she was using the city in her...
by Claire Etchell | 23rd July 2024 | Blog, London, Spring, Summer
Thanks to my friend Kate, I stumbled upon a magical spot in London that I had no idea existed. Kate bought me a book about Hidden London, and while I was skeptical at first—what could there possibly be in London that I don’t already know about?!?—I was quickly...
by Claire Etchell | 16th July 2024 | Blog, London
Come with me to the Barbie exhibition in the Design Museum in Kensington. I was so excited to visit this special display celebrating the 65th year of the iconic Barbie brand. Expect an overload of bubblegum pink and a journey through Barbie history! I grew up with...
by Claire Etchell | 9th July 2024 | Blog, London, Taylor Swift
As a very dedicated Swiftie, I’ve spent the last six months exploring the London locations and outfits inspired by Taylor Swift. That’s where I came across the famous The Black Dog in Vauxhall which has been named in a song in her 2024 album The Tortured...
by Claire Etchell | 5th July 2024 | Blog, London, Taylor Swift
I had the INCREDIBLE experience of attending Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour in June at Wembley Stadium, London! It was better than my WILDEST DREAMS! If you’re planning to catch her show in August, here are tips to ensure you have the best time possible. For...
by Claire Etchell | 1st July 2024 | Blog, Feature, London, Taylor Swift
In the last six months I’ve been studying Taylor Swift like I was doing a PHD in The Eras Tour. I’ve always been a fan, particularly Red, 1989, Reputation eras. However when I decided to create content to link in with the Eras Tour arriving in London, I realised her...
by Claire Etchell | 1st June 2024 | Blog, London, Taylor Swift
Hello, Lovers! Taylor Swift is returning to London this month, and I’ve rounded up places she visits and added locations that suit each era for maximum Swiftie impact. From Camden Market to The Black Dog Pub, this guide will help you capture the perfect London snap....
by Claire Etchell | 19th May 2024 | Blog, London
I’m pretty excited to say that Chelsea in Bloom has officially started as I spotted my first floral display yesterday at London’s Egerton Hotel. Every year the surrounding areas of Chelsea and Belgravia dress up their shops, cafes, and bars with floral themes to...
by Claire Etchell | 1st April 2024 | Blog, London
The classic Afternoon Tea is a British institution. This food extravaganza is a special event, one to get dressed up for and indulge in. Think Pride and Prejudice meets Bridgerton vibes, the style is very formal, fancy and ornate. Here’s my guide to the best Afternoon...
by Claire Etchell | 28th February 2024 | Blog, London, Spring, Summer
Hi I’m Claire and my specialist subject is FLOWERS. From blossom to magnolia, from rose gardens to floral filled cafes, I’ve got all the best places in London. London’s got some seriously Insta-worthy spots when it comes to blooms. Whether you’re a flower...
by Claire Etchell | 4th January 2024 | Blog, London
Hello lovers! It is 2024 and time to gather together all of London’s most romantic displays for your photos and videos. Here are the most Instagrammable Valentine’s Displays from 2023 so you know what to expect. Valentine’s Day is a much needed burst...
by Claire Etchell | 19th November 2023 | Blog, Christmas, Feature, London
It’s timeee! Mariah Carey is completely defrosted and belting out All I Want For Christmas – hurrah! London is one of my favourite places on earth for Christmas decorations. We have OTT displays, twinkling street lights, modern flashy trees, traditional...
by Claire Etchell | 25th October 2023 | Blog, Feature, Halloween, London
Whoop it is almost Halloween! Halloween in London is so special. Every year the most spectacular houses and beautiful shops are decorated with skeletons, ghosts, spiders and witches for this super spooky season. From Kensington to Chelsea houses to restaurants and...
by Claire Etchell | 22nd September 2023 | Blog, London
I’ve lived in London for over ten years and it has taken time to get to know this incredible city. There’s historic buildings, pretty palaces, beautiful neighbourhoods and iconic streets which make up this diverse city. In the age of social media, capturing...
by Claire Etchell | 12th July 2023 | Blog, Feature, London, Summer
If I’d have realised how easy it was to get to Mayfield Lavender Fields, I probably would have moved in! It’s an easy journey from London with parking on site, costs £5 entry and has a red phone box in the middle of beautiful lavender! Welcome to heaven, honestly the...
by Claire Etchell | 12th June 2023 | Blog, Feature, London
Hello and welcome to the most Instagrammable cafes and restaurants in London. I’ve included Insta hot spots from all-pink favourites to more hidden gems for a luxury look. I’ve travelled from Notting Hill to Richmond to find the best London has to offer...
