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 | 12th June 2025 | Blog, Spring, Summer
Mayfair is one of the most elegant and exclusive corners of London. A place of poshy posh cars, hidden gardens, world-class designer boutiques and historic charm. In this blog post, I’m taking you on the exact walking route I filmed for YouTube (watch the video...
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 | 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 | 15th April 2025 | Blog, Feature, Spring
Do I have an obsession with seasonal content? 100% yes. Ever since Miley Cyrus’s Easter-themed Vogue shoot in 2018 (niche, I know), I’ve been completely sold on creating beautifully themed content for the holidays. If you’re a fellow content creator, brand, or small...
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...
by Claire Etchell | 31st March 2025 | Blog, London, Spring
We’re so lucky in London to be blessed with so many perfectly pink and white blossom trees in parks and streets throughout the city in spring. In this blog I’m going through my camera roll to share with you the locations plus the dates I took the pictures so you can...
by Claire Etchell | 22nd March 2025 | Blog, London, Spring
Magnolia in London is peak pretty. The perfect pink blooms signal the start of spring set against rows of historic white stucco fronted houses. But London is a big place, where should you go to see the best magnolia? 🌷 When Does Magnolia Bloom in London? Magnolia...
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 | 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 | 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 | 28th February 2024 | Blog, Feature, Spring
Spring is just around the corner and so I have been thinking about creative content for spring. Whether that is fashion, interiors or lifestyle, spring is full of blooming flowers, brighter colours and tasty snacks. Easter is a time for renewal, so what better way to...
by Claire Etchell | 25th June 2018 | Feature, London, Spring
I would be very happy if it was Royal Ascot every single day. I love the elegance, I like the rush of excitement when I see the races, I love the outfits, I love the names of the horses, the colours the jockeys wear, I love the fact that men have top hats and I even...
by Claire Etchell | 21st February 2015 | Feature, Spring
I recently had a spring clean of my wardrobe. Not the wussy kind I normally have where I get everything out, imagine some emotional attachment/marvel that it is not completely knackered/think of the next hypothetical time I will wear it. Oh no, this was EPIC. Turned...
