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The Butterfly Bar

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

I’m not usually a fan of chains (ok, maybe I’ll admit a penchant for Starbucks) and so I was surprised to discover The Butterfly Bar in Notting Hill. Part of the Itsu chain -the eat in or takeaway stores dotted across London serving delicious soups, sushi, noodles & rice dishes … Continue reading →

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Jake or Dinos Chapman, White Cube

Posted on July 16, 2011 by

I’m still not entirely sure if the art at White Cube, Mason’s Yard is by Jake or Dinos Chapman, but ultimately it doesn’t matter. To add to the challenge, I can only see the first half of the show at Mason’s Yard … Continue reading →

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New Chaplin Collection at Musée de l’Elysée

Posted on July 14, 2011 by

A few years ago I spent a memorable afternoon with Michael Chaplin, strolling around the grounds of his father’s former home, Manoir de Ban in Corsier-sur-Vevey. Charlie Chaplin purchased the house in 1953 and remained here with his family until his … Continue reading →

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Wearable Art at Painswick

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

Painswick is often referred to as the Queen of the Cotswolds due to its fine buildings of creamy limestone reflecting the town’s former prosperity during 300 years at the forefront of the cloth industry. Situated between Stroud and Cheltenham, Painswick boasts the most beautiful … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Movie Ever Sold

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

The full title should actually read: “POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold.” That’s because POM Wonderful, manufacturer of pomegranate juice in the “double-bulb” bottle we see on our local Waitrose shelf, paid rather a considerable amount for the honour of featuring in the … Continue reading →

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Leighton House Museum

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

This week I spent an exquisite evening at Leighton House Museum. Home of Victorian painter and sculptor, Frederic Leighton, this gem of a house in Holland Park never ceases to amaze. The design of the building began in 1864 and continued during the following 30 years with … Continue reading →

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Coco Chanel: The Legend And The Life

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

The last book I read on the subject of ‘Coco’ Gabrielle Chanel was by French writer and former editor-in-chief of French Vogue, Edmonde Charles-Roux. Although packed full of fascinating information and indeed the definitive book on Chanel up until that point, I found Roux’s … Continue reading →

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Pinta 2011

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

Last year’s Pinta saw the launch of the first annual Latin American art fair in Europe at Earls Court. Already established in New York, Pinta’s aim was to become a regular fixture in the London art calendar, so it’s thrilling to see them back for … Continue reading →

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Fish Spa at BodyHeat

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

The practice may have been banned in 14 states in the U.S., but even a fishy statistic such as this, wasn’t going to stand between me and a good pedicure. Heading to the blue UV-lit basement of BodyHeat on the New King’s Road, I … Continue reading →

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Dare to Wear: Glass Dresses by Diana Dias-Leão

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

A recent visit to Liverpool led me to one of my favourite art galleries – the Walker  - housing a treasure trove of paintings and sculpture from the 13th century to the present day. The gallery is particularly strong in … Continue reading →

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