Tag Archives: James Bond

Designing Bond: 50 Years of Bond Style

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

I’ve always been a Bond nerd, (see here my previous post on staying at Ian Fleming’s former home, Goldeneye) so was delighted when I heard that the Barbican had joined forces with EON productions together with fashion historian, Bronwyn Cosgrave and … Continue reading →

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Portmeirion: The Last Folly of the Western World

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

I crafted the above heading from a borrowed quote in The Times. In 1973, this is how the paper described  the beautiful, unique resort – built in the style of an Italian village – in Gwynedd, North Wales. Of course for lovers of cult television shows … Continue reading →

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The Cambrian

Posted on January 22, 2011 by

The Cambrian is a breath of fresh Swiss air. Not a cow bell or gingham tablecloth in sight and what’s more, blessed with views of the most spectacular scenery in the Swiss Alps. Nestled in the traditional and very pretty mountain village of Adelboden … Continue reading →

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Goldeneye

Posted on September 19, 2010 by

“Paw-paw with a slice of green lime, a dish piled with red bananas, purple-star apples and tangerines, scrambled eggs and bacon, Blue Mountain coffee – the most delicious in the world – Jamaican marmalade, almost black and guava jelly. As … Continue reading →

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