Halloween Inspiration

Halloween Inspiration

We have all seen the Buzzfeed articles about Halloween ideas but I always find inspiration lacking every year.  Red Riding Hood or vampire is my default because I have a red cape or body glitter, toga and voila! Greek goddess in under five minutes.  Yet this year I am fresh out of ideas and want to try something new… Lust List: Face Lace Lace Cape CAPE Splashing out on some shoulder bling  (add some red or black lips on an all black...

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Come with me now on a journey through Time and Space… #tiaratuesday Princess Andrew’s tiara Both the woman and the tiara have an amazing history; really recommend a close read of this interesting princess. An update on the Potters in time for the first week at Hogwarts! This seems an incredibly useful app, much safer than the ‘text when home but actually we’ll both fall asleep’ approach. Taylor Swift: A Socratic Dialogue “Women made great spies...

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Come with me now on a journey through Time and Space… Apologies for being quiet of late, my laptop has reached its twilight years so I have been trying to coax it into working, with mixed results*. Coupled with an amazing heatwave here in London I decided a sabbatical from life was required whilst I try to find career inspiration! #tiaratuesday : Tatler kindly gave us a slideshow of tiaras Yet I think I’d prefer these  Peridots as a gift...

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Come with me now on a journey through Time and Space… #tiaratuesday : An unknown Tiara courtesy of V&A A beautiful late 19th century Czech tiara made of glass. 25 women’s words of wisdom. 50 fashionable film noir moments (I also recommend many of them if you like old movies/ film noir) Low-effort toddler games for the family gatherings over the summer! An interesting article on...

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Get that Friday Feeling!

Get that Friday Feeling!

CALLING ALL LONDONERS! It is London Art Week so find the green balloons that will be tied to the doors of art dealers from all areas and covering all mediums! Also come find me on Old Bond St for a peek at our Old Masters and my fantastic desk! A song to play you out:   Baby’s In Love came up on an 8tracks playlist and was fun to groove to on a Saturday night!   What to watch: I really want to start watching The Affair.  ...

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Come with me now on a journey through Time and Space… Miss Ecuador 2014 I embrace all tiaras and the designer Daniella not only has some much better details but more beautiful drawings of tiaras. 50SHADESOFFLASHHEART How to do anything. Photograph: Philip Toscano/PA Still finding treasures like this hidden Monet at auction – what a find! The disease of being busy. Ten Summer Punch recipes to get you through the heat wave! The French 75...

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Come with me now on a journey through Time and Space…   #tiaratuesday: I present to you, via the Fug Girls, the WEDDING and the GUESTS with many tiaras and back-stories to behold! I honestly wear all of these hairstyles to either hide my unwashed hair or because it is too hot to have long hair! Things not to worry about. I love the comments on this epic wedding portrait, as well as the colour and awkwardness of medieval artwork. 10...

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Get that Friday Feeling!

Get that Friday Feeling!

Thank lord it is Friday. Sorry for the absence, it all gets a little hectic in the art world with Masterpiece Art Fair, London Art Week and the summer sales at Christies, Sothebys and Bonhams! Here is a song to play you out: Strut away to this summertime jam;  Girl in a Country Song always makes me grin as sometimes I think country songs can be a little misleading, especially when some of the best girl power tunes are country songs.   What...

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Come with me now on a journey through Time and Space… #tiaratuesday :  British Museum Shell Parure A beautiful and over-the-top pastel shell tiara – I chose it because at each end are beautiful undulating sea horses, such a shame they aren’t pictured! Celebrity Chef cooking tips that are useful and I definitely need! My Dad Tried to Kill Me with an Alligator is an article that reminded me of many a family holiday! You’ll want...

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Come with me now on a journey through Time and Space…   #tiaratuesday :  Lotus Flower Tiara I feel like the photos do not do this one justice. 10 Manliest Sea Shanties. The Cake Blog is, for me, one of my favourite blogs, mainly because it is about beautiful cakes, like this Earl Grey and Raspberry Cake. Glow in the dark glassware! This colour game is ADDICTIVE Gin, Jam & Yoghurt Cocktail Can’t decide if this will be delicious or...

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