As with most posts, this one wasn't planned. Let's just say some thing's are just too good not to share; like my love of the films Spatacus and Jason and the Argonauts...I could recite them both to you, but I won't. Not today anyway. Plus I'm nice like that. You may have guessed by now that … Continue reading Seeing the new year in Italian Style…
Hello everyone. Firstly, I hope you've had a fabulous Christmas. Secondly I hope you got everything you wished for. Be that in the form of a fabulous gift, or just to spend some quality time with your loved ones. We've had a grand few days. I think I've come out of it half a stone heavier … Continue reading It’s over…but a good time was had by all
Let me introduce you to the city of Sheffield. My Home.
Laurent- Perrier Afternoon Tea at The Cavendish Restaurant, Chatsworth House - a Birthday treat from the Mr ... he's a star and I'm very lucky. He says he never known anybody my age get so giddy about Birthdays...I'm not sure what he's getting at. I mean doesn't everybody wake up at 5.30am on their birthday excited about … Continue reading Fizz at Cavendish Restaurant, Chatsworth
I've often quite fancied myself as a Carrie Bradshaw type figure ... Only I'd be floating around Sheffield, double her size with not such an exciting wardrobe and nanny hair, rather than her beautiful mane. Yep I'm still growing and falling out with my hair on a daily basis. I've grown particularly fond of Kelham … Continue reading Kelham island delights…Urban 1/4
I was lucky enough to be invited out for Afternoon Tea last Saturday. The venue, Harvey Nichols in Leeds. I had been to their restaurant and bar a few times previously but never experienced their Afternoon Tea. My friend, Karen had reached the ripe old young age of 50 on New Year’s Eve and one … Continue reading Champagne Afternoon Tea – Harvey Nix, Leeds
Sometimes, just sometimes, I realise just how bloody lucky I am. That maybe, just maybe, I'm actually quite good company and people want to spend time with me. My lovely friend Mike asked me to join him for a bite to eat and to attend a show for the second time in as many weeks. I think … Continue reading Blood Brothers and pre-theatre ‘tea’ at Crucible Corner….
On Saturday, on the recommendation of a mutual friend, we headed to The Carding Shed at Hepworth. Situated in an old mill it's fairly easy to find. Saying that we got lost a few times, ending up sat in a few 'dead end courtyards' and scaring a man half to death in the process. He was … Continue reading Oil Can Cafe @ The Carding Shed
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