The Ritz first opened its doors in 1906; at the time it was considered one of the greatest hotels in the world. The Ritz remained open during both world wars and survived the Blitz.Conceived by the famous hotelier César Ritz with the aim of becoming the ultimate destination for guests looking to stay at the … Continue reading A F T E R N O O N • tea at The Ritz, London
Today we ventured to New Era Square , Sheffield - dubbed Sheffield's Chinese Quarter. To be honest I only had a vague idea where it was, but we managed to find it ok. More luck than anything. It is situated on St Mary's Gate [ see map below]. We parked at the pay and display … Continue reading L Y K K E • Sheffield
It's a family affair.... My mum drank whisky & green ginger . My dad has his either neat or with a little water. My brother drinks his with ... anything ! Me ... I like mine with coke. Whisky has and always will be my favourite. I have recently been flirting with Gin but I … Continue reading L I F E | Old Fashioned Master Class with Glen Moray
By my own admission I've always been a whisky kinda lady. Then Mum got cancer... We would have our girlie afternoons , sit and sip coffee together, chit-chat about everything and nothing. On occasion the coffee would be substituted by a large Gin and Tonic. I didn't really like Gin back then, I didn't hate … Continue reading S H E F F I E L D | Gin experience at Locksley Distilling
My family think I'm stark-raving bonkers [ they'd not be far wrong I guess ] They have no idea how blogging works or what it is all about. I'm a constant source of entertainment to them especially when I ask for a #OOTD photo. They take my photos [under duress] while shouting "poser" or "frustrated … Continue reading LADIES THAT LUNCH | Prince of Wales – the big revealing
Sheffield has recently had an influx of new cool places to hang out . We have always been a bit behind the rest of our neighbours Manchester and Leeds so it's good to see us catching up. At last. Though saying that our Christmas market is seriously lacking ! Last week I, along with a … Continue reading LADIES THAT LUNCH | The Library Bar and Restaurant