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
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D I S C O V E R I N G • Wentworth Woodhouse
I H A V E • always fancied myself as 'Lady of the Manor'. I swear in a previous life I was, or I like to believe I was ... knowing my luck I would have been a servant stuck downstairs in the kitchenToday we paid our first visit to Wentworth Woodhouse, which is just … Continue reading D I S C O V E R I N G • Wentworth Woodhouse
December so far … with a little help from instagram
#Ladies that Lunch – Vintage Tea Rooms
A couple of weeks ago I stated that 'Ladies that lunch' would be a weekly feature...Every Friday or thereabouts. The words me and my big mouth spring to mind... Fail! A funeral put pay to last weeks venture and my partner in crime unfortunately wasn't available. The previous week I had to cancel and dash … Continue reading #Ladies that Lunch – Vintage Tea Rooms
Champagne Afternoon Tea – Harvey Nix, Leeds
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
Oil Can Cafe @ The Carding Shed
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