Adventures in Architecture

How many of us Londoners chastise ourselves for not making the most of what our city offers?

Knowing that the RA's Sensing Space exhibition was in its last days, and having heard how good it was, it was first thing on my list when I was able to catch an afternoon off.

Inspiration Monday 21.04.2014

Tis' the good reader that makes the good book.

Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803-1882

Weekend Photography Course

Becoming a parent involves learning so much and acquiring so many new skills that it can be challenging to find the time to learn something for yourself.

I'd always wanted to develop my photography and have a better technical understanding... but doing this blog and, of course, having a beautiful daughter gave me two brilliant excuses to finally get round to it.

The Nigel Wilson Weekend Photography course is rated as one of the best in London, and it was easy to see why.

Inspiration Monday 14.04.2014

Love is the answer, but while you are waiting for the answer, sex raises some pretty good questions.

Woody Allen

Trip on the London Eye

When I realised that neither I nor my mum had been on the London Eye in the 14 years since it opened, it seemed the perfect outing for her birthday.

Two mums - and Kiddo of course!

Inspiration Monday 7.04.2014

Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.

Barbara De Angelis

Art for a Kitchen Wall

Reports that an Italian factory worker had a stolen Gauguin on his kitchen wall made me wonder what I would chose.

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