Sunday 29 April 2012

HOUSE OF THE WEEK


Playford Hall, Suffolk
£2,450,000

3 reception rooms, 8 bedrooms
coach house with annexe
gardens, grounds and parkland
tennis court, moat and lake
28 acres
2 gate lodges also available

Playford Hall is a magnificent Grade II* Listed country house dating back to the late 16th Century when it was built for Sir Anthony Felton, the High Sherriff of Suffolk in 1597.








Saturday 28 April 2012

The Vyne - National Trust House visit

Today I went to The Vyne, a National Trust house located in Hampshire. The weather was pretty miserable so unfortunately I didn't have a look around the grounds as much as I would have liked, but its a beautiful house, built in the Tudor times for Lord Sandy's, Henry VIII's Lord Chamberlain. It then become home to the Chute family for almost 300 years. 

I took a few photo's while I wondered round.




















RESTAURANT REVIEW

Its been 5 long years with my boyfriend - to celebrate, we went for cocktails at Bohemia Lounge on Great Eastern Street and then supper at Les Trois Garcons, both in Shoreditch and both excellent. 

You have to book in advance to go to Bohemia Lounge.  Its underground, in what seems like where they would have stored wine/beer in the past. There are cave-like forms with nice little seating areas. The decor is  simple retro/modern. There's a magazine rack with issues of Wallpaper and Monocle. The menus are within old Czech books. The owner, Paul, will personally serve you - the drinks are not hugely expensive but don't last long. My favorite cocktail was Holy Smoke - think it was about £14.00, but there are others for £7.00.  I recommend going here for a quiet, special drink - if you want somewhere a little different. 







Then we went to french restaurant, Les Trois Garcons, just around the corner past Shoreditch House. This was such a gem! The interior was opulent, with every piece considered. Ancient stuffed animals adorned the walls from Monkeys to Giraffes - great chandeliers and handbags hung from the ceiling - the whole atmosphere was magical. We both had 3 courses along with red wine - it was probably the best meal I've ever eaten, however it is pretty expensive - I think it worked out £90.00 a head. But I really really suggest going for a special occasion because it's worth it. Sorry, all my photos are quite blurred as was using my phone.
















So .... there you go - and the results are.... 

Bohemia Lounge 8/10

Les Trois Garcons 10/10


Sunday 22 April 2012


BOOTS: CARVELA
BAG: JIGSAW
TOP: VINTAGE JAEGER
SANDLES: VINTAGE

Tuesday 17 April 2012

Friday 13 April 2012

HOUSE OF THE WEEK

May Cottage, Wiltshire
4 Bedrooms
£500,000


visit : www.carterjonas.co.uk for more details

Thursday 12 April 2012



BEDS ALL TAKEN FROM WEBSITE WWW.SELLINGANTIQUES.CO.UK




Wednesday 11 April 2012

MORRIS & CO.

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