Monthly Archives: January 2010

Chapters, Blackheath, London

When I was on maternity leave there were days I felt like everyone else was busy at work and I was the only person – in the world – sitting at home longing for an adult conversation.  On days like … Continue reading

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5th Floor, Waterstone’s Piccadilly, London

Browsing leisurely in a bookshop, working my way from one interest or passion to another, is a luxury I rarely have time for now I have a 3 year old as well as a job.   Occasionally, my husband and … Continue reading

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Village East, Bermondsey Street, London

The Saturday morning we were due to visit our friends in Bermondsey dawned as wet as a very wet thing. It was definitely a bad sign. Bermondsey is home to a cool mixture of creative and NYLON types and sits … Continue reading

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Brompton Quarter Brasserie, London, SW3

For a while after Jack was born I had my hair cut by the beloved-of-fashion-and-beauty-journalists Hari of Hari’s in Brompton Road.  It was an incredible indulgence since it involved (not only expense but also) a Saturday morning trek from Blackheath … Continue reading

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Shillibeers, Carpenter’s Mews, London, N6

Friends of ours had invited us to join them and Adelie, their two year old, on a trip to the Pleasance Theatre to see a production of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Room on The Broom.  It was Jack’s first … Continue reading

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