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My King’s Road: Young Apprentice Harry Maxwell
January 23, 2012 08:53 | Entertainment
Harry Maxwell, or Harry M as his friends call him, was a recent semi-finalist on BBC1’s 2011 Young Apprentice. He was described as “exceptional” by Lord Sugar and is currently in his final year of A-Levels at Rugby school. Working towards...
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Return to the Purple Dragon - part 1
January 20, 2012 13:22 | Shopping
Right before the December school holidays, I had the decadent good fortune of being invited for a return visit to Purple Dragon in Chelsea to meet with the visionary entrepreneur and super-mum, Shari Meyers. Shari is the creator and hands-on...
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Review: The Botanist Sloane Square
February 04, 2012 13:11 | Food
The Botanist couldn’t be more Sloane Square if it tried. Perched on one corner of the square, it honours Dr Hans Sloane, noted scientist and, of course, botanist.
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Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair opens on Tuesday
January 21, 2012 15:17 | News
The winter Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair in the marquee in Battersea Park, opens on Tuesday 24 January with a full house of more than 140 exhibitors. The event, which runs until Sunday 29 January, showcases a range of unusual and practical period furniture...
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Celebrate Chinese New Year at Awana
January 23, 2012 09:05 | Food
Tonight is Chinese New Year, and what better way to celebrate than with a slap-up meal. Fine-dining Malaysian restaurant Awana is hosting a celebration for the Year of the Dragon, with a mouth-watering menu offering a selection of authentic Chinese dishes.
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Win A Weekend Escape With Sheepskin, Inspired Cottages
January 12, 2012 14:39 | Win
Sheepskin, founded in 2009, is an exclusive collection of unique holiday cottages. Whether you are looking for a cosy character cottage, a secluded and romantic retreat, a family holiday by the sea or luxury weekend break in the mountains, Sheepskin...
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Review: The Scene at the World's End
February 19, 2012 15:14 | Food
The World’s End is at the end of the King's Road that you might not necessarily be drawn to. But if you can persevere past the shops and restaurants before it, and around the World's End corner, the pub is...
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Flyover reopens to light traffic
January 13, 2012 14:48 | News
Hammersmith Flyover has today reopened – but in a restricted capacity, with only one lane open in each direction to cars, vans and other light vehicles. Traffic restrictions are being enforced by a 6ft 6in width restriction at either end of...
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Beauty Review: Vivify Spa Chelsea
January 16, 2012 08:51 | Shopping
If you, like us, have been bombarded with detox and diet messages since January started you might be a bit sick of them. Okay so in hindsight eating an entire block of Stilton or slowly but steadily working your way...
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Beautiful bridesmaids
January 23, 2012 19:54 | Shopping
The foremost concern for a bride is normally for her own dress, but it is important to remember the bridesmaids want to feel special too. Just like the bride, the bridesmaids will be in the spot light all day, and...
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performing special valentines concert
January 23, 2012 20:45 | Entertainment
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing the timeless music of Burt Bacharach for a special Valentines day performance on 14 February at Cadogan Hall. If you're feeling musical, treat your loved one to the romantic sounds of Bacharach's gems such as...
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War Horse Lates at the National Army Museum
January 24, 2012 14:33 | Entertainment
Looking for something to do at the end of the month and want to save a bit of money? The National Army Museum on Royal Hospital Road, is launching its free evening exhibition War Horse Lates every last Friday of...
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How to feel energised: 5 easy tips
February 13, 2012 14:12 | Shopping
Short, cold days, long, cold nights. Warm, soft duvets. It's not easy to get up in the morning and feel full of beans, right? Don't worry, help is at hand: we asked the experts for their tips on how to increase...
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Get a reservation at the Dorsia
January 26, 2012 07:46 | Food
Dorsia is located in a classic Georgian town house on Cromwell Road and promises a home from home for its members. The entire lower ground floor is devoted to hedonistic dance and fun in a club, the ground floor opens up...
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Mandarin Oriental unveil new scented stay package with Ormonde Jayne
January 23, 2012 08:42 | Shopping
You might think The Mandarin Oriental has everything. Nothing could make it better. It’s as good as it gets. And, for the most part you’d be correct. However, they’ve introduced a little change that edges it that little bit further...
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Win £100 to spend at Gina Conway Aveda Salons and Spas
January 30, 2012 09:04 | Win
The award winning Gina Conway Aveda Salons and Spas offer a range of luxurious hair and spa experiences all using Aveda’s naturally derived hair and skincare range. With locations in Chelsea, Notting Hill, Fulham and Wimbledon, the Gina Conway Aveda Salons...
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Exotic prints and tie dye for your spring wardrobe
January 31, 2012 07:22 | Shopping
So it’s a new year and it's winter. You probably have spent most of the month wrapped up warm in thick coats scarves and whatever you can bear to wear under all that for the gloomy commute to work. Well...
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Classics with My Baby at Christ Church Chelsea
January 30, 2012 09:37 | Entertainment
Want to feel amazingly smug about doing your mummy job while giving yourself a genuine treat at the same time? Then take your baby, infant or child to a Classics with my Baby concert at a variety of London locations...
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Bluebird launches its afternoon tea
January 31, 2012 07:39 | Food
Chelsea’s most famous neighbourhood restaurant, Bluebird, has launched its new afternoon tea. The traditional afternoon treat includes fresh fruit scones with clotted cream and jam, an assortment of finger sandwiches with fillings including egg mayonnaise and cress, smoked salmon, cucumber and...
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Parallax AF to open at New Chelsea Venue
January 03, 2012 13:40 | News
After a successful 2011, Parallax AF is moving to Chelsea Town Hall in the fashionable King’s Road area of Chelsea, London, with a sister project, Plat4m, remaining at La Galleria, Royal Opera Arcade, Pall Mall. “Not only is the Chelsea...
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