Angela Coomey

.. BAR DU CHAMPAGNE, LONDON - brunch at this charming bistro & champagne bar in Covent Garden. CG has long been one of my favourite parts of London so always happy to see a pretty new restaurant opening, needless to say they had me at their pink Venini chandeliers. Our brunch spread included the ...

.. BACCHANALIA LONDON - Feasting beneath the gods at Mayfairs mythology-inspired Greco-Roman restaurant Bacchanalia. Always excited to walk into this other-worldly, fantastical place and last weekend we got to try their brand new Roman Sunday Brunch. The set brunch comes with Campari cocktails to...

.. WOLFOX COFFEE, LONDON ...Coffee at Wolfox - the Savoys elegant new cafe in the Strand. I tried one of their delicious raspberry croissants, an excellent flat white and made an attempt at dipping my croissant - came to the conclusion I am not a dunker.. Dont worry, no pastries were harmed in t...

.. THE BRADLEY HARE, WILTSHIRE - Last week I escaped to the countryside for a fabulous night at the cosiest of country inns. The Bradley Hare is situated on the Duke of Somersets Estate in the picturesque village of Maiden Bradley, surrounded by glorious English countryside. The interior design ...

... Chelsea in Bloom - Floral Feasts .. Some highlights from early last week soaking up the floral wonders of this years festival.Maybe I should have given a warning for cuteness overload with the first pic? A sausage dog floral picnic - so sweet your dentist gonna be mad! Swipe for more. LK B...

.. FOGGY LONDON MORNING .. Big Ben peeking through the mist, whatever the weather I never tire of this iconic view. This was taken on a morning walk a couple of weeks back, but it matches todays mist and murk - a complete contrast to yesterday one day of summer. London I love you despite your c...

.. DAPHNES LONDON .. Chelsea Flower Show is almost here and the celebrations began with a delightful Spring in Sorrento lunch at Daphnes. We sat down to a fab Amalfi-coastal inspired menu accompanied by floral Malfy gin cocktails. Highlights included Rigatoni with Veal Rag, st Courgette Flowers ...

... Books and blooms - Walden Books ..One of my favourite little secondhand book shops really comes into its own during wisteria season.I dont get up to Camden that often but I do enjoy my annual pilgrimage to this shop. Id best post this now - the past week galloped away from me and it seems to ...

... Books are uniquely portable magic - Stephen King. .The stunning Livaria Lello is one of the oldest bookshops in Portugal and quite possibly the most beautiful bookstore in the world. With spectacular gothic architecture and that ruby-red staircase, its the stuff of dreams. Being the perfect ...

. SOURDOUGH SOPHIA ~ LONDON ..I hear bows are trending, Ill have a pastry one please! Always up for visit to a pretty bakery and newly opened Sourdough Sophia in Islington, North London is cute as a button. Their bread, pastries and cakes are fabulous and are all freshly baked on site. I tried th...

... Still my number one .. The wisteria in London bloomed early this year, which seems strange considering our weather seems to be stuck in winter mode. I went for a walk around Holland Park today bundled up in a jumper and puffer coat - Im feeling very seasonally confused! Hope youre enjoying yo...

... Shopfront love - a little gem spotted in Oxford. Its Monday, a day of few words. Happy new week! ......#oxford #storefront #storetraits#norahsantiques #discoveroxford #visitengland #bestcitybreaks #europefocus#britishsnaps #oxfordshire#igersoxford #oxfordlens #lovegreatbritain #darkacademiaae...