• Fashion & Beauty

    Comfy Fashion

    Lately I have been in trend heaven. I am a person of comfort before style (yes, I know, forgive me fashion gods), but you will mostly see me in dark denim, a jumper and, as of recently, my Roshe Runs. It’s so much easier to pull on some socks and…

  • Business

    How to avoid conversations with Management

    Conversations with Management are a mine field. You have to fake enthusiasm, excitement and interest. I prefer to avoid them entirely.   As I see my Manager approach, I pick up my phone and dial a random number. When he asks me something I mouth “big new customer” and start…

  • Lifestyle

    Bounce: The Home of Ping Pong

    I discovered Bounce, one afternoon as I had a hankering for some table tennis. Bounce is a great venue for those who like table tennis, but don’t take it too seriously.   A nice touch was to get to play on their Olympic table, which was used in London’s Olympics.…

  • Entertainment

    The Pin at Soho Theatre

    Comedy double act The Pin, comprising of Ben Ashenden and Alex Owen, are performing at Soho Theatre until Sat 22nd March.   Their sell-out run at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe and “best show” win in 2013 London Sketch Fest gave me high hopes. Sketch shows are often hit and miss,…

  • Blog

    Raspberry and Coconut Cupcake Recipe

    Ingredients   175g self-raising flour 140g caster sugar 50g desiccated coconut 140g butter , softened ½ tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs 4 tbsp milk 140g raspberries , fresh or frozen   FOR THE FROSTING   280g icing sugar 85g butter , softened raspberry juice from a little shredded coconut , to decorate…