In May I spent a delightful weekend in Amsterdam with my mum and my sister. We strolled along the picturesque canals, watched the world (and the bicycles) go by from cafés, ambled around some striking art galleries and museums, and ate a lot of delicious food. I feel that Brits often stereotype Amsterdam into seedy … Continue reading Amsterdam Travel Guide
I love to bake, whether it’s to share with friends or as a way to unwind. I really got into baking once I started university, and one of the first things I made was chocolate brownies. It’s been my signature bake ever since. I’m not claiming to have written any recipes, however I thought it … Continue reading My 5 Favourite Baking Recipes
Bristol is a wonderful city and I love showing friends round. I’ve compiled my favourite places to show those who are new to the city and want to get a good feel of the place. To make this doable in one day I’ve kept things fairly central - luckily Bristol is a very walkable city! … Continue reading A Day in Bristol: Visitor’s Guide
Since buying my first home last year, I’ve really enjoyed sourcing unique second hand or vintage furniture and decorating each room. I thought I’d talk through five of my favourite finds so far. I think a home is so much more interesting and personable when it has a curated mix of old and new pieces, … Continue reading Vintage Furniture Finds
My sister moved to Edinburgh in January 2022 and I’ve enjoyed visiting her several times. Edinburgh is such a beautiful city and I was delighted to discover how multi-faceted it is and how much it’s got to offer. Here are some of my recommendations: Food Chez Jules – enjoy delicious steak frites in a bustling … Continue reading Edinburgh Travel Guide
The last one of these was the start of 2022, so it’s definitely becoming something of a tradition to write every two years. I’d just returned from Thailand and was looking forward to a year with less of an impact from covid, featuring plenty of travel. I definitely delivered on the travel front – in … Continue reading Life Update 04: Mar 2024
On the inside of my kitchen cupboard I’ve taped a list of all the restaurants in Bristol that I want to try. If we’re hosting friends, have something to celebrate or just fancy a meal out, this makes it much easier to decide where to go! Here are my 10 highlights from 2023 of the … Continue reading 2023 Bristol Food Highlights
In May 2023 my sister and I hopped on the Eurostar to Paris for a long weekend. We’d visited when we were younger and had ticked off a lot of the key tourist sights, so were keen to try and experience Paris more like locals this time! We stayed in the Marais neighbourhood which was … Continue reading Weekend in Paris Guide
There’s not a lot that beats spending a Saturday learning a new creative technique. Sometimes this can easily be done at home, other times I’ve booked myself onto a short course or workshop. Nearly every time my perception of what something will entail is not accurate! Here are five new creative techniques I’ve tried in … Continue reading Trying New Creative Techniques
I recently came across a list I’d written of all the new restaurants I tried in 2022 (new to me, not new to Bristol!). It seemed a shame not to share them as there were some wonderful places, so I’ve picked out my 10 food highlights from 2022: Snobby’s, Redland – one of many gems … Continue reading 2022 Bristol Food Highlights
ALEXA ELIZABETH 