Category Archives: London

Beauty on a budget: the Chelsea edition

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Met Mum

If you smell a bit of an oxymoron here, hold on tight to your big rollers and smell again. In the past few weeks, I have been selflessly testing every nail salon within walking distance. Of course, it was only … Continue reading →

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House hunting horrors – the final chapter

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Met Mum

It was fun while it lasted, but the house hunting horror series must come to an end. We have found a new home, hurray!

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Inner city child

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Met Mum

There’s something about growing up in London – the party never seems to stop. There’s always something new to learn, always something exciting to do. Tweet

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House hunting horrors Vol. III

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Met Mum

I can’t quite decide which caption to deem appropriate for this illustrious image of a sitting room. ‘When in Venice…’? Or what about an Alice quote: ‘Curiouser and curiouser.’ Taste, in this case, is definitely a matter of opinion. Tweet

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House hunting horrors Vol. II

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Met Mum

Estate agent: The property is in very good nick. Ready to move in! Me: Obviously, you’d want to update that bathroom. Estate agent: Well, … that’s all down to personal style, isn’t it? Me: Harrumph. Tweet

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House hunting horrors Vol. I

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Met Mum

It was only meant as a joke on twitter last night, but due to surprisingly popular demand, I am from now on going to share the most ridiculous  properties on the London market with you. Be it for their decor, … Continue reading →

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I know what you did last summer

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Met Mum

That’s that then. I have been clinging on to the last days of summer like a koala to a leafless eucalyptus tree, but today’s rain has washed away my last meagre hopes for some sunny days. It’s been a long … Continue reading →

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Bye bye Islington

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Met Mum

That’s it then. The lorries arrived this morning (yes, there were two of them). And they took everything with them, apart from our beds, little L’s favourite teddies and her potty. Tweet

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All going south

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Met Mum

It’s done. We have sold our house! I didn’t tell a soul, mainly because I didn’t want to jinx it, but after accepting an offer a few weeks ago, we have exchanged whilst on vacation and will complete four days … Continue reading →

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About the book V

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Met Mum

It’s bloody hard. There is no other way to put it, looking for an agent/publisher is one of the most painful and frustrating things I have put myself through so far. Because writing the novel has been fairly easy, I … Continue reading →

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