Tag Archives: London

New beginnings

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Met Mum

Remember that I said I wanted to take it slow? Well, to tell it in twitter speak: #massivefail. I am not complaining, no, it’s all good. Life is happening at a fast pace and I am filling my plate with … Continue reading →

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Give! Me! Bread!

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Met Mum

Eat your lardy heart out, Mr Atkins, but there is no way you will ever see me on a no-bread-diet. A while ago, when my innocent ears first got wind of the idea of cutting out any kind of bread, … Continue reading →

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A day at The Dorchester Spa

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Met Mum

As soon as you step through the revolving doors and into the foyer, the constant buzzing noise of the city fades into the background. Accompanied by the gentle clicking and clacking of your shoes’ soles you make your way down … 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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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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Breaking up for summer

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Met Mum

The past few weeks have been oddly exhausting. Not because of what has happened; rather because of what could have happened. It’s all good news (or potentially none at all), but still, being kept in limbo for weeks, depending on … Continue reading →

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Western parents don’t know how to raise their children

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Met Mum

‘No playdates, no sleepovers, no complaining about the lack of the aforementioned.’ Long before I got hold of her controversial book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, Amy Chua had managed to create a rather authoritarian (if not malicious) image … Continue reading →

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Luva Huva – knickers with a conscience

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Met Mum

My friend Julia has been visiting me this weekend. We made a trip down memory lane (read: Portobello Road) on Saturday, rummaging through vintage fur coats, floaty dresses and… knickers. Tweet

Posted in Fashion, Lingerie, London | Tagged , , , | 25 Comments