Ok, so first of all I have to start off by saying that this is in no way a sponsored post. This is just me, telling you about some household products that I have become a tad obsessed by. If you have kids, or care at all about the environment, you really need to check out […]
{Practical Tid-Bits} Finding your home sweet home.
I receive a lot of emails from you AGs who are still in the States and are prepping for their big move to the UK, and finding a house or a flat is the most important (and sometimes frustrating) part of that transition, also knowing how to sell your house before you leave may be […]
{Sponsored Post} A practical hotel recommendation for all your London visitors.
If you’re anything like me you are constantly having family come to visit, so it’s always important to know about great and affordable hotels that are located near all the main touristy attractions. Recently, Hilton Hotels took over a number of properties in London, and one I thought would be great to share with you […]
{Practical Tid-Bits} Applying for “Indefinite Leave to Remain” as an Unmarried Parter
One of the most tedious processes of living in London as an American is getting the whole visa thing sorted. SO, today’s special guest post comes from AG, Stephanie, who has written down some of her tips about applying for indefinite leave to remain as an unmarried partner. Stephanie writes; The Life in the UK Test […]
{Shopping/Practical Tid-Bits/Mummy & Me} For the American Preggos in London.
Maternity fashion has come a LONG way, especially in the denim arena. We now have Sevens, Citizens, and J-Brands to choose from. The problem, I find, is that while the options are out there, they can often be difficult to find in the right size. And the bigger issue- what do you when the 9 […]
Give the perfect personal present this Christmas.
Haven’t started your Christmas shopping yet? Panicked about where to begin?! This is something that happens to all of us. Time can just fly by, and we’re left worrying about where we’re going to get presents from. I’m sure we’ve all been there, but luckily there is a whole range of products online. This year, […]
The Sweetest Christmas Cards.
I love the annual ritual of choosing my Christmas cards. It all starts with a little photo session with Pied Piper and then choosing one of her adorable designs. The Pied Piper, also known as Lindsay and a fellow-AG, has the most unique and precious cards I’ve ever seen, and this is a minor obsession […]
{Practical Tid-Bits} You need a Vicky. Seriously.
We are busy girls. Some of us work, some of us have kids, and some of us do both. We don’t need one more thing to think of in the morning when we are getting ready to fly out the door. And that includes what to wear and where to find it. Enter Vicky Silverthorn. […]
{Fashion Friday} The mystery that is UK sizing.
Today’s “Fashion Friday” should be a very useful one for some of you ladies. Last week, I met the lovely Clare Watson of Miss Dress. Clare is a personal stylist, and has worked with a number of you AGs. We began brainstorming on some of the trickiest issues that us Americans have while shopping in […]
{Other Diddies} The Poppy gets a make-over.
There’s something about the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal that always makes me smile. I love that in a country divided politically, almost all of Londoners come together from mid-October to mid-November to support the troops by wearing that iconic poppy on their lapel. This year, jewelry designer Kleshna capitalized on making the poppy a little […]
{Travel} Go for the Gold!
Leave it to American Express to put on a fab party for the travel bloggers of London. On Tuesday night, after leaving Cowshed I stopped by the St Martins Lane Hotel (home of Asia de Cuba and Light Bar, two of my favorite spots) where I learned more about the American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Card. […]
{Practical Tid-Bits} UK vs US Wedding Differences
I have been to a handful of UK weddings since living in London, but this past Saturday was my first time as Maid of Honor here in England. So for those of you that haven’t been to a British wedding, I thought I would highlight some main differences for you. You may have picked most […]