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Behind the Artwork

Meet Alice Hawthorn: The Artist Behind Dogs Dogs Cats Dogs Some people collect paintings. Others collect photographs. Without really planning to, I seem to have

The World Felt Together, Together

As I sat down to write about July, I found myself wondering whether much had actually happened. On the surface, it felt like a quieter

For Wang Wang

On 28 June, the world woke to the heartbreaking story of a mother dog named Wang Wang. Her unimaginable suffering and the loss of her

A Little Boost

Giving Every Meal a Little Extra: Trying James & Ella’s New Freeze-Dried Raw Topper Anyone who has followed Miss Darcy’s Adventures over the years knows

He’s ONE!

My Instagram feed so far in 2026… 😆 Apparently, the algorithm has decided these are the things I love most:⚽ England football (and yes… Jude

Ocasionally Lord & Lady

There are certain souvenirs you expect to bring home from Scotland. A bottle of whisky, perhaps. A Harris Tweed cap. Maybe a piece of tartan.

Fighting their corner

Are Dog Owners Too Sensitive, or Just Protective? It was, in every sense, one of those days. I was at a routine hair appointment, nothing

Beneath the Balloons

There are some places that leave such an impression that you find yourself wanting to return. Beaverbrook was one of those places. Our first visit

Heckfield Place

A Beautiful Piece of English Countryside That Redefines the Idea of a Hotel As our Kitchen Chat®: A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality Tour

An Icon Reimagined

The Chancery Rosewood: London’s Newest Grand Address Few hotel openings have generated as much excitement in London’s luxury hospitality scene as The Chancery Rosewood, which

That was June

If May was about momentum, June became a celebration of three things that seem to follow me wherever I go: tea, travel and twirls. There

Highland Highlights

From Aberdeen to Braemar and on to Inverness, our Highland journey has been filled with breathtaking landscapes, fascinating history, unforgettable hotels, and moments that will

Dog First Aid

More Than Just a Kit A first aid kit isn’t just for emergencies. It’s about being prepared before an emergency happens. Whether you’re heading off

Dogs in Design

As both a dog lover and an interior designer, I was delighted to attend the afternoon tea and champagne launch of The Pedigree Edit and

Unforgettable May

May was a month overflowing with movement, memories, friendship, and unforgettable moments. It began with Tails in Bloom photoshoots by Andrew of Raven Imagery supporting

Keeping Cool with Broth

James & Ella’s Broth Has Arrived at the Perfect Time for This Heat Wave Talk about perfect timing. Just as temperatures have started soaring, James

Pranzo, Perfected

A Beautiful Italian Pranzo at Sale e Pepe Mare at The Langham We were absolutely thrilled to be invited to experience the newly opened Sale

In Conversation with James Middleton

As a long-time raw feeder, interviewing James Middleton about James & Ella felt incredibly personal to me. We first switched Darcy to raw when she

Checking in at LV

If you’ve spotted everyone talking about the “Hotel LV” in Mayfair lately, it’s because @louisvuitton has taken over a gorgeous Georgian townhouse on Berkeley Square,

Tea in Full Bloom

Chelsea Flower Show season, but make it edible 🌸✨ Hidden behind the grand former American Embassy on Grosvenor Square, Jacqueline at The Chancery Rosewood feels

Second Chance by Ayuko

As we remember another Rescue Dog Day on 20 May, I want to highlight some of the people who give dogs a second chance. This

Second Chances by Elena

As we remember another Rescue Dog Day on 20 May, I want to highlight some of the people who help to give dogs a second

Second Chances by Speranta

As we remember another Rescue Dog Day on 20 May, I want to highlight some of the people who give dogs a second chance. This

Second Chances by Sybille

As we remember another Rescue Dog Day on 20 May, I want to highlight some of the people who give dogs a second chance. This

Second Chances by Vanessa

As we remember another Rescue Dog Day on 20 May, I want to highlight some of the people who give dogs a second chance. This

Rescue Dog Day

From Goodwoof to Tails in Bloom 🐾🌸 After an unforgettable weekend at Goodwoof 2025 celebrating rescue dogs, compassion and the incredible bond between humans and

Our Goodwoof Memories

What Goodwoof Means to Us Before the very first Goodwoof in May 2022, our journey with it had already begun. Back in November 2021, Darcy

The Day We Became We

Darcy’s Gotcha Day is May 16, 2011. It is the day we became we. The day my life changed course. Fourteen years ago, I was

Andorra Uncovered

Andorra had long been on my list of places to discover, so when a trip to Ibiza came about, I thought — why not continue

Barcelona Revisited

The last time I visited Barcelona was back in early May 2011, almost exactly 15 years ago, just weeks before Darcy’s Gotcha Day. Back then,

Darcy

Darcy

My father’s a miniature poodle called Ginger and my mother an English Cocker Spaniel called Beth. That’s what makes me a cockapoo.

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