Beneath the Balloons
Miss Darcy
10/07/2026
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
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
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
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
Ugly Butterfly 2.0 was the destination for this year’s birthday celebrations, and it couldn’t have felt more right. There’s something rather fitting about marking another
There’s something special about escaping the city with your friends, and in our case, our dogs, too. After a long winter, five of us packed
Staying at Rusacks St Andrews Continuing a New Year tradition that has quietly taken root over time — one that brings us to the coast
When I finally decided to go to Zermatt, I contacted Beatrice at Paws on Trains to help plan our trip. I flew with George from London to Geneva
At the crossroads of Knightsbridge, Chelsea, and Belgravia, the Jumeirah Carlton Tower commands one of London’s most enviable postcodes. Overlooking the private Cadogan Gardens, the hotel feels like a
Some places feel like old friends—their presence lingers long after you’ve checked out. For us, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park has always been one of those places, a
📍 Zagreb — Then & NowA journey that began in 2019… and came full circle in 2025. In 2019, Darcy and I made an epic journey
If you’ve ever wondered why we embarked on this stretched-out journey, here’s why. In July 2024, I learned about Memory Lane at Monty’s Dog Beach in Crikvenica,
From London to Prague Our journey began in London, boarding a train at St Pancras and tracing the path beneath the Channel via the Eurotunnel
Savouring the Day: 16 Days of Luxury, History & Hospitality (TM) with Kitchen Chat Something about the gentle rustle of comfy duvets in the morning,
Move over, Chelsea bun. Step aside, hot cross bun. There’s a new bun in town — and trust me, it’s worth queuing for. Say hello
Pawprints & Pillow Mints: Our Dog-Friendly Hotel Tour 2025 “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort,” Jane Austen once wrote — though I
Estelle Manor (formerly Eynsham Hall) is a refreshingly modern yet timeless reinvention of the country house retreat, where grand English heritage, contemporary design, and lively community
Whispers of Versailles, a Night Beneath the Chandeliers, Palace Secrets & Velvet Dreams There’s something quietly surreal about sleeping within the gates of Versailles. Long
This year marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. Celebrations span heritage sites, immersive festivals, exhibitions, novel releases, and cultural programming. From Bath—where her feelings were complex but creatively fruitful—to Chawton (her writing sanctuary), Reading,
A Dartmoor Dream: Moss, Moors & Michelin Stars Gidleigh Park is a luxurious Tudor-style country house hotel set majestically on the bubbling upper reaches of
In keeping with its storied heritage, The Peninsula London hosted a collection of splendid festivities in honour of the Lunar New Year – the most
“Staying at a beloved place is like reconnecting with an old friend—an echo from the past, reminding us of the indelible footprints we’ve left.” One
It was an early morning start on December 20th as we met Ju-li and Mr. Darcy at St Pancras Station, ready to embark on an
Right in the heart of fashionable Chelsea where Sloane Square meets Kings Road and Sloane Street, where the Duke of York Square thrives with activities
For a long time, spending Christmas at Claridge’s with Darcy and George was high on my bucket list. As soon as local Covid restrictions eased
I’d been eager to recreate a special photo of Lulu—just like the one I captured of Darcy years ago during our stay at the Dog
With another Exeat weekend approaching, I found myself wondering what to do with my 14-year-old godson, Sasha. Then, a lightbulb moment struck! Why not check
Cambridge, a city set along the picturesque River Cam, is best known for its prestigious University of Cambridge and its wealth of historic sites and
We just had the most lovely weekend in the Cotswolds, a region renowned for its picturesque beauty and quintessential English charm. Each season in the
Our recent adventures with Margaret of Kitchen Chat ended with another staycation at Cliveden House – it is always a pleasure to return to this
When we heard that Raffles Hotel was opening in London, it immediately brought back fond memories of enjoying a Singapore Sling at the original Raffles
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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