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New Me!

Lulu says, “New Year, not so much new me but less of me!” Well done, Lulu for achieving your weight loss goal of reaching 4kg

Dining at The Peninsula

The Peninsula London was opened in September and we first went to their sumptuous Afternoon Tea in The Lobby to commemorate my ninth Gotcha Day

New Year in Cornwall

We saw in the new year in Cornwall at the back of Storm Gerrit, quickly followed by Storm Henk. Neither the weather and being sand

Rainbows

On our New Year’s Eve beach walk in Marazion, Cornwall, a rainbow appeared. 🌈 Just like it did on the shores of St. Andrews on

Dazzling December

We love December – it really is the most wonderful time of the year. We love the lead up to Christmas. And this year we

Twixmas

Twixmas originates from the old English word ‘betwixt’ or in modern English ‘between’. It’s a time when all the hype leading up to Christmas is

Christmas in the Cotswolds

This Christmas was a little bit more special because we celebrated with the Tykes and their parents at The Lygon Arms in The Cotswolds. It

Merry Christmas

Where there is GREAT love there are always MIRACLES. Lulu is our miracle. Rescued off a dog meat truck near Beijing in Dec 2021, today

Anticipation

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the

Under the Mistletoe

Lulu, there’s a mistletoe over us. You know, it is customary for boys to kiss any girl under it. And if you refuse the kiss,

Imagine

Thank you Sam Toft, for this very poignant drawing.  While this time of the year is filled with festive cheer, there is an underlying shadow

Talking about Harming Less

Something we care about … and we were honoured to be asked to speak on behalf of Project Harmless about how we, as dog owners

Lulu meets Lulu

LULU came to us at the end of August this year. She radiates cuteness and so many have said she looks like a stuff toy!!!

A Warm Bed

When Lulu arrived, Ralph & Co. gifted her a new bed. And she knows it’s her bed too! I don’t get to sleep in it

Remember November

As soon as November arrived, even before all the leaves had fallen, the world began to light up with Christmas decorations. Amidst the merriment that

Staycation At Sloane

Christmas has arrived in Chelsea! And we wanted to be a part of all the happenings so we checked into the newly opened boutique hotel

Lulu’s first beach

We took Lulu to South Sands Beach in Devon for her first beach experience. I think she was a little unsure of what she was

Guilt-free treats

Treat time is an essential part of bonding with your furry companion. In our opinion, it is as essential as good food! James & Ella’s

ForEver After

During the festive season each year, Grosvenor Square in Central London comes alive with the gentle glow of thousands of illuminated white roses transforming it

Simply OISHI!

For a pawsome culinary adventure: The Aubrey Experience! One of the highlights at The Aubrey, an outstanding interpretation of traditional izakaya dishes is their Pawbrey

Lest we forget

At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the Great War ends. At 5 a.m. that morning, Germany, bereft

Yummy, my tummy!

One of Lulu’s most distinct characteristics is greed. That probably explained why she was a bulging 5.1 kg when she was at the shelter. She

What am I?

Am I podgy? Or it is my breed make-up? When Mum first met me she thought I was teeny but rotund. Everyone who met me

Once the Fab Four

As the world awaited for the new Beatles song to be premiered, we couldn’t help but remember the day we thought we would do the

Only October

October, with its crisp air and vibrant colors, holds a special place in our hearts. It encapsulates the magic and beauty of autumn, offering us

Baking for Royalty

It is not every day when we have the privilege of crossing paths with a true master pâtissier and esteemed baker who has regaled both

“O’zapft is!”

A Bavarian saying and the official call for the start of Oktoberfest. It means the beer has been tapped. Without this phrase, Oktoberfest doesn’t begin

Wear a hat!

“Being happy is like wearing a hat; it’s a choice that you make, and it adds a touch of style and flair to your life.”

Expectations

Every now and then Mum goes to an event where she couldn’t take us. That’s ok. At least now, Lulu and I can hang out

I am Blessed

Two moons have waned since my arrival in the capital city of London, and the embrace I received has left an indelible mark upon my

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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