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Let’s go to TOWN

There’s a new hum along the quieter end of Drury Lane, and its name is Town. Chef Stevie Parle’s latest venture has landed, and it feels

Paws Up for Sushi!

Celebrate International Dog Day with Sticks’n’Sushi & Treats for Your Pup at Battersea Power Station In celebration of International Dog Day (26th August), Sticks’n’Sushi at Battersea Power Station is

16 Days to Savour

Savouring the Day: 16 Days of Luxury, History & Hospitality (TM) with Kitchen Chat Something about the gentle rustle of comfy duvets in the morning,

Gentle Suds

Relax, Rinse, Repeat: The Lavender & Chamomile Dog Spa Bar The Dog Shampoo Bar That’s Good Enough for Humans and Kind to the Planet UK

Gouqi: Cantonese Refined

Chef Tong’s Next Chapter: The Essence of Gouqi Gouqi (pronounced “goji”) is a contemporary Chinese fine‑dining restaurant in London’s St James’s/Trafalgar Square area, helmed by Chef

SOULBOND

Last evening, we were at FLUX, a contemporary art exhibition held in prestigious London venues for over 11 years. The FLUX Exhibition showcases the work

New Bun in Town

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

Tail-Wagging Tour of Iconic Hotels

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 Escape

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

Courtiers, Candlelight & Château Charm

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

Jane Austen, Georgian Elegance & Us

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,

Escape to Gidleigh Park

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

Heatwave Fashion

What a heatwave we are experiencing! And poor little mites are trying to keep cool—they prefer to sleep on the wooden floor rather than their

Travelling LITE

One harness. Every adventure. All breeds welcome.  Meet The Lite, the new Wondercoat Harness — thoughtfully designed for dogs of every shape, size, and swagger.

A Season of Petals

The Flowers of Spring and Summer – 🌺 Spring and summer, stitched together with flowers. There’s a quiet sort of magic in the way the

The Big Lunch

The Big Lunch — a UK-wide initiative that brings communities together over food, conversation, and connection — is happening next weekend, June 7th and 8th. It’s a

Month of Moments

“May is the month of expectation, the month of wishes, the month of hope.” May arrives not with a grand fanfare, but with soft footsteps.

2nd Chance Stories

20th May was National Dog Rescue Day. During the month of May, we have been sharing Second Chance stories. Today are Betty, Joel, Phoebe and

2nd Chance Story – Nora

20th May was National Dog Rescue Day. During the month of May, we have been sharing Second Chance stories. Today Nora’s story as told by

Harbin’s Second Chances

20th May was National Dog Rescue Day. During the month of May, we have been sharing Second Chance stories. On this Bank Holiday weekend, we

2nd Chance Story – Simba & Clover

20th May was National Dog Rescue Day. During the month of May, we have been sharing Second Chance stories. Today are Simba and Clover’s story

Chelsea is Blooming!

It is that time of year again! Flowers everywhere in Chelsea (and Belgravia). As tired as we were after a Goodwoof Weekend, we dragged ourselves

2nd Chance Story – Lady Rose

20th May is National Dog Rescue Day. During the month of May, we will share Second Chance stories. Today is Lady Rose’s story as told

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Failed Foster

Today is National Dog Rescue Day. During the month of May, we have been sharing Second Chance stories. Today, I would like to introduce ourselves

2nd Chance Story – Zuko

20th May is National Dog Rescue Day. During the month of May, we will share Second Chance stories. Today is Zuko’s story as told by

Chosen

And I’d choose you, in a hundred lifetimes, in hundred worlds, in any version of reality, I’d find you and I’d choose you. I remember

2nd Chance Story – Maisie & Chowder

20th May is National Dog Rescue Day. During the month of May, we will share Second Chance stories. Today is Maisie and Chowder’s story as

2nd Chance Story – Ava

20th May is National Dog Rescue Day. During the month of May, we will share Second Chance stories. Today is Ava’s story as told by

2nd Chance Story – Allie

20th May is National Dog Rescue Day. During the month of May, we will share Second Chance stories. Today is Allie’s story as told by

About Tina

When Niall Harbison came across a dog shackled to a short chain, frail and in poor health, something about her plight stirred memories of his

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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