Summer of ’24
Miss Darcy
22/09/2024
It was a whirlwind of a summer! And today we officially transition to Autumn. As the season changes, it often evokes a bittersweet feeling. It’s
It was a whirlwind of a summer! And today we officially transition to Autumn. As the season changes, it often evokes a bittersweet feeling. It’s
Ten years ago today, Kim drove me to meet you at South Mimms. My heart pounded with both excitement and anxiety as we rushed toward
It was a Sunday morning, and after our walk, Darcy sat on my lap while we enjoyed a coffee outside Gail’s on Fulham Road. She
Little Lady Lulu – we commemorate her one year anniversary of her Gotcha Day with a larger than life portrait. Her portrait by Sara Abbott
For us dog owners, every day is Dog Day. Our dogs fill our lives with love, responsibility, and companionship. When National Dog Day was founded
I knew you were meant for me before I held you in my arms. When I saw your photo at Harbin Slaughterhouse Survivors, your eyes
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
The Duchess of Bedford, a lady-in-waiting to Queen Victoria, initiated the delightful practice of taking a pot of tea and a light meal privately in
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
What better way to celebrate the extraordinary connection shared with our soul dog(s) on National Human Animal Bond Awareness Day by capturing the special moments
Oh dearie me! Lulu had an additional eight teeth removed. She was already missing her lower incisors. During her pre-departure dental check-up before she left
We might not have won the Euros 2024. But the team made us proud. While we doubted them, criticised them from our sofas or downing
Our recent adventures with Margaret of Kitchen Chat ended with another staycation at Cliveden House – it is always a pleasure to return to this
“I love voting day. I love the sight of my fellow citizens lining up to make their voices heard.” Election Day gives me a sense
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
Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, a Belmond Hotel in Oxfordshire is one of England’s most celebrated manor house hotels. Often referred to simply as Le Manoir,
As London’s summer social scene unfolds, two of the city’s oldest and most esteemed family-run businesses have come together to celebrate Lock & Co.’s royal
As we continued on our discover Scotland journey with Margaret’s Kitchen Chat, we had to show her two of Scotland’s well-known destinations at a Loch
Continuing on our journey around Scotland with Margaret from Kitchen Chat, we had a most wonderful time at Cromlix House Hotel, a Victorian country house
“Come back soon.” That’s what they said to us the last time we were in Scotland. That was early January 2023. Has it been that
Pawer Water is a hydrating supplement for dogs packed with active ingredients to help provide optimal health. With Summer around the corner (we are hopeful)
“Your gut is linked to nearly every facet of your health, from the immune system to your mood.” – Dr. Amy Carmichael The gut digests
Did you watch ‘Goodwoof 2024’ on Channel 4? Quite a few of our friends were on it. Blink and you’ll miss them but we’ve captured
There’s a sweet Paw Challenge on Instagram – where two hands touch and the dog then puts its paws on top of them. It is
What have you got planned this weekend? On Sunday, 9th June, we’re going to ‘Bark in the Park‘ at London’s Marylebone Summer Festival 20th Anniversary
The House of Mutt is a favourite doggy staycation for when I have to leave them behind. It was Darcy’s most favourite place to go
As flowers bloom, so does hope. Each year, as the flowers of spring start to blossom, this natural cycle signifies the end of winter and
I often travel solo with my dogs, relying on the kindness of strangers or hotel staff to capture memorable moments with them. However, with our
And that was a wrap for Goodwoof 2024! Our third year at Goodwoof was nothing short of amazing. It was a weekend filled with joy
Back for another year is Barkitecture to Goodwoof for 2024 (Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 May). Barkitecture is vastly becoming Britain’s leading kennel design competition
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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