August has been a very exciting month for reading new poems, with the release of two collections from two poetry powerhouses: ‘Falling Awake’ by Alice Oswald and ‘The Remedies’ by Katharine Towers. Continue reading ‘Falling Awake’ and ‘The Remedies’ Poetry
Castle Howard
Castle Howard took over 100 years to build.
It is the private home of the Howard family. Continue reading Castle Howard
York Minster
Trip to York
This was news to me: it takes less than two hours to get to York from London King’s Cross.
So it’s the perfect place for a mid-week break.
Cover Photograph
I was commissioned to do the photography for the Surrey Downs magazine August 2016. My photographs were featured on the cover and inside for the feature interview.
Staycation Material
Tunbridge Wells – The Pantiles
I often struggle with picking a ‘favourite’.
But I think Tunbridge Wells might be my favourite part of Kent.
RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2016
My day stomping around RHS Hampton Court Flower Show press day has kindled new horticulture goals.
Notes on Perfume: Chanel Cristalle
Never has the challenge of writing about perfume been so clear as with this one.
The New Tate Modern
The Tate Modern opened their doors to the press this morning to introduce their new, massive extension.
‘Switch House’, designed by Herzog & de Meuron, is a 10 storey 200 foot structure located at the back of the Tate Modern.