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Home & GardenJuly 1, 2011

Moth frenzy update: Vacu-packed clothes

By Amanda

Since it is now officially summer in the UK it is time to think anti-moth storage strategies. Oh you may mock, but those with experience of moth infestations will know this is DANGER TIME, when the little pests increase their… Read More

Novels & Biogs, We Are ReadingJune 30, 2011

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

By Jane

Things We LoveJune 30, 2011

COS stripey top

By Jane

There really is nothing better than a stripey top. Perfect for that smart/casual, ‘I’m trying to be Ines de la Fressange’ type look. We are loving this modern take on the Breton from COS. It’s £45 and looks great teamed… Read More

Out & AboutJune 30, 2011

The Assouline Literary Lounge

By Jane

Liberty is one of my favourite department stores in London. There is something comforting and calming about the grand Tudor building with its traditional wooden beams and unique selection of interesting products. I often used it as a tranquil escape… Read More

Art & CultureJune 29, 2011

Venice Art Biennale: musical cash point machines

By Amanda

One of the very best ideas I saw at the Venice Art Biennale wasn’t actually very ‘arty’ or beautiful, but it was an ingenious idea that, if I ruled the world, I’d implement everywhere tomorrow. It was Algorithm, the musical… Read More

Home & Garden, We Are ReadingJune 28, 2011

The Stylist’s Guide to New York by Sibella Court

By Amanda

Sibella Court wrote one of our favourite home books Etcetera, and she also works with Anthropologie, so really, what’s not to love? She lists here favourite places to stay, eat and buy stuff, all flavoured with her distinctly creative style.… Read More

Fashion & BeautyJune 28, 2011

Orla Kiely A/W 2011

By Jane

Although it seems wrong to be showing you Autumn /Winter clothes when it’s possibly the hottest week of the year, we just couldn’t resist! We are huge fans of Orla Kiely, although the clothes can be a bit pricey –… Read More

Things We LoveJune 27, 2011

Backgammon sets from Preeti for the summer hols

By Amanda

We love these cute back gammon sets from the lovely Preeti Design website, which strike us as the perfect ‘what to do on the beach /in the garden /on a picnic’ game for the summer holidays, with large and small… Read More

Art & CultureJune 27, 2011

Venice Art Biennale: our review

By Amanda

This weekend I went with art student middleagedad (and with gorgeous metallic blue nails thanks to No7) to see the Venice Art Biennale 2011. I know, I know, it’s hard sometimes doing this blog, it’s a tough life, but we… Read More

Fashion & BeautyJune 26, 2011

Perfect nails

By Jane

A while ago I wrote about how teen daughter and I love nail art. We are dab hands with a nail pen and I had a chance to show off my skills last week, when Amanda and I were invited… Read More

Things We LoveJune 25, 2011

The Tibetan Art sandal

By Jane

You would be forgiven for thinking that these rather fabulous summer sandals were from a designer label, such as Chloe or Marni, we did! But oh no, they are in fact from our favourite suppliers of a comfortable shoe and… Read More

Art & CultureJune 25, 2011

We love: Richard Nott’s dresses

By Amanda

Photos from Richard Nott Back in the days, I once went to a fashion show that made my heart lurch, the hair on the back of my neck stand on end and my credit card faint with panic. It was… Read More

Food, We Are ReadingJune 24, 2011

Miette by Meg Ray

By Jane

If this charming film doesn’t have you reaching for the ingredients to make a cake, nothing will. Thanks to food writer Debora Robertson for alerting us to the wonderful world of Miette, San Franciscos most charming cake shop. Owner Meg… Read More

Home & GardenJune 24, 2011

We love: Miette Bakery

By Jane

If this charming film doesn’t have you reaching for the ingredients to make a cake, nothing will. Thanks to food writer Debora Robertson for alerting us to the wonderful world of Miette, San Franciscos most charming cake shop. Owner Meg… Read More

Fashion & BeautyJune 23, 2011

Olay Anti Wrinkle Kits: an update and reviewers needed

By Amanda

More on our sponsored post from Olay’s Anti Wrinkle Kits. As we said before, this new range from Olay had spectacular success in the US when it was released there and it seems us Brits are just as enthusiastic… Read More

Health & Happiness, UncategorizedJune 23, 2011

Inspiring women over 40: Mak Gilchrist’s Edible Bus Stop

By Amanda

Ever wondered what happens to models when they grow up? One of our favourite images from the 80s was of the Premier model Mak Gilchrist as an impossibly glamourous guitarist on the Robert Palmer video for Addicted to Love .… Read More

Food, We Are ReadingJune 22, 2011

Baking Made Easy by Lorraine Pascale

By Amanda

We met Lorraine at the Red Magazine networking event recently and she was both inspiring and charming and has clearly worked very hard to make her baking business a success. We are sure this is a good book for beginner… Read More

Fashion & BeautyJune 22, 2011

Cruise 2012 collections: what we like so far

By Jane

Cruise collections are fast becoming more and more important in the fashion world. Originally an American solution to the problem of living in one season and holidaying in a another (usually hotter) one, cruise/resort collections now provide transitional, almost seasonless… Read More

Out & AboutJune 21, 2011

See these: Dennis Severs and Emery Walker’s houses

By Amanda

As you know, we are nosey birds here at TWR and there’s nothing we like more than looking around someone’s house. Here are two gems for you to consider. If you are needing a little interior inspiration, or just want… Read More

Novels & Biogs, We Are ReadingJune 20, 2011

Mistress of my Fate: the Confessions of Henrietta Lightfoot

By Amanda

Food, We Are ReadingJune 20, 2011

The Scented Kitchen by Frances Bissell

By Amanda

Recommended by Fire & Knives, so must be good. Like the sounds of borage pesto…blue pasta anyone? Post note. I have now received this book and it is a joy to read. There are no photos, just pages of well… Read More

Health & HappinessJune 20, 2011

MiddleagedSingle.com: Here’s to you Mrs Robinson

By Amanda

We are delighted to have a new guest writer (who wishes to remain anonymous) who, over the next few months, will be sharing with us, with the trials, tribulations and joys of being middleaged, free and single…………………………………….. It was on… Read More

Fashion & BeautyJune 19, 2011

Double floral: is it allowed?

By Amanda

Way back in the day when I was a wee slip of a fashion girl, I worked for Laura Ashley, where for a while I was assistant to the print selector for the UK market and we picked out which… Read More

Out & AboutJune 18, 2011

Coming soon: North London Vintage Market

By Jane

I am not a huge fan of shopping and despite the fact I work in fashion and love collecting things, a retail experience has to be extraordinary to get me excited (unless of course its COS, which makes me hyperventilate!).… Read More

Fashion & BeautyJune 17, 2011

Perfume review: Reckless by Roja Dove

By Amanda

I DO wish i could take you all along to perfume launches, they are so other-worldly and glamorous, they really lift the spirits. Last week Roja Dove launched his new perfume Reckless in the fabulously luxurious surroundings of the Four… Read More

Fashion & BeautyJune 16, 2011

How to build a community

By Jane

Last week we were invited along to Boden HQ for a Tea Party. It seems Johnnie and the team were very pleased with the post we wrote recently on how to be a great brand, so they invited us along… Read More

Art & Culture, UncategorizedJune 15, 2011

Tea time treat: The Tony Awards opener

By Amanda

Via Emma Freud on twitter, enjoy.… Read More

Novels & Biogs, We Are ReadingJune 15, 2011

How to be a Woman by Caitlin Moran

By Amanda

Fashion & BeautyJune 15, 2011

Olay Professional Anti Wrinkle Kit

By Amanda

Firstly, fessing-up, this is a sponsored post. We don’t normally do sponsored posts at TWR (we’ve done one before) but where they are about a product we’re certain you’d like, then we think it’s worth it . And we have… Read More

Novels & Biogs, We Are ReadingJune 14, 2011

A Visit From the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan

By Amanda

Haven’t read this yet, just read wonderful reviews. Coming from Amazon today. Will update once I’m through it. OK, read it now. It’s a glorious mash up of characters whose stories are connected through school, college or just fate. It’s … Read More