Les Bouquinistes
For the one night we were in Paris - it had to be some thing good. So I did some research (Despite my French Colleague suggesting Little Georgette), scratched my head and fina

Hotel Lumen, Paris
Mr Jones knows my propensity for Design Boutique Hotels. So I was thrilled when he booked the Hotel Lumen. As the name suggest it takes its design inspiration from Light. Of all kinds. The reception is small but sleek, with a huge light fixture and splashes of bright colour (red/orange on the uph

Air France - AF1781/AF1880
Why oh why did we do it?Well Mr Jones wanted to go see the Titian, Tinterentto and Veronese at the Louvre. The Eurostar was expensive and Air France was reasonable. A mere £90. Wow we thought. Doh as we realised. We checked-in online and arrived at th

Portbello Star
I can't remember what that was - but it was divine.. lashings of Grenadine, Apple Vodka, Apple and god only knows what else. But it was all good. The Portobello Star is a tiny cute cocktail bar. In some places its listed as a boozer. Well it does serve beer on tap but

The Cat & Mutton
After the wind lashed and stormy Saturday, Sunday turned out to be one of those beautiful sunny days that just makes you love being a Londoner. And it would seem most of London, had decided to get their flowers at Columbia Road Flower Market! Along with East End Girlfriend, Mr Jones and I popped into the market elbows pointed. 10 minutes later we were out with arms full of lillies (£5 for 2 bunches) and Orchids (£5 a pot). Now we were hungry. East End Girlfriend suggested this place. It was 1pm so we hot footed it down Broadway Market with its cute and cutting edge book shops, deco and antique boutiques and its plethora of post-ironic people.