June 6 2013, 7pm (but doors open at 6.30pm)
We loved American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld, the novel loosely based on the early life of Laura Bush. Gripping, intelligent and thought-provoking, we’ve recommended it endlessly to friends. So we’re extremely curious to hear about her latest book, Sisterland, and… Continue reading
16 June 2013, 9pm
If you loved Before Sunrise and Before Sunset, Richard Linklater’s romantic dramas starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, you’ll be happy to know that you can see a preview of the last and final film in the series, Before Midnight,… Continue reading
1 - 30 June. Screening times at around 4pm, 6pm and 8pm on most days - check website for all details.
If you’ve never seen Gilda, get thee down to BFI towards the end of June, because it’s being screened there on 21st and 22nd June as part of the Rita Hayworth season. Has there ever been a star quite like… Continue reading
Every Thursday from 23 May - 27 June 2013, 10.30am-12.30pm
If you’ve ever been taught how to look at a painting, then you’ll know how much being able to ‘read’ a work of art increases the pleasure of going to any exhibition. (John Berger’s classic book, Ways of Seeing, is… Continue reading
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If you’re going on a city break this summer, we highly recommend the LUXE City Guides for their witty, fit-in-your-pocket tell-all repartee that will recommend, amongst many other things, the best taxi service, spas and nightclubs in town. With over… Continue reading
25 May 2013, 3pm
We’ve been fans of singer, songwriter and broadcaster Cerys Matthews ever since we first heard the song Road Rage by her band Catatonia in 1998. We still love that song and Matthews’ voice, and always enjoy her Sunday morning radio… Continue reading
11 & 12 May and 18 & 19 May, 11 am - 6pm
Here’s something for the weekend – The Dulwich Festival. This year’s event was brought to our attention by quiltmaker extraordinaire Cassandra Ellis, who is throwing open the doors of her home as part of the Artist’s Open House… Continue reading
23 - 25 May 2013
One of the great things about the Chelsea Flower Show is that you don’t need to go to the actual event to benefit from it. It spawns all kinds of spin-offs and celebrations, such as the Chelsea Fringe: the Alternative… Continue reading
Scarlet and Violet pop up shop at Couverture: 21 - 25 May 2013. Vic Brotherson's flower arranging demos: 23 May - 10am, 12pm & 2pm
This is a triple whammy of delights, which will inevitably lead to Too Much Shopping. But we are calming the slightly panicking feeling we get when confronted by many tempting things available to buy (how to choose? how to justify?),… Continue reading
We went to celebrate a family birthday recently at the lovely Le Café Anglais and it reminded us how perfect it is for a Sunday lunch. There were lots of parents and grandparents there with kids (we didn’t have any… Continue reading
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