November has whizzed by…
It has been a busy month with a diverse group of nationalities coming over the threshold. I can’t think of a week whereby all my guests haven't come from at least three continents! We also decided to test out the…
My Secret Sources…
My secret sources... FOR LONDON THIS DECEMBER & BEYOND! I was spurred on to write this for my B&B after doing an article about sourcing for guests recently. Most guests coming to London in December and staying with me is…
49 Days till Christmas
I have been in and out of the supermarkets over the past 2 weeks stocking up on the produce to make the Christmas cakes, mincemeat, and flavoured liquors! To my surprise, Tesco’s did not have any mixed peel or glace…
Homemade, Handmade
T’is the month that I start to make enough chutney, jams and marmalades and rum rich fruit cakes to last me to Christmas and beyond. October is the month that I start to spread the cost of Christmas over the…
Autumn Changes
It's that time of year when I start to make small changes in Parklands! The main holidays are over for most and the business travellers are starting to book last minute accommodation. Having had families and couples for the past…
The beginning of the Indian Summer
September is a time when I also tend to overhaul the breakfast produce and also look to find something different to serve at the breakfast table. I love doing it! Especially when guests tell me that my breakfast has given…
Last of the summer scents!
August is a month where I am mainly filled with guests from every corner of the world except the UK! It is one of the months of the year, for a city based bed and breakfast such as myself, where my…
One year on!
Well, it’s my 1st anniversary of writing my blog and I must say when I first started writing it, this time last year, I was petrified! One year on I am a changed person and I love it. I now wish…
Newark, fans and jugs
Last weekend I went to see my friend Lisa and stayed at her B&B in Newark, Compton House – it was just so nice to get out of London, albeit for 24 hours. Lisa’s B&B is a red bricked four-storey…