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A little bit of Althorp

One of The first things I bought this year was a stunning hardback cover of Althorp: The story of an English House by Charles Spencer. What a great addition to my bookcase and I have actually put it on my desk. This is an absolute treasure for my book collection. It is just OH SOContinue reading “A little bit of Althorp”

A Tribute to Diana “Princess of Wales” 20 years on…

Buckingham Palace recently paid tribute to the modern day Princess of Wales, Diana Spencer at the time of the 20th anniversary of her death parallel to some exhibition of gifts to the Queen. The Royal Collection Trust announced the exhibition which was held in the palace’s Music Room, which is usually the location of royalContinue reading “A Tribute to Diana “Princess of Wales” 20 years on…”

The Sussex deal is done, the Cambridges's get back to work & Camilla's donation to Australian Bushfires

It was a week which started with the Sandringham Summit crisis meetings and ended with Prince Harry discussing his ‘great sadness’ at how the events had turned out. He reiterated that the ‘UK will always be home’ and that his wife Meghan felt the same way and they had been ‘excited, hopeful and here to […]

Megxit, Kate turns 38 and the unusual way Oman choose a new Sultan

The Sussexes step down Royal watchers around the world where left stunned on Thursday when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex released a statement via social media to say they were ‘stepping back’ from their roles as ‘senior royals’. The shock announcement came just a day after the pair had attended their first official engagement […]

My Afternoon With Paul Burrell

On Wednesday I had the absolute pleasure of heading to the Palazzo Versace Hotel on the Gold Coast for a charity fundraiser high tea which was attended by a very special guest speaker, Paul Burrell, former butler to the late Princess Diana. As a controversial figure within Royal watching circles, I understand he isn’t everyone’s […]

Writing To The Royal Family

Are you planning to send a Christmas card to your favourite Royals? Did you know that you will receive a card back? Read on to find out about my experience with writing to the Royal family.

Behind The Scenes Of My Photo Shoot With Woman’s Day

Take a behind the scenes look at the photo shoot I did earlier this year with Australian Woman’s Day magazine

Penguin’s New Website

Our brand new website is here and it’s the place to go for all things bookish. This means that we won’t be posting any new updates on the Penguin Blog, instead we’ve moved all your favourite articles, interviews, and extracts to http://www.penguin.co.uk and will host all the latest news and exclusive content here. Watch our video below for a look at what you can find there.

Penguin Life Events

Never fear, Penguin Life is here with a series of fabulous talks and events designed to get you to make the most of your 2016 resolutions and live life better whether that’s at home, work or play across the whole year.

How to Relax at Work

You can be happier, healthier and slimmer in just 15 minutes a day with the superb advice from The Feel Good Plan, by celebrity trainer Dalton Wong and health writer Kate Faithfull-Williams. Here’s an extract that shows you how to relax and refocus at work.

Vintage’s Top Ten Comic Novels

Sometimes all you need to get through the day is a good chuckle. Our list of Vintage’s top ten books to make you laugh is a great place to start.

Seven Micro-Actions for Health and Happiness

It’s the small, everyday things that make a difference and contribute to a happier, more fulfilled life. Writers from The Book of You have chosen some of their favourite micro-actions that you can easily put into practice for a sunnier, more contented you.

Royal Family of Norway in Trondheim city for the Jubilee Tour

The royal family of Norway arrived in Trondheim on June 22nd. They visited the city and then on June 23rd they went to the cathedral

The duchess Catherine in Jenny Packham

The duchess Catherine of Cambridge attended a gala charity dinner for EACH . And the beautiful duchess has recycled an old dress . She wore again this amazing gown from Jenny Packham . The duchess wore this Jenny Packham’s gown for the first time in 2011 at ARK gala . On june 22nd 2016 Catherine was […]

Kate and William at a gala charity dinner

The Duke William of Cambridge and the Duchess Catherine of Cambridge attended a gala charity dinner in support of EACH

Queen Elizabeth II at Liverpool

Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visited Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, where she attended the International Festival for Business 2016 during a visit to Liverpool on June 22, 2016 in Liverpool, England.

Sofia and Letizia of Spain at FAD’s anniversary

Queen Letizia and Queen Sofia of Spain at anniversary ceremony of FAD on June 22nd 2016

Lovin’ Lately

The following content contains referral links and or PR/Gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. I know that we’re just now getting that true, winter weather. I can’t help but daydream about Spring already. Using my favorite Spring fragrance never fails to put a smile on my face and makes me feel like warm weather is just around the corner. Fresh Beauty’s Cannabis Santal is one of those fragrances, with wild strawberry, rose and vanilla musk. I have a lot of love for unisex scents- especially ones that are such a good mix of musky and fruity notes, like this one. Jo Malone’s Peony & Blush Suede is another current favorite that I can’t seem to get enough of, as is AnOther 13 by Lel Labo. AnOther 13 has woody ambery, moss and musk notes and it’s one of the most beautiful scents I’ve ever used. I really do wish that the scent was more lasting though. Before I got the bottle, I went through many, many samples and for some reason, those were a lot more long-lasting. It’s an absolutely gorgeous and unique scent, unlike anything else I’ve ever used, but I do wish that it lasted throughout […]

Why I Love Getting Older: 7 Reasons Getting Older is Pretty Great

Why I Love Getting Older: 7 Reasons Getting Older is Pretty Great “I can’t die before learning French!” – me, five years ago, in a full-on panic mode, and going through a quarter-life crisis. Despite my panic, I didn’t actually miss being younger. I think that it was the number itself, that freaked me out a bit. More than the number 30, which would seem odd, if it wasn’t for the fact that by 30, I’d learned an important lesson from a very stylish, older gentleman. Whom I’ve never actually talked to. “I am not going to lie; that old man scratching his butt for the past five minutes is kind of distracting.”– I asked my husband while waiting in line with him during one of his regular trips to a completely-out-of-the-way, as in four-towns-over, deli. “Who?”– he turns around as if my gentle whisper wasn’t enough of an implication to not do just that. “Oh, that guy?”- he goes– “Well stop looking then, you perv. He’s here every Saturday. I’m pretty sure he does that every time he tries to remember something.” “Uhh…okay????”– me “Oh, come on now. He’s old. He ran out of fucks to give a long […]

Make it Glow: How to Revive Dull Skin

What is the first thing you do when you notice your skin looking dull and tired? Clean up your diet? Start drinking more water? Add a new product to your routine? Treat yourself to a facial? Whenever my skin looks a bit dull and, well, sad- it’s pretty much always due to lack of sleep and not drinking enough water. If I travel, change up my routine or don’t manage my stress well, when I’m very busy- it immediately shows on my skin. During those busy or stressful periods in life, we often forget to include those little self-care rituals to our routine. This includes things like staying hydrated, keeping a healthy diet and getting enough sleep. All of those things are important, not just for your overall wellbeing, but also for your skin. No need to panic though, as there are quite a few products that can help you get that glow and revive dull skin. MAKE IT GLOW: HOW TO REVIVE DULL SKIN Whether I’m wearing makeup or not, my skin tends to feel quite dehydrated and dry during the day. One of the best and easiest way to soothe it is with a face mist. I’ve said […]

A Guide to Finding Your Signature Style

Finding your signature style can make life so much easier. You’ll know what you’re looking for when you shop, and you’ll know exactly what to put on every day. That isn’t to say you can’t experiment with different styles. You just need to have an idea of what you like and don’t like! This guide… Read More A Guide to Finding Your Signature Style

Transitioning Into The New Work and School Year.

It could be said that this is the most turbulent month for most families. Sure, we’re not transitioning into a new year or preparing for the Christmas holiday, yet this kind of stress and change is mostly in our heads. February, on the other hand, is the month of actual change; within a short week,… Read More Transitioning Into The New Work and School Year.

Finding New Ways to Beautify Your Home with Furniture!

A house describes a lot about the people that live-in there. Decorating a house is such a joyous experience, however, a bit stressful. Homes are the real peacekeepers and they deserve the best look. Defining a particular kind of style for the house is a bit difficult. If you collect your ideas from Pinterest and… Read More Finding New Ways to Beautify Your Home with Furniture!

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