Tag: yorkshire

The Great York Staycation

What a crazy year its been so far. Normally by this time i’ve either been, or am about to head, on a holiday but not this year. It’s fair to say that 2020 is going to be the year of the  ‘Staycation’ and, when allowed, exploring the locations on our own doorsteps. I am so…

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Small Business Support

Hey everyone. So we all know that the world is a very crazy place at the moment with so many unknowns and uncertainty. Working in a small family business I am very aware of the affect that this is going to have on ourselves and many others across the globe. However, as a community we…

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The Ivy – St. Helens Square, York

Oh what a busy start to the year it has been!  I feel like I’ve been running around non stop since the turn of 2019 so it was lovely to sit back and relax on Wednesday evening when we were invited for dinner at The Ivy, St. Helens, York. The Ivy opened in late 2017…

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Roots York

Having just returned from holiday (blog post to follow!) it’s been a crazy week back at home but last night we were lucky enough to get a reservation at Roots – York, the much anticipated new venture by top chef Tommy Banks. Nestled at the bottom of Marygate, close to the river, the former Bay…

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Lady Bettys Afternoon Tea:

This blog has been a long time in coming, but I think its because Bettys holds a spot close to my heart that I haven’t wrote about it till now. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Bettys, then you should be ha ha. Bettys is a Yorkshire based dynasty dating back to 1919,…

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Pocket Full Of Personality

 When it comes to clothing I am a big believer that everyone has that one “go to” garment that is their weak spot. Mine, in case your wondering, is jackets! Whether I am scanning the Zara sale, perusing the vintage shops in London or flicking through the next seasons looks on Pinterest,  jackets are the…

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