Boho Soho
If you’re visiting London and want to escape the Oxford street high-street hell, just a quick walk and you’ll be in the heart of Soho.
By Jane de Teliga
Categories Europe, London
Goddess Gold – London, England
Uniquely British Scents
If you’re really over the duty-free perfume selection and want something uniquely British, then we recommend you try the following brands. You can pick up some of these in Selfridge’s, Liberty’s, Harrod’s or Harvey Nichols – but it’s more fun to visit the store of origin to choose your ultimate personal scent.
Floris at [...]
By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories England, Goddess Gold, London
Goddess Gold – London, England
Beautiful ribbons, fake flowers, amazing buttons
If you sew or do craft (or have a friend who does) then you can’t miss London’s V.V.Rouleaux – an easy three-minute walk from Sloane Square tube station on the Piccadilly line. Simply the most beautiful, unusual and desirable ribbons, buttons and faux flowers we’ve ever seen. At http://ww.vvrouleaux.co.uk
By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, London
Goddess Gold – London, England
Buying Great British Cashmere – Where and How
We would recommend these websites to find out sales times, discount deals and special offers. Marks and Spencer is on every British high street and we have nabbed some amazing cashmere cardigan bargains in the January sales. If you’re serious about a cashmere trawl then start with some [...]
By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, London
Goddess Gold – London, England
Princess Diana’s Frocks in Kensington
Twelve of Princess Diana’s classic dresses are on display at Kensington Palace including the famous Victor Edelstein creation worn when she danced with John Travolta. Have tea in the beautiful Orangery afterwards. For more information www.hrp.org.uk
By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, London
Goddess Gold – London, England
Cult British Notebooks and Diaries
Smythson produces visiting cards, writing paper and wedding invitations for the great and the good. It also offers a series of tiny, cult-status leather notebooks and diaries. Expensive but worth it. We still think their ‘Blondes, Brunettes, Redheads’ notebook is the wittiest. Visit www.smythson.com
By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, London
Goddess Gold – London, England
The Pub With a Dog Wash
We’re not kidding. This Hampstead pub has a dog-washing service in the car park and has organic pet food on the menu. If you miss your dog back home, come here for the afternoon. Dog-walkers from nearby Hampstead Heath wander in at sunset. Visit www.thespaniardhampstead.co.uk
By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, London
Goddess Gold – London, England
Sexy Toys for Saucy LadiesNothing worse than travelling without your fluffy handcuffs is there? This place has a huge stock of stuff, it’s women only and last time we looked, it was pink. Find Sh! At 39 Coronet Street and look online at www.sh-womenstore.com
By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, London
Goddess Gold – London, England
Your Ultimate Summer UK Festival Guide
There are so many summertime festivals now that an entire book is required just to read about them. You’re unlikely to get into Glastonbury unless you know someone (or work for one of the Glasto charities) so consider the rest. And book well ahead. Your bible should be The Big [...]
By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, London
Goddess Gold – London, England
Little Korea in New Malden
If you’re Korean, miss the place, are dating a Korean…or just love the food…go to New Malden (30 minutes from Waterloo by train) and pretend you’re in Seoul. Head for High Street and you’ll find the bakeries, supermarkets, restaurants and kimchi ingredients of your dreams. Check out Burlington Road too, just [...]
By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, London
