Last weekend I travelled to Bristol, England, for a day trip with my partner. We checked out a Tudor-era castle that’s been transformed into a hotel, and I ended up learning a lot about the property. England is full of historic buildings, and many of them have been turned into businesses that can be explored, but unlike a National Trust building (which can be toured … Continue reading Three English Castle Hotels for Your Next Weekend Away
If you’re visiting London, you’ll undoubtedly be using TFL at some point. Transport for London (TFL) is the company that runs the tube (overground and underground) and bus services throughout London. London has one of the best-connected transit systems in the world; I’ve never been in a position of needing to get somewhere and not having a possible route. However, it can feel complicated due … Continue reading Getting Around London: The Ultimate Guide to Public Transit
I moved from Ottawa, Canada, to London, England, about 12 years ago. I was 23, naïve, and assumed that everything would work out for me. I’m super lucky that it did; I got a job, a houseshare with some amazing people, and was able to build a life I’m really proud of. I had no money, but a ton of delusion. Recently I was thinking … Continue reading The Emotional Impact of an International Move
Le Creuset has had a special part of my heart for about 10 years now. The brand comes with a lifetime guarantee, and more than once I’ve heard first-hand TikTok storytimes of people who find the Dutch ovens in their parent’s attics or charity shops, realize there’s a problem with the item, and then work with the brand to fix the piece. It’s less garbage in the ocean, and befitting of a promise—buy once, and you won’t have to buy another. Continue reading My “Heirloom Quality” Obsession: Inside Le Creuset’s UK Pop-Up
My made-to-measure womenswear course at Central St. Martin’s started last weekend. It was exciting (expect an update soon!) but I soon realized that I didn’t have all the tools I needed to create my own clothing patterns. Determined to not show up next week without tools—and with only Sunday to shop—I headed for the only fabric shop I could find that was open on Sunday: … Continue reading London Gem: One-Stop Sewing Shop Ray-Stitch
No Small Wander 