Eats, Reads And Leaves
A good read is one of the essential ingredients for a relaxing holiday, according to 80 per cent of holidaymakers who always pack one for their travels. Despite this, around…
Miss B
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Belinda Wanis, aka Miss B, is a Belle About Town who likes to bring a little bit of style into every aspect of her life. An experienced journalist with over 20 years in the industry she turned to the web, creating Belle About Town in early 2010, to fill a gap for tech-savvy stylish women who want the best life has to offer at their fingertips.
She loves a decadent cocktail bar, a beautifully cut dress, cultural getaways, quality over quantity and is partial to Asian-fusion food.
A globetrotter, who has lived in Australia, the UK and Denmark, she enjoys holidaying in the sun and you can often find her on a beach in Thailand or on shopping breaks in Sydney or New York. But her first love is, of course, London!
Goats Cheese & Mushroom Burgers With Caramelised Shallots
This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy vegetarian supper – the caramelised shallots make a really tasty topping. Serves: 2 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes INGREDIENTS…
Secret Garden BBQ Before Summer is Out
Although the weather has turned prematurely autumnal in August we are still holding out hope that we get a little more summer sun. However, even if the winds are a…
Putting Her Best Foot Forward
Julia Grinham is the CEO and UK based driving force behind the hugely successful made-to-order shoe label Upper Street which she co-founded with her sister Katy Chandler who runs the Hong…
A Summer On The Water at Runnymede-on-Thames
Cruising down the Thames in Surrey in our private Olympic Class launch with champagne, afternoon tea and a skipper at the helm, watching the weeping willows, birds and life of the river going by.…
The 15 Minute Blow Dry
It’s amazing what a good blow dry can do. Not only do you look fabulous but it also makes you feel great as well. A blow dry is one of those things,…
10 Steps To Creating Your Boutique Home
Does your home feel like it’s yours? Does every room speak to you? Are they functional as well as beautiful? Or could your home do with a little help? Every…
Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway
We’ve all thought about chucking in our jobs, living on a beach and getting back to a simpler way of life however not many of us have the courage to actually…
Heston’s Steamed Buns With Mongolian beef
“Steamed buns are one of the stars of the street food scene – the perfect vehicle for the punchy flavours characteristic of Asian cuisine, like these caramelised beef strips marinated…
Day In The Life Of A Florist
When Sophie Cullumbine decided to give up her stressful job as a pub landlady and naively handover the reins to her business partner, she thought she was getting her life back.…