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the real cowgirl at Cowshed

The problem with first meeting Christina Russillo, Director of the spa inspired beauty brand Cowshed, was that I didn’t manage to meet her properly.  We were sat at opposite ends of a rather posh (ie non-shouty) dinner at the House … Continue reading

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to stop & remember

This is not a religious post.  You’re more likely to read my stream of consciousness than ever find pious revelations on this blog.  But tomorrow is a holy day for Jews all over the world and, while I don’t fast … Continue reading

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Are we Human or are we Dancer?*

It all started with a simple question.  ‘What is a micro-manager?’ asked my almost 8 year old.  ‘And why does Daddy always call you that?’ she innocently added. We all laughed.  But afterwards, I began to question how much control … Continue reading

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Dîner en Blanc/Sanderson Session: White and Black in the City

Last night was an evening of visual contrasts. Covent Garden played host to London’s first ever Diner en Blanc dinner.  The concept of a mass, chic, pop-up picnic, with all diners obligatorily dressed head to toe in white, is already … Continue reading

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