Just Love Christmas

Today makes the 10th anniversary of the day we left Melbourne, Australia in 32 degrees (Celsius that is) to fly to Luosto, Lapland, via Singapore and then Helsinki. Much of that day is still so fresh in my memory. Flying … Continue readingLuosto Lapland, Father Christmas, Ten Years On

I’m of that generation that remembers Brooke Shields for just one thing, well one movie (and that she was married to Andre Agassi at some point). Blue Lagoon. And to be honest I really couldn’t tell you any other movie … Continue readingA Castle For Christmas Review

Now call me a traditionalist. But to me you always get your Christmas Tree, or put up your tree in December and the later, usually the better. We’re not a put it up on Christmas Eve family. For us it’s … Continue readingWhen to Get a Christmas Tree

Let’s be honest you know exactly what is going to happen once the two main characters in Love Hard meet. It is a well trodden route. Boy meets girl. Think When Harry met Sally. But the journey to that point, … Continue readingLove Hard Review

Father Christmas is Back is available on Netflix is a mixed up affair. Where British cast meets a mix of British comedy aimed at an American audience. Don’t get me wrong, this is not the worst Christmas movie but it … Continue readingFather Christmas is Back Review

There is something about the 1st of November. When it comes to Christmas and Christmas TV adverts. Traditionally, it was always on the TV but now they are everywhere. TV, YouTube, Social Media and the list goes on and on. … Continue readingChristmas TV Adverts

I’ve still not got used to Christmas in Australia. Even after 13 years. And tonight, it being Halloween, it is just a little, well fascinating seeing kids wondering the streets. In broad day light and summer on it’s way. It … Continue readingWhat To Eat This Christmas

To me the best day of the year isn’t Christmas Day (although I do love it, of course). It is in fact Christmas Eve. Especially the evening. Just can’t beat the excitement and buzz. Whether it was as a child, … Continue readingSaturday Eve

As a child my parents would take my sister and I to London, for our annual London Christmas adventure. Trips on the London Underground, rides in a London black taxi and visits to the same 3 shops. Selfridges, to see … Continue readingChristmas at Fortnum & Mason

My aunt introduced me to Heston Blumenthal. Not in person but via the telly. Sadly to date I’ve not met the celebrity chef. Nor eaten at one of his restaurants. Although, I did have a booking once at Dinner by … Continue readingDinner with Heston