Online art gallery, The Affordable Art Studio is hosting a pop-up exhibition at the The Shop NW10 in Kensal Rise. Lasting a whole month the partnership between The Shop NW10 and The Affordable Art Studio will also see a weekly event entitled ‘Affordable Arts Thursdays at The Shop NW10’ where The Shop will host two evenings (12th and 26th September) dedicated to an artist and their work. Attendees will also have an opportunity to receive a bespoke and personalised piece of artwork as well as receive advice from the artists themselves.
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In the past few months London has become a haven for burgers; if it’s not your local boozer trading a meaty pie for a patty, then it’s the invasion of giant American burger houses in our smoky capital. I recently visited the newest arrival in the West End, a New York staple now hidden away in the market halls of Covent Garden. I use the term hidden very loosely, as the queues are so elongated that one feels as though they've arrived long before there’s sight of any logos implicit of location. Shake Shack has had the crowds salivating in Manhattan since 2004, when it opened with a welcome r...
Read more →In the myriad of shops and stalls in Portobello Road, there is nothing quite like the one situated below the Westway. With its enticing cerise shop front and prêt-a-porter vintage on display, you are immediately transported into a portal of sartorial history. Aptly named 282, after the door number on the iconic street, the shop has recently become a haven for collectors, design houses, dandies, debutants, and everyone else in between; all after that one-of-a-kind piece for all occasions.
Read more →The Park Lane Hotel in London’s Piccadilly is going in to botanical overload with its new take on the old-age tradition of Afternoon Tea. To celebrate the RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s centennial, Park Lane Sheraton will be hosting a delectable Flowering Afternoon Tea replete with edible flowers. Naturally, we were one of the first few to sample the horticulturally-inspired teatime treats.
Read more →On a rather somber Thursday evening I went on an excursion to Notting Hill, to the 20th Century Theatre in Westbourne Grove to gaze blissfully at the beautiful self-portraits in a Pop-Up exhibition showcasing the recent works of Russian artist ARINA.
Read more →As a reluctant Chelsea enthusiast, and a part-time Fulham Road dweller, I was pleasantly surprised one fine Sunday when I had discovered that an old haunt had been discarded in place of something entirely new. The ‘old haunt’ in question was an aging public house by the name of The Goat In Boots, located at 333 Fulham Road; a traditional boozer with all its trimmings, dating back some 300 plus years. The change (or should I say replacement?), is remarkable. Relaunched as simply GOAT following a head-to-toe refurbishment, the new establishment is as stylish and fresh as it is tasteful on the p...
Read more →Get ready to horse around this summer in the heart of Soho as Archer Street, one of the hidden-away gems of the West End, transforms their downstairs bar into a polo-inspired lounge; Chukka. The new bar, bursting with equestrian flare, is coinciding with the start of this year’s polo season. With many a polo-themed design features, Chukka boasts an astro-turfed bar, mallets and horse shoes decorating the walls, perfectly complementing Archer Street’s playful stripy sofas and cushions. England Polo International star, George Meyrick, even has intimate alcoves endorsed and branded by him. Of ...
Read more →Since the 12th of April Chris Bracey has been exhibiting his jaw-dropping pieces at renowned Fitzrovia art haunt, Scream. Chris Bracey has worked with neon and lights for over thirty years and has acquired a vast fan base including commissions from high-profile clients such as David LaChapelle, Stella McCartney, Martin Creed and Vivienne Westwood.
Read more →At It's Rude To Stare, we are very much enjoying Andrew J. Lambie's debut novel, A Carnival of the Flesh. A tour de force of wit, whimsy, and untamable fantasy; precisely what the 'literary doctor' prescribed for your spring mental nutrition. Summary: When a Victorian freak show is shipwrecked on a deserted island, it's every freak for himself - a miserable prospect if you happen to be trapped inside a two-foot glass jar. Luckily for Dirty Boy, Cedric the Dwarf and Ruby the Hermaphrodite enjoy his company, and the three join forces to discover just what the devious Brigadier and his nefari...
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