Perfil de inspirationjunkie

Alas the gentrification of Shoreditch continues. The late great Bordello is no longer, replaced by a generic Pod eaterie to rival neighbours Pret, Eat and Itsu. A sad day for EC2A.

Bargain central atm, cashmere cardis up to 40% off. Now is the time!

You can get lactose free milk here, and relatively decent veg. Thumbs up CC!

Invariably my religion in the sales, this All Saints alternative often delivers the goods; in black, white or varying shades of grey.

Had a positively frothy cuppa hot chocolate here, delicious indeed and relatively inexpensive.

Colour in abundance, though sadly lacking in quality or choice.

Quirkily Shoreditch, erring on the side of expensive with an array of Christmas sweaters!

A London institution, not just the restaurant but the fine lady herself. Juicy prawns to die, halloumi to savour and a jovial, friendly atmosphere a world away from the clinical efficiency of a larger chain. Walking distance between High St Kensington and Notting Hill Gate, this is certainly a hidden gem of the West….so sssh!

For a sneak peak inside the restaurant, and meet the woman herself:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6676A383CFFE63DA

Billed as one of Conde Nast’s top 25 reasons to visit Stockholm, I can certainly see why. Well, the affable, charismatic owner Joachim Olausson gave me a free pair of pants (Bread and Boxers branded). I was extremely happy :-) You see, we were on an organised tour of the hotel, and gained valuable insight into its history. The local itself is spectacular, a ‘urban’ island marooned in the very centre of the city, surrounded by the exquisite waterfront. The property combines the modern design of Claesson Kovisto Rune housed within a 17th century building, with corridors measuring in excess of 100 metres long! It’s also gay-friendly too.

The rooms are simply stunning, free standing wardrobes and giant, Japanese stones within sinks? How could this work, take a look at the pictures to see how :-)