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Debbie Smyth

Workshop Coffee Co, Marylebone

I came across this charming, compact coffee shop last weekend as I left a workshop at VV Rouleaux on Marylebone Lane, heading to Selfridges.  I was in need of caffeine after an […]

Thank You… Liebster Award

Many, many thanks to Linda at Living with My Ancestors  for nominating me for this award. It is an award for bloggers who have fewer than 200 followers and it helps to […]

A Beach in Manchester?

Someone has a sense of humour, I think. This “beach bar” is set on one of Castlefield’s canals.  This is a great area to relax in, especially in summer, but […]

Surf City, USA

For great sand, beautiful weather, a lively beach culture and surf, where netter than Huntington Beach in orange County, California?   And finally, the eponymous surf: . Posted as part of Ailsa’s […]

The Royal Arcade, Mayfair

The orange tones in this Victorian shopping arcade are a joy.  London has many beautiful, ornate and sophisticated arcades, but the Royal Arcade takes some beating.  It connects Bond Street to Albermarle Street, and […]

Paper & Cup, Shoreditch

I found this friendly and tasty coffee shop on one of my recent meanders around Shoreditch.  “Delectable books and coffee” they say on their website, and I wouldn’t disagree. The ambience is […]

Thank You – One Lovely Blog Award

Many, many thanks to Helen Handbag (I love the name!) at Nail Art for Dummies for nominating me for this award. The rules of the award are: Thank the person who nominated you Add […]