Halloween is pretty much the best holiday ever: you get to dress up in costumes, ask your neighbours for candy, and no-one complains. Except for all of England, because that’s a memory from my American childhood and not really the done-thing in this country. And yet, I still love Halloween! Here’s how I’ve been getting … Continue reading
Author Archives: Katie Poole
Exploring South London
They say that Londoners don’t cross the river unless forced by employment or the lure of alcohol; only bad things lie on the other side. Well, that’s just not true – the bit about the bad things, anyway. The bit about not crossing except for employment or alcohol? I’d say that’s 99.9% spot on. Here’s … Continue reading
Whoever said: “It’s grim up North,” was wrong
Way back in September (ages ago now, I know!) Jeff and I headed up to Newcastle on a daily deal voucher for a 2-night stay for 2 including breakfast and wine. (Not a bad find if I do say so myself! It was my first time up north (well, I did go to York for … Continue reading
Me and my baby went to Amsterdam…
Recently Jeff and I went to Amsterdam to soak up the culture, drink Dutch brews, eat too many chips, explore the canals and bask in the beautiful architecture that is Amsterdam. Thanks to the I Amsterdam card, it was super easy to get around and we went to a *lot* more museums than we probably … Continue reading
Just hanging around at Dalston House
Last weekend Jeff and I swung by Dalston House, an interactive piece of art by Leandro Erlich, commissioned by the Barbican. The detailed facade of a Victorian terraced house is constructed flat on the ground, with mirrors positioned overhead to give the appearance that people are climbing or falling from the house. Continue reading
DIY Sugar Skulls with Illamasqua and Tatty Devine
There are two things I really love and, if you gave me either as a present, you really couldn’t go wrong: statement jewellery and nail polish. And on Sunday I was able to combine the two at the Tatty Devine and Illamasqua sugar skull workshop, getting creative with UV nail polish! Oh hell yes. Bonus points because … Continue reading
Taste of London
Friday evening J and I popped by Taste of London, courtesy of the fab team at Google Local London. We had a great time, checking out the stalls, trying new foods and drinks, bumping into friends at the event, and supporting local businesses. (Seriously: we left there with olives, tea, vodka and a bunch of … Continue reading
David Bowie is at the V&A
Growing up, David Bowie is one artist I took for granted and never really explored. I’d hear his music on the radio and at home, I knew the songs and many of the lyrics. But much like Pink Floyd and The Beatles, his music was my parents’ music. I knew it, I enjoyed it, but … Continue reading
Loving the London Skyline
I don’t even want to tell you when I visited The Shard, so instead I’ll say this post is long-overdue. Lucky for me, this content is evergreen. Phew. Anyhow, I was lucky enough to visit The Shard with a group of Google Local Londoners in exchange for writing several new reviews*. We got there for the … Continue reading
Chris Bracey at Scream Gallery
Holy Moly Chris Bracey’s solo show at Scream Gallery in Soho is cool! Continue reading
Call me Katie 