Tat London Journal

We’ll hold our hands up: we can be a touch London-centric. Possibly southern-centric, if we’re really confessing. Much of the South is guilty of this idiocy. So, in the spirit of national redemption, we’ve made a concerted effort to embrace the North — not quite mustering all the charm that’s so famously abundant up there, but still. We want to be the town criers not just for the capital, but for all corners of this great island. One that we can be quite hard on, but one whi

My rule for weddings has always been: if they’re abroad, then — sadly for the couple — my presence is the present. I’ve never felt bad about it. If you’re asking me to browse a gift list while we’re simultaneously booking flights, hotels and taxis, you’ll understand why I won’t be clicking. And when you actually look at the tat that ends up on most wedding lists, I find myself quite bereft — reluctant to put my name to any of it.

Our Little Black Book Of Kitchen Companies, June 2025 Artichoke Kitchen Kitchens. Are they the heart of the home? With the rise of the English tastebud, the kitchen has pushed its way to the forefront, claiming every viable square inch it can. Over the past decade, this has fed the call for open-plan living, but there seems to be a quiet return to more defined spaces. Kitchen, sitting room, dining room. That sort of thing. Still, the kitchen remains the hub. It’s where we tal