Happy Weekend!

Happy June everyone! It's hard to believe that we're at halfway through 2016!! I've spent my week in Dublin attending a conference and exploring the great Georgian city. Amongst the sightseeing and the hard work, here are the links I've been reading.

Members of the Scottish Parliament go digital in the chamber: wi-fi has been switched on for MSPs and they can now use their digital devices.

Doteveryone's end of life work: truly impressive work being done!

Jackie Kennedy's Georgetown mansion can be yours for $10 million: get in line folks!

Happy Weekend!

Happy long weekend everyone! Hope your week has been as productive and exciting as mine! I'll be heading off on a mini break this weekend.. have a fun filled long holiday!

Here are the links that I've been reading this week.

The Grace and Frankie Beach House: please can I move in?! I really, really want a slice of the Grace and Frankie real estate action!

Pentagon still uses floppy discs: this takes me back to my first computer!

Jolt your corporate board with a millennial: wondering what benefits a millennial can bring to a board? This article explains all.

#AusVotes: hooked on the Australian elections? The Twitter Aus feed has a great range of infographics and stats about the campaign!

Happy Weekend!

It's been another exciting week for me in London! My project kicks off the next stage on Monday, and I'm excited to share the details in a few days time!

In the meantime, here are some of the interesting links I've been checking out:

7 Slack hacks to make you more productive: I may or may not be obsessed with this way of team communication

The doteveryone Digital MP program: find out a little bit about what I'm working on!

Artist makes posters of DC neighbourhoods: see the nation's capital in a new way!

Happy Weekend!

Hooray for the weekend! It's been a week of fresh starts for me- I've started working on a new digital project in London and am excited to see what the next few weeks bring. Lots of hard work and late nights are ahead of me! I've been catching up on the following links in between breaks and when I needed a little different reading!

How MSPs use Twitter: a fascinating look into how Members of the Scottish Parliament use Twitter to connect with their constituents.

The Good Wife and its lessons for dressing: whilst this amazing show may be over, its fashion lessons will live on.

The real beach house from Grace and Frankie: I am obsessed with this show...and even more with the perfect beach house! Hooked on Houses has found the real version!

Happy Weekend!

Happy weekend everyone! What a week it has been! I've returned from an awesome month away in Australia and New Zealand, feeling refreshed (apart from the jet lag) and ready to take on a series of exciting new challenges and projects that are on the horizon. In between unpacking, laundry and a rather large inbox purge here are some of the links that I've been reading:

The Complicated Sisterhood of Lee Radziwill and Jacqueline Kennedy: this fascinating article in Vanity Fair, Sam Kashner speaks to Radziwill about the relationship with her sister and how they dealt with fame and tragedy.

7 Insider Secrets from Female Entrepreneurs: if you're a female entrepreneur, this one is a must-read.

Australia's First Lady: This old article about Lucy Turnbull provides a great look at her fashion sense- the photography is amazing!

Happy Weekend!

Happy Weekend everyone! I'm frantically working hard this weekend to finish off all my tasks before I head to Australia on Monday! In between the late nights and early mornings here are some links that I have been reading.

Sydney could become another London or New York for property investors

Hotel guests can't go more than seven minutes without connecting to wi-fi

Tips for sleep and night time rituals

Happy Weekend!

Happy Weekend everyone! This week has been a funny one for me, giving me time to reflect on things from the past and where the future is headed. Deep thoughts for a Sunday! As one chapter nears its end for me, and a new one is about to start, I'm reminded by the good things that have happened and remain hopeful for the future.

Amongst the deep thoughts, here are some links that I've checked out.

House of Cards quotes: now I need to find many opportunities to use these daily! You're welcome! :)

Seven brands go April Fools: were you fooled this April?

The Queen through the ages: Her Majesty is an absolute style icon- which outfit is your favourite?

The Plaza sells its chandeliers: they've made the Baccarat beauties into earrings! I am very tempted!

Happy Weekend!

Happy Easter weekend everyone! Hope you're enjoying the nice long weekend and that the weather is good where you are! I'll be spending my weekend catching up with friends over brunch before hunkering down to complete a stack of work. Tough....but worth it!

Here are some great reads that I discovered this week:

Nora Ephron: Prophet of Privacy: Ahead of a new documentary about Ephron's life and work, this posts from The Atlantic talks about her influence and legacy.

14 Life Lessons from Norma Bates: I've been binge watching Bates Motel lately- and I just had to write a fun piece about Norma Bates!

The World's Fifty Greatest Leaders: Are your inspirations on the list?

Park Slope Townhouse is selling for $15 million: one word- wow! 

Happy Weekend!

Happy weekend everyone! Congratulations on making it through another week! :) This week has been a busy one for me, pushing several projects further along their pipeline and making plans for the coming months!

Here are some great reads that have caught my eye this week...

Lorfords Hangar grows in size: it is great to see the famous Hangar One taking shape! Lorfords is the best destination for antiques and design inspiration. This new space is amazing!

What every business partner could learn from House of Cards: mix friendship with business? Align your goals? These tips and more are really interesting!

Celebrities on planes: some great photos here! Barbara Bush was my neighbour on a flight from NY to London last year!

Happy Weekend!

Happy weekend! This week has been a sobering one for me, and has given me a chance to reflect on many things. On Friday I headed to the Bath Decorative Antiques Fair - it was fantastic! With a great range of dealers and beautiful antiques and it was a fun day out! I picked up a pair of authentic ballot boxes from Chris Holmes Antiques - pictures to follow!

Here's what has caught my eye this week:

International Women's Day: 8 women to watch in 2016: this week we marked International Women's Day- this women are worth watching this year!

Nancy Reagan proved the power of partners in leadership: former First Lady Nancy Reagan sadly passed away this week. This piece examines her role in President Reagan's tenure as Commander in Chief.

I'm modeling my marriage on Frank and Claire Underwood's: such a compelling piece! But don't read if you are not a fan of spoilers!

Happy Weekend!

I can't quite believe we're into March! It's been a week of highs and lows for me, and I'm hoping that the new week will bring brighter things.  Late to the party, I've just signed up for Netflix! How I lived before Netflix I'll never know! My current favorites are Grace and Frankie, Fuller House and Hinterland. I'm looking forward to starting House of Cards over the weekend!

Here's what I've been reading this week:

Sallie Krawcheck: this is the future of work: Krawcheck is such an inspirational businesswomen, and her article on the different cycles of work and opportunities is a compelling read.

15 Netflix documentaries entrepreneurs should watch: they're all on the list!

Women in Business Q&A: Ashley Parrish, Executive Producer, TODAY Digital: it was a real thrill to interview TODAY's Executive Producer of Digital, Ashley Parrish. Check out her career insights of working in both print and digital! 

Happy Weekend!

Happy weekend! Hope yours has been a great one so far. After watching the rugby on Friday night, I've had my head down all weekend, working my way through a super long to - do list!

In between the breaks I've been checking out these interesting reads!

13 Google Chrome hacks: Chrome tends to be one of the more well behaved browsers, and these hacks are pretty exciting!

Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush in Southern Living: the Bush twins are lots of fun, and I'm excited to see the full interview and shoot in the magazine!

50 best antiques and vintage shops: Homes & Antiques shares their list of the 50 best antiques and vintage shops that you really must visit!

The oldest home in Washington DC: #housegoals!

Happy Weekend!

Happy weekend everybody! I hope your week has been as productive and interesting as mine! The early part of my week was all about the fun- catching up with friends and discovering a great working space with even better coffee and entertainment! The latter part of my work? Nose to the grindstone with lots of hard work! Here's what I've been reading through the long nights and between meetings!

Visions of the future from NASA: looking for some out of this world for your home office or room? Check out these free to download prints from NASA! I love the Grand Tour poster.

LFW: Designer homes we love: looking for some fashion and design inspiration? The latest post from Lorfords Antiques shares top tips on how to get the interior decor look of designers such as Ralph Lauren, Aerin Lauder and Thom Browne!

Buckingham Palace as a hotel: ever wonder how much it would cost to stay at Buckingham Palace if it became a hotel? Here's your answer.

Tory Burch Ready to Wear Autumn 2016: equestrian meets France in Burch's newest collection. I love it.

Lincoln Memorial renovations: my beloved Lincoln Memorial is about to undergo a pretty extensive renovation programme. I can't wait to see the finished result! 

Happy Weekend!

Happy Weekend everyone! Hope you're having a great one. It's been another busy week here of project planning and deadlines, but I did make time for non work on Saturday night! I headed to The Riverfront in my hometown of Newport to see Theatr Pena's performance of The Glass Menagerie. The company are touring around Wales, so don't miss out on one of their performances!

Here are some of the links that have captured my attention this week.

What is it about Tory Burch? This great piece from New York Magazine looks at Burch's new sport line.

How to buy European antiques and ship them home: Congratulations to the fab Toma Clark Haines on her piece in Architectural Digest! If you're an antiques fan like me and want to know how to ship items safely and easily, Toma's tips are worth checking out.

Inside Tommy Hilfiger's Plaza Hotel Penthouse: one word- wow!

Q&A with Joanna Ferguson, Lorfords Antiques: I absolutely love Lorfords, and the team, dealers and the pieces are out of this world! This great Q&A with Jo, Operations/Marketing Manager at the family run business provides a great update on their latest expansion of Hangar Two!

Happy Weekend!

Hooray for the weekend! Hope you've had a fun week and have said goodbye to the January blues. My week started off with a fun brunch with a friend, and was majorly productive in many ways! My weekend will be spent working on several big projects and watching the first games of the Six Nations!

Whatever your plans are this weekend, here are some interesting links for you check out!

Styling your Valentine's Day table: I'm really excited to be contributing to the Lorfords blog. I hope you'll check out my first post with tips on how to style your table for Valentine's Day!

Is imposter syndrome a sign of greatness?: a fascinating article focusing on the imposter syndrome. Many of us suffer from this, but is it a sign of greatness?

How well do you know The Parent Trap? this movie! I used to watch it on repeat when I was younger. Definitely a quiz for the real fans amongst us!

Happy Weekend!

Happy Weekend! It's hard to imagine that we're at the end of January! Where did the first month of 2016 go? This week has been all about mini battles, and at times has felt like I've been pushing treacle uphill. Still, we got to Friday still alive and having ticked a few big tasks off the to-do list!

Amongst the craziness, here are some great pieces I've been reading.

The world's most dazzling engagement rings: From Jackie Kennedy to Grace Kelly, there are some seriously amazing engagement rings on this list! Jeweler George Pragnell provides some up close and personal sketches of these dazzling jewels- you'll never look at diamonds in quite the same way again!

Leaving corporate America for a startup: for those of us that work in big business, we've probably had this thought a million times. But what happens when you make it a reality?

How the map of the USA has changed in 200 years: one for all you history buffs out there!

At home with Coldplay's Guy Berryman: a great interview with Coldplay's Guy Berryman- you'll want to find out about his love of antiques! 

Happy Weekend!

I thought January was supposed to be a quiet month... hands up if yours has been super busy too? This week I had a great trip to Tetbury in the beautiful Cotswolds. The cold weather and winter sunshine made it even more spectacular! For those of you battling with the snow, stay safe and stay warm!

Here's what I've been reading this week...

How to use your network to become a power connector: networking is key, and this piece provides you with the insight you need!

Annie Leibovitz's new exhibition is a life affirming celebration of womanhood: with portraits of some of the world's most inspiring women, I'm hoping I can get to London in time to see this amazing exhibition.

Here's why Michelle Obama will always be the First Lady of fashion: no explanation required!

What Apple and Starbucks taught me about building a brand: marketing tips from two of the most successful global brands. 

Happy Weekend

Happy Weekend! It's been a cold week here in the UK, with the rain finally giving way to proper seasonal temperatures. Hello duvet coat, blanket scarves and snuggly boots! Whilst I've been keeping warm I've been checking out these links...

Working the West Wing: want to truly see behind the scenes at the White House? Politico's exclusive photos give you the inside scoop.

Michelle Obama wears her optimism for everyone to see: The First Lady wowed at this week's State of the Union, wearing a sunny marigold dress that everyone can't stop talking about!

Celine's Spring 2016 collection: it's pretty marvellous!

The Oscars pick the best movie sets of the year: who do you think will take home the trophy?

Happy Weekend!

We've made it to the end of the first work week of the year! If yours was anything like mine, you'll be glad to welcome the weekend to your doorstep!

It's been great to start 2016 off with some exciting new plans and positive phone calls. The following links have also helped provide perspective and entertainment!

Girl friendship drama: when it's time to stop perseverating and let it go

Sheryl Sandberg on renewal and rebirth

A Washington DC mansion sells for $18 million

How Tory Burch is investing in female entrepreneurs

The seven firms vying to design President Obama's Library

Happy Weekend!

Happy 2016! I hope the first three days of this new year have been brilliant for you! I've been getting back into the swing of things, reconnecting with my schedule and getting pumped up for the year ahead.

I've got big plans for this year, and I hope that you have too. Together, let's make it the best yet!

As we work on our collective goals, check out some of the links I've been reading this week.

32 things you didn't know about J.Crew: I certainly learned a facts by reading this list!

#HatsOffNewport: and my starring role!

Why Legos are a better investment than gold: there's a reasoning behind my new habit!

20 photos of Presidents on vacation: because even POTUS needs his down time.