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From nature to nurture, all is energetic – How to respond and adapt to new energy streams. Life is a series of flowing energy streams. Some we carry throughout our life and many carry us. Some are intentional, and others we are not always aware of…until something wakes us to them….
Chicks Chat with.. Imogen Paton; Mother, Artist, Fundraiser, Campaigner and Founder of Arts Against Abuse. A wonderful Arts based Organisation working closely with Solace Women’s Aid. Imogen works tirelessly throughout the UK attending seminars, events, workshops and festivals addressing the stigma around discussing domestic abuse. We at Those London Chicks…
Hyaluronic Acid for Skin Health Having oily and acne-prone skin can be enough reasons for you to skip moisturizers. With all the excess oil on your skin, why would you make it more “oily”? The truth, however, is that adding a moisturizer in your skin care routine can dramatically improve…
Escape London • Mercure Box Hill Enjoy a relaxing Bank holiday or weekend at the Mercure Box Hill… The Mercure Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel is in easy reach of London and set in the stunning North Downs, just a ten-minute walk from the train station. The hotel looks like…
Aubergine stuffed with lamb • Babousakia me arni A relative of both the potato and tomato family, there is something very exotic about aubergines. In this recipe, their creamy textured bitter-sweet flesh sponges up all the flavours of the Middle East…olive oil, warming spices, pine kernels, dried fruits, lamb. This…
Chicks Chat with… Chizzy Akudolu Actor, Writer, Film Maker, Host and one of our favourite Chicks. She is no stranger to a Chicks Chat read her previous chat HERE. After playing Mo Effanga in BBC’s Holby City for five years. We at Those London Chicks were over the moon we…
Escape London • Woburn Hotel and Safari Park Family friendly, a wonderful weekend that the whole family can enjoy! Woburn is a picturesque village just over an hours drive from central London. After you leave the M1, you are met with beautiful green countryside and flower-filled fields. The village takes…
Accessorising Tricks Accessorising is something that can make or break your outfit. As if choosing your garments for the day wasn’t tricky enough, you also need to pay attention to the complementing details, such as the right jewellery, handbags, and shoes. Apart from this, you also need to take into…
GLOW Reviewed by Chantelle Dussette It’s the 1980s. Spandex is in. Hair is bouncy and Steve Guttenberg is a household name (when you watch the show you’ll understand the reference). Ruth (Alison Brie) is a struggling actress, rebelling against the male dominated industry that is Hollywood. In a casting, she…
Summer Holiday Reading Whether you’re travelling near or far, it’s often difficult to choose what to read on holiday. If you’re wanting something different than your normal beach read, this is a list for you. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman “Eleanor Oliphant has learned how to survive…
Book Giveaway! Camilla Dallerup’s new book Reinvent me. Want to take charge of your life? In need of a career, relationship or life overhaul? Well we have just the perfect book to help you on your way!! It’s Camilla Dallerap’s new book Reinvent me.We at Those London Chicks are pleased…
Feta cheese parcels • Feta tiliki me meli kai sesami These delicious individual cheese pies are served as part of a meze or as a starter. They can also be made with unsalted anari cheese which is similar to ricotta cheese and then becomes a dessert which I like to…
Design Retreats It’s that time. If you haven’t already (or even if you have) it’s likely you are dreaming of escaping. Escaping to a place of beauty of course – the ideal is finding a hotel that is a struggle to leave… Above, is Ace Hotel LA, designed by Commune….
Winners announced for the Young Masters Art Prize 2017 A not-for-profit initiative of The Cynthia Corbett Gallery Azita Moradkhani wins Young Masters Art Prize and Young Masters Emerging Woman Art Prize Lucille Lewin awarded Young Masters Maylis Grand Ceramics Prize All female winners in same year Young Masters Emerging Woman…
5 Ways to Read More Read Books You Like Pick books that you’ll enjoy. It’s all too easy to feel pressure to read the “next big thing” or that novel that your friend from work loved. Find out what types of books you enjoy reading; and before you buy look…
Charity • The Matt Haycox Foundation The Matt Haycox Foundation is a children’s charity which aims to provide financial support to the lives of seriously and terminally ill children and their families in Yorkshire. On June 16th in front of a host of familiar faces and special guests, the Matt…
How to Choose Glasses that Perfectly Fit You Finding the right glasses can be a real nightmare. Trying on every last pair of glasses in the store will surely help you find your perfect pair, but who has the time and patience for that? With this guide, you will know…
Village Salad • Horyatiki salata Known to our visiting tourists, not surprisingly as a Greek salad, we consume bowlfuls of village salad at just about every meal. I had to include a recipe, of course, but really you need to look in your fridge, using your favourite salad ingredients. I…
Review • Mum’s Bistro Eating Out Mum’s Bistro is lovely little family run Cypriot Eatery, nestled in the heart of Bowes Park, North London. This is a restaurant recommendation/review I have been meaning to write for a long time. I love this place and it’s friendly owners!! It’s one of…
The Best of British Superfoods Sarah Flower has compiled a very comprehensive and easy to understand list of British Superfoods you should be including in your day to day eating and what is so great about them! Plums One of the highest ORAC values (measure antioxidant activity). They score higher…