It may have rained on Donald’s parade on Friday, but the sun beamed out in full force yesterday for the Women’s March in London. Come rain or shine, my daughters and I were determined we were…
Born in Paris, Made in London. |
Midnight in London
Come with me on a flight of fancy just for a moment: imagine that the film director Woody Allen had set his film Midnight in Paris in London. In what period of British history would Allen have…
Hello, Goodbye
My beautiful daughter Clarissa was born on New Year’s Day, the first of 1990. My little bundle of mayhem came into my world when I was only 21 and she’s kept me on my toes ever…
United Nations of Noël
My first Christmases were more Hee Haw than Ho Ho. I spent them in Paris where decorations were subtle, yuletide food was sophisticated and gifting was about quality not quantity. But not chez Roitman, neigh: my…
Painting the Town this December
Jack Frost may be on his way to London, but there’s plenty to keep you merry and full of cheer. Here’s my guide to a jolly Ho Ho Ho December. Jingle my Bells For the Best…
Dandy About Town
Bertie Wooster, Beau Brummel and Oscar Wilde are alive and well and living right here in the Big Smoke. My brother-in-law Daniel, who is a Major in a cavalry regiment in the British Army, took me…
THEATRE REVIEW: Sideshow & Amadeus
Sideshow at the Southwark Playhouse The Southwark Playhouse is the go-to venue when I am looking for quirky and slightly off-beat productions. Last year it played host to the wonderfully eclectic Grey Gardens, starring Sheila Hancock,…
Hello Jack
It’s All Hallows’ Eve, a day for witches and their warlocks, for devils, goblins, banshees, nosferatus and zombies. It’s my favourite tradition of the year, the day when I dream of morphing into a spellbinding Veronica…
The Address Book
Here are my favourite go-tos in London town and beyond including restaurants, bookshops, antique markets, interior shops, pooch boutiques and beauty parlours. If you’re visiting London and need advice, feel free to contact me – go under the…
Sacré Bleu, Blanc and Rouge!
They say you are the nationality that you dream in. My dreams have always been a mélange of Franglais, but I have to admit that the English has been taking centre stage of late. I don’t…