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Christmas Shoot with Boden

20 Nov 2019 by petrinachristine

Boden the British clothes retailer, was looking for NHS Staff to take part in their Christmas Campaign and I jumped at the chance. The campaign was Boden’s way of showing their appreciation for all the hard work the doctors, nurses and NHS staff provide. The photoshoot took place in a stylish pub in Islington. From the moment I arrived the production team were friendly and welcoming. Lighting was being set up and clothes rails with a variety of sparkly outfits […]

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Happy Birthday to Me 2019

16 Nov 2019 by petrinachristine

Today marks my 35th Birthday. I am so thankful and grateful to see another birthday. I completed a similar blog post last year so wanted to make it a new tradition. This year has flown by and I just wanted to reflect on what I have achieved since my last birthday and set new goals to work towards. Last year I set the following tasks to improve on: Time management – I need to prioritise tasks and block time out […]

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Early Birthday Treat at Sushi Samba

14 Nov 2019 by petrinachristine

My birthday’s coming up, so to start the celebrations, my Nepalese sister, Sweeda booked a surprise dinner at Sushi Samba, Heron Tower. The restaurant was a short work from Liverpool Street Station. The restaurant is located on the 38th floor within Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate. A glass lift took us to the 39th floor where we were able to take in the amazing view of the City of London. It made me think about the glass elevator in the Charlie […]

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Dinner at P F Chang’s

9 Oct 2019 by petrinachristine

Hazel mentioned P F Chang’s and after having a look online I was happy to visit the popular restaurant. I booked a table and we went along a couple of weeks later. The restaurant is located on Newport Street and is a short walk from Leicester Square station. When we arrived, there was a queue coming out of the door. We gave our name to the front of house staff and was escorted to our table. The restaurant was buzzing and it […]

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Dinner at Brassiere of Light

18 Sep 2019 by petrinachristine

When Hazel asked if I wanted to check out a new restaurant for our monthly catch up, I couldn’t say no. Brassiere of Light is located on the 1st Floor within Selfridges, Oxford Street. The decor was elegant with mirrored tables and a massive glittery pegasus leaping from the wall. The restaurant was busy and there was a sophisticated ambience. The menu had a variety of dishes to choose from including salads, steak and spaghetti and lobster. I opted for the […]

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Taking Stock

11 Sep 2019 by petrinachristine

I read my good friend’s Sweedas blog (check it out here) and found a great post which was about taking stock of your life by answering a list of questions. I thought it was a great read so decided to do my own stock take. Taking stock list Making: Checklists to become more productive and to form new habits. Cooking: Grilled chicken and vegetables. I’m trying to bring my own lunches to work instead of going to the canteen. I […]

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Lunch and Brigit’s Bakery

4 Sep 2019 by petrinachristine

Hazel has spoken about Brigit’s Bakery for a few years but I hadn’t had the chance to visit. We tried to drop in a couple of weeks ago but it was fully booked. Today was the day we finally got to visit. The weather was beautiful; the sun was shining and we didn’t need a jacket. We started off the afternoon by having lunch at TGI Fridays in Covent Garden. I went for Steak served with chips, crispy onions and […]

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Museum of Brands and Hakkasan Hanway Place

24 Jul 2019 by petrinachristine

Hazel and I chose to do something different for the monthly catch up by going to a museum. First stop was the Museum of Brands on Lancaster Road just off Ladbroke Grove in Notting Hill. The museum is open every day from 10am to 6pm (11am-5pm on Sunday). It costs £9 for adults and £5 for children. They also offer a family or concession rate. The museum showcased how brands have evolved over the years. It bought back so many […]

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Dinner at Brasserie Blanc Southbank

20 Jul 2019 by petrinachristine

I booked my monthly catch up with Michelle at Brasserie Blanc. Bookatable had a deal £25 for a three-course meal and a cocktail. The restaurant was easy to get to; only a short walk from Waterloo Station and opposite the Royal Festival Hall. We were greeted at the reception and escorted to our table. A few tables were occupied but it was mainly quiet for a Saturday. We were given a menu and there was so much to choose from. […]

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