Bourgeoisie; Scented Spain
In your mind’s eye, you can imagine the scent of early morning Spain, maybe more of the countryside but nevertheless,…
by Jo Phillips
This is a section on general cultural activities on the new website, more will follow shortly
In your mind’s eye, you can imagine the scent of early morning Spain, maybe more of the countryside but nevertheless,…
by Jo Phillips
When we think of camping we think of luscious green hills in maybe Scotland or vast sprawling greenery in The…
by Jo Phillips
It’s an unspoken truth in Hollywood: if you’re over the age of fifty, you should probably consider looking for work…
by Adam Snow
When you think of sipping a refined drink what comes to mind? Perhaps an aged malt whiskey all deep and…
by Jo Phillips
Why Do Cricketers Still Wear White? Photo by shents / Pixabay License Cricket whites have been a core part of…
by Jo Phillips
The fifties are usually identified by housewives, swing dresses and rock and roll. The sixties are, for many people, sexual…
We might say that Paola Pignataro is a good Italian girl (well, lady). She is one of those remarkable women that…
by Jo Phillips
Rusty burnt orange, warming woody nutmeg browns, creamy vanilla. Are these colours you see in your mind? Or are they…
by Jo Phillips
A black evening gown with diamond trim. A fur wrap. Silk undergarments. Sparkling jewelry. Dress after dress after dress, some…
In his blog Ian Nathan calls himself ‘a film critic who went long’ because as a film critic who worked…
It’s one of those things I remind myself to do when I’m in a city that is not my home….
by Jo Phillips
Have you ever had that dream, where you suddenly realise that you’re naked in public? It is a scary nightmare….
Everyone has a box of treasure that they keep close to them. No matter the monetary value; sentimental value triumphs…
Cult. We often hear this word being thrown around in everyday life. Films, books, musical artists, TV series, artworks and…
Marc-Antoine Coulon has always been one to impress. The fabulous illustrator and rising star has created some outstanding designs for…
Nominated twice for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show and two-time Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Award winner, multi-award-winning…
by Jo Phillips