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Thursday 19 February 2015

#6London Loves | Tanner & Co, Bermondsey Street

Tanner & Co, Bermondsey Street Review
In my never ending quest for a good burger, my colleagues and I ventured to the cool end of Bermondsey Street for a 'working' lunch. We had a reservation at the warehouse bar Tanner & Co and with rumbling tummies settled into our booth for some much needed meat. 

Tanner & Co, Bermondsey Street Review


Tanner & Co, Bermondsey Street Review
Tanner & Co, Bermondsey Street Review
Tanner & Co, Bermondsey Street Review

Tanner & Co, Bermondsey Street Review

Tanner & Co, Bermondsey Street Review
Tanner & Co is a large, open plan, quirky restaurant a short walk from London Bridge and is decked out to look like an old school gym. There are climbing ropes, ladders and even pommel horse's; to take you back to a time we all dreaded. My PE days often involved running around a freezing hall with in a vest and a pair of knickers with some horrible teacher shouting at you to do a rolly pollie; not something that would be allowed today. But this gym hall was much more fun and inviting, plus it is full of city workers sipping on their Thursday afternoon pints. 

All of us settled on trying the famous burger and waited hungrily for them to be cooked and delivered. They arrived on a wooden tray with a side garnish of pickle, onion and lettuce. The meat patty was pretty thick and meaty, which is always a good sign. My one negative point was that the only option for cooking the meat was medium or well done and being a girl of the rare variety I did find the meat a little dry. 

Having said that the burger was pretty tasty and the brioshe bun was deliciously soft and fluffy. The stand out cherry on the top were the incredible chips, served in a retro metal mug the chips were crunchy on the outside with fluffy potato clouds on the inside! 

All in all worth a visit but doesn't beat my Shake Shack love affair! The hunt continues! 

Stay beautiful
xoxo

Tuesday 10 February 2015

The Best Luxury Valentine's Day Gifts from The Royal Exchange


The Royal Exchange is a luxury haven right in the heart of the city of London, with all of your luxury needs under one roof. You can shop, eat and drink to your heart's delight in the iconic 400-year-old building, making it the only destination for that special gift.

This will be the first year I don't have to buy something for someone else and in the spirit of love and being loved I will be buying myself a special gift to say 'I love me'; I have my eye on a few of the below. But as it is 4 days until the biggest romantic holiday of the year, perhaps you are yet to find the perfect present, I have some extra special gift ideas from the go to luxury shopping centre The Royal Exchange

After all Valentine's Day is the one day a year you can buy beauty products or beautiful lingerie for a loved one without them assuming you are dropping hits. 

For her:
Luxury Valentine's Day Gifts

1. Molton Brown Re-Charge Black Pepper Eau De Toilette, £39 - A long lasting, spicy fragrance with top notes of black pepper and lemon with heart notes of coriander oil

2. Molton Brown Fiery Pink Pepper Eau De Toilette, £39 - a signature scent with top notes of pink pepper and tangerine with heart notes of nutmeg

3. Agent Provocateur 'Karlie' bra, brief and suspender set, £305 - If you really feel like splashing the cash and giving him the wow factor, this set is absolutely top of my list! The stunning colours and delicate lace are perfect for this special occasion

4. Smythson Wafer Notebook, £35 - Need somewhere to write a love poem or perhaps document an epic love story? Do it in style with this beautiful pocket notebook in ruby red leather. 

5. Kiehl's Creme de Corps Whipped Body Butter, £36 - Containing a rich mix of soy milk and honey, this body butter will leave skin deliciously soft

For him:
Luxury Valentine's Day Gifts
1. Kiehl's Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream, £35 - Soothes skin whilst giving an amazingly close shave, this is the best in luxury

2. Penhaligon's As Sawira Fragrance: Trade Rose Collection, £150 - An extravagant fragrance for those who have everything. An exotic blend of bergamot and saffron for a deep, woody experience

3. Crockett & Jones Beaumont Black Box Calf Leather Shoes, £515 - Help him put his best foot forward with these stunning leather shoes

4. Church's Hunter Leather Flask, £140 - Perhaps your man enjoys the outdoors. Long country walks or a day at the races. Make sure his favourite tipple stays warm in this special flask, including 4 steel cups

5. The East India Company Valentine Gift Hamper - One for the foodie's. An array of luxury tea's, chocolate truffles and strawberry thins. Pure indulgence in one beautiful box

Stay beautiful
xoxo

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