It wouldn’t be Christmas if cafes and restaurants weren’t revamping their afternoon tea offerings for the festive season. It’s a typically British tradition, and a fun thing to do if you’re after an indulgent or more luxurious take on coffee/tea and cake – so why not make a ...
If I learned anything from five years working closely with Danish colleagues it is the true meaning of ‘hygge’. I still can’t say it properly, it’s pronounced ‘hue-guh’…but as it became a popular phenomenon I think sometimes the real meaning of it is lost. Contrary to mainstream social ...
With Christmas light switch ons and Christmas markets popping up everywhere it won’t be long until we are all getting the tree up, and for those who go for real trees – inside, outside or both, many North East places are opening from this Friday, for you to go and pick your own Christmas ...
Making your own Christmas wreath for the front door or to hang as a decoration inside your home is a big part of Christmas tradition and fun. Maybe you’re crafty, maybe you want to learn how to be, or maybe you just want a festive activity to enjoy with friends or family. There are a lot of ...
Ok so they’re not all cosy cottages, some are cabins and some are apartments, but nonetheless they are all fabulous, wonderfully cosy and the perfect private escape to getaway this Christmas if you prefer your own space and privacy over a luxury hotel – I shared suggestions for those ...
I recently shared my list of 70 things to do in December, but I wanted to expand on some of the really unique ones that are specific to the North East over this festive season. From winter light trails, to the Flying Scotsman on it’s centenary journey, carol services in unique places and one ...