Emm in London

Monday, June 30, 2025

Celebrating Summer in England

Summer is truly spectacular in England this year. We've had weeks of hot, dry weather and it looks to continue well into August. We've been out and about a lot and the time has finally come for our short trip to Paris. See you on the other side!

Lavender Fields and Calm at Castle Farm

Summer has finally arrived in England and it's lavender season! As temperatures eased towards 30°c this weekend, we took advantage of the blue skies and sunshine and headed out to Castle Farm in Kent.

Castle Farm, a family-run farm near Shoreham,

Frolicking with Goats at Buttercups Sanctuary

I’m delighted to tell you about one of my favourite experiences ever, the day I spent with Billy and the kids at Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats in Kent.

Postcards from Windermere: A Quiet Escape to the Lake District

We spent four days in Windermere in March and it was a lovely, relaxed visit. We pottered about a lot, ate more than I would have ever thought possible, and explored the surrounding countryside. It was our second visit to the Lake District

A Brief Interlude in the National, Edinburgh

On our whirlwind, 36-hour visit to Edinburgh, we realised at one point that we needed to somehow slowdown and take a moment to collect ourselves. We took a walk in East Princes Street Gardens, past the Scott Monument, and spotted the National (formerly known as the Scottish National Gallery).