Daunt Books

Another article purring over the beautiful, old-fashined Daunt Books in the Londonist. Daunt Books is how a bookshop should be – rows of gleaming books ready to be devoured, comfy chairs placed near coffee table books, helpful staff who read and can reccomend. It is a sanctury for those who love reading. I often go in [...]

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Reflections of Marylebone – new film

According to the London Informer the history of Marylebone will be put together this summer in a montage of films under the title Reflections of Marylebone.  Baker Street Entertainment will use old footage from the 1930s, 40s and 50s and supplement this by interviewing long-standing locals. The film will be directed by Simon Moorhead for St [...]

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A pooch outside Boots

                         

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Paddington Street Gardens

Since the sunshine is so glorious its always wonderful to find some green space where I can have an ice cream, read the paper or simply escape to. Paddington Street Gardens is a tiny slice of just that, situated only one street behind the Marylebone High Street. Its closer than Regent’s Park and smaller, and also has [...]

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Charity shops – bargain or rip off?

I went into Cancer Research UK (24 Marylebone HiSTrgh Street) last week and it struck me how marked up their prices are. I saw a lovely spotted red Zara dress that I also have at home – bought in the sales for £12 and (exactly the same dress, but second hand) was £20 in the [...]

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Map of the best independent cafes around the Marylebone High Street

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Pontis Cafe Deli

I had lunch here the other day and really liked the cafe but – sadly – the soup wasn’t up to scratch. My minestrone was salty, tinny and too small. The vegetables looked like they were from a tin and there was only one or two pieces of pasta. On the upside though it is [...]

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Gin and tonics, vintage bras and racy novels

Just saw on the trade magazine Drapers that there’s going to be a new lingerie store on the High Street. Mmm. Recession anyone? Here’s a little taster from Drapers: The 1,200sq ft shop will be styled with art deco and 1960s-inspired furniture and will trade from two separate rooms, which will have a lounge and a [...]

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The snow

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