Winter

Amongst all the reading, writing and rushing around trying to organise my ‘back to University’ lifestyle, I took a little trip to Val Thorens a typically French skiing resort located in the Tarentaise Valley....

So it turns out…the Queen is all for Faux Fur!...

Picture this: a territory of beautiful flames, a majestic fire and a hellish orange glow reflecting on the jet-black sky. Explosives that fly into this black hole creating sparks so beautiful that it’s almost sinister. No seriously, get a of picture it....

It’s February, it’s freezing, and if you haven’t already sacked in your New Year’s resolutions for the ease and cheese of an oven pizza, then you’ve probably contemplated it. But if you want to make a real difference this year, not only to your energy levels and health but...

So far, it hasn’t been a particularly freezing winter, but if the past few years have taught us anything, it’s to expect snow as late as April (thanks, climate change). But exam stress paired with long dark nights and chillier temperatures is no doubt leaving most of us feeling...

Frankie once again whisks us away to a fairytale world in his latest Christmas tale… In Winter, the call of the bells hound the Orphan Girl as she passes through the flurrying snow. In her rags she is a mere part of the landscape, a muddy blot gone unnoticed...

Frost-crisped grass, a glittering field Of upturned blades, and the distant Muffled swell of a choir singing.   Windows fogged with steam and Lights blurred behind, flashing, Pulsing, twinkling against the eye.   A brisk wind to chap the lips, Noses red, feet stamping, hands Thumping, scarfs wrapped tight....