Lady’s Look at A Garden Party to Make a Difference

I’ve always been curious about all huge old homes that line The Mall in London. Set back behind gates and gardens, it’s hard to see the exteriors of the residences of the Prince of Wales and other assorted British royals and aristocrats.

Lancaster House, London

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Lady’s Guide to Secret Cinema in London

Walking through Alexandra Park in north London, the last thing I expected to see was Bedouins. And camels. And snakes. Maybe the sheep made a little sense, but the donkeys certainly did not. Well, on this particular day they did. It was Secret Cinema, and the theme was Arabia.

Secret Cinema London

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Lady’s Notting Hill Carnival Guide

Over every August bank holiday weekend since 1966, London’s Notting Hill neighborhood has turned into a giant Caribbean extravaganza. The Notting Hill Carnival is Europe’s largest street festival, and I always miss it because I’m traveling.

Notting Hill Carnival

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