To hear the words, ‘keep the night of the 14th free’ for the first time was definitely surreal but it also made me smile from ear to ear. It’s funny how being with someone special turns Valentines Day from just a day that you choose to ignore to a day you look forward to. This...Read More
In the name of Valentines Day and love we asked several couples some questions and this is what they had to say…First up Clare & Des. Clare & Des both turned 51 this year. They have been married for 28 years and live in Berkshire with their two daughters. Clare’s answers What does he bring to the relationship? Love,...Read More
I am a romantic and I do enjoy all the mushy clichés from beautiful bouquets of roses and ribbon-tied boxes of chocolates, to candlelit dinners at fancy restaurants. But as someone who will not eat mince pies until December, for me it’s still too early to get excited for Valentine’s Day. For now, my idea...Read More
Last week team Semple set off for Paris and today Editor Sophie reminisces on her time in a guide to the city that stole their hearts… The Louvre “The Louvre is a morgue; you go there to identify your friends.” Jean Cocteau Paris isn’t just all romantic strolls, fashion and good coffee, it is also...Read More
Twas the night before Paris and it was causing a stress Clothes and shoes everywhere, in a terrible mess Necklaces for jumpsuits, what time is our train? And least we forget the sweets for the plane Nails are painted and eyebrows are plucked Just don’t leave your passport or we are sure to be f****d...Read More
Now that the Christmas period has definitely come to an end, it is time to look back and reflect on this years festivities and avoid looking at the waist line. The clinking of champagne glasses, the roars of laughter and the piles of shredded wrapping paper, Christmas and New Year is the time to relax,...Read More
Rebecca Laurey is the face behind fashion blog Raspberry & Rogue and Semple’s latest style crush. All this week Rebecca will be giving us a glimpse into her wardrobe with some of her favourite outfit looks. So if you’re on the lookout for some style inspo be sure to check our style dairy all this week,...Read More
Love it or loathe it dressing up your dog has become a modern day phenomenon and an extremely profitable industry. Even Harrods have their own Pet Kingdom department, compete with doggy deli, day spa, soft furnishings and clothing sections. It is a one stop shop for all your pets needs and it’s a pricey commodity....Read More
It’s finally New Years Eve, and I bet like me, you’re once again hatching a last minute plan to try and better last years night of celebrations. While we are all under no illusion that tonight is one of the most hyped up days of the year, and you’ll no doubt wake up on the...Read More
Whether the origins of Christmas link back to Christianity or pagan festivities that celebrated Winter, the truth is that the essence of this holidays has been corrupted by the greedy religion of marketing. In some households, the love of sharing of Christmas Day lasts for just that, one day. If on the 24th children go...Read More
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