London In the heart of the borough of affluent Kensington, surrounded by red brick town houses resides 22 acres of parkland.
There literally is something for everyone, from a football pitch, cafe, open air opera and award winning restaurant. Giant chess sets, tennis and a Japanese water garden with huge Koi carp.
London What’s all the hype about couples ‘date nights?’
Of course date nights are nothing new, but thanks to social media and B list celebrities, it seems like all I see at the moment are couples dressed up to the nines going to a swanky restaurant that probably would set me back a week of hard earned wages.
It all became rather irksome……. until I moved in with the boyfriend.
Warning signs you NEED a date night
2 years together is child’s play compared to my parents marriage of over 25 years, but its all too easy to become a sofa slob, wearing your trackie bottoms, hair scraped back into a Croydon facelift and watching repeat episodes of breaking bad.
Also, after a year or two, you should easily be comfortable enough to have that really bad ‘off day.’ Bad skin, no make up, add a little PMT to the mix why dont we. Once you realise he can handle THAT then maybe things start to get a little slacker.
Ok, so he comes home and I always have make up on but I find myself hibernating in my tracksuit bottoms and oversized T more and more. Not such an attractive look….. so we’ve set aside a ‘date night’ and to be honest, I’m loving it.
Making an effort, just one day a week to get dressed up and going out for a cocktail or two…three…. and before you know it you’re back to that first date buzz.
I need to start making this a weekly slot….. ( as i’m writing this with no make up, an oversize tee and tracksuit bottoms…..
London London’s Top Dog Friendly Restaurant
Maggie Jones – Kensington
Nestled down an alleyway deep within the prosperous borough of Kensington, lies this hidden gem.
Maggie Jones is like directly stepping back in time to a rustic old country farmhouse. Farming memorabilia adorn the ceiling whilst garlands of dried flowers and wicker baskets add to its cosy appeal.
The music tends to range from 1940s Jazz through to classics such as Frank Sinatra.
Wine bottles with candles are the choice of lighting and couples can settle into cosy dark wooden booths adding a touch of privacy that so many other eating establishments in London lack.
The head chef loves his job so much he has been working here for 25 years now…that says it all.
The food is incredible, traditional English fare from Roasted Pheasant and Venison to the whole char-grilled Asparagus starter and honey mustard dip.
Prices range from £7 for a starter to an average of £22 for a main.