Collective Inspiration - Holly Bantleman

Collective Inspiration – Holly Bantleman

Collective Inspiration – Holly Bantleman.   I was thinking recently how bloody lucky I am to have so many inspiring and frankly wonderful people in my life. But I don’t want to keep them all to myself! That line of thinking quickly drew me to kick off our Collective Indi...
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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Just a quick post to say we hope you have a very Merry Christmas! Thanks to everyone who has taken time to have read our blog over the last couple of months. 2013 will see much bigger and brighter things for team Collective Individualism, we hope you’re with us for the journey. Now, we’re going...
Burger and Lobster

Burger and Lobster

This blog has definitely helped to break my recent restaurant fatigue. A new addition to the ‘no chain’ restaurant rule was the now infamous Burger and Lobster. Originally just in Mayfair, they now have an establishment in good old Soho. So last week, I went to see what all the fuss is about (this is...
Currently coveting...Penfield Men's Tote

Currently coveting…Penfield Men’s Tote

I’m not really getting the hang of this currently coveting thing; I keep writing about things I have already bought. OK, I bought this less than 5 minutes ago but I can’t really covert something I already own can I?   Penfield Men’s tote from ASOS. Perfect for my forthcoming trip to New York. Buy...
Home Alone...down the Old Vic tunnels

Home Alone…down the Old Vic tunnels

December 1st is often just the start of another month for a lot of people, but for my group of friends it is officially the start of Christmas. And what better way to kick of Christmas than by watching Home Alone in some tunnels with mulled wine and fake snow? Londoners are well aware of...
Minty fresh

Minty fresh

Ever since I can remember I have been obsessed with home interiors. Redecorating my room a thousand times in my head and moving all the furniture around to move it back again 6 weeks later. It’s probably where my love for The Sims developed. But now I’m an adult (pah) and I’m renting in London,...
Currently coveting...J.W.Anderson umbrella

Currently coveting…J.W.Anderson umbrella

What an odd choice I hear you say, anyone would think it was raining. Partly inspired by the awful weather we are having but also because I genuinely just do not have a decent umbrella, I’m lusting over this beauty from Topshop. Sporting this colourful little number by J.W. Anderson for Topshop would definitely brighten...
A picture is worth a thousand words

A picture is worth a thousand words

Since moving house, I have been obsessed with finding quirky prints and bits of art to brighten up my walls. I actually spend a few hours a week trawling through etsy and suchlike trying to choose something that I love enough to part with my cash for. Here are a few of the ones I...
Currently coveting...Wall pugs

Currently coveting…Wall pugs

Pugs are good aren’t they? I mean, they might not be the smartest of pooches in the dog world but they are certainly a force to be reckoned with in the ‘wanna squeeze your face’ stakes. I’m a little bit obsessed with pugs actually (so too is BP, she won’t mind me saying this) but...
I Should Coco

I Should Coco

The first time I tried coconut water I thought it tasted like the water you get in your throat before you’re about to be sick. But things change, and so do my tastebuds.  I persevered and now I am 100% OBSESSED with the stuff! It’s refreshing, tasty, and with most excellent rehydration properties, a can...
Herman and I: a sourdough story

Herman and I: a sourdough story

Recently I was overcome by a desire to accelerate my bread baking to the next level. Ok, I say ‘my bread baking’ like I’ve been honing my doughy designs for ages, whereas if  I’m honest, I’d had a go at baking one simple white loaf and a few hot crossed buns at Easter. But I’d...
The Fasting Experiment

The Fasting Experiment

I love eating food – savoury, sweet, you name it, I enjoy eating it. Like most women though, I often feel guilty reaching for my third cereal bar of the day (they’re made of oats so they must be good for you!) or indulging in another slice of my colleague’s birthday cake. So when I heard...
Girl Crush: The Staves

Girl Crush: The Staves

We haven’t posted about music, namely because we are not a music blog and also because we have only posted about 4 actual articles, but that is not the point. The Staves are awarded this week’s coveted position of Girl Crush and about time too. Aside from their stellar musical credentials, these girls are extremely...