Scenthusiasm pop-up in Hammersmith!
WHAT ..? Scenthusiasm -the online perfume school created by Sarah McCartney of 4160 Tuesdays perfume – have a pop-up store in Hammersmith. WHERE ..? LIVAT (formerly King Street Mall) King St London W6 9HW WHEN ..? from Monday 21st March – Sunday 3rd April 2022 Hours are: Monday – Saturday 12 – 7PM Sunday 12 […]
Don’t Miss the Janet’s List Pop-up Shop in Ham Yard Village!
WHAT ..? Janet’s List have opened the doors to their third collaborative pop-up store, and it’s the perfect one-stop shop for Christmas! What’s Janet’s List? In the words of the founder: “Janet’s List is here to help you discover and buy from independent and authentic brands by Black women and women of colour.” WHERE ..? […]
‘History in Your Handbag’ on show at the House of Eldridge Pop Up Studio
Any make-up lover will lose their mind with joy and envy over the vintage make-up treasures on show in the ‘History In Your Handbag’ museum-element of the House of Eldridge Pop-Up Studio in Covent Garden. What do masks, a telephone dial, and a small, sad monkey have in common? Read on to find out! Make-Up Expert […]
Don’t Miss the House of Eldridge pop-up!
WHAT ..? Make-up Artist Lisa Eldridge – has opened a pop-up shop that allows real-world shopping of her eponymous beauty line (lip colours, foundation and highlighters) AND the chance to marvel at some pieces from her extraordinary vintage make-up collection. (Pictured above is Eldridge’s Nina Ricci arrangement). The House of Eldridge pop-up is a shop, […]
How Nice to be in Paris with a Tiger By Her Side – Sana Jardin perfume
iBeheld discovers that #GaddingAbout Paris with an olfactory (and imaginary) Tiger By Her Side is an excellent way to #BeMoreFrench I have just returned from a trip to Paris that was short in duration, but long awaited. Planned in April 2020, delayed and delayed until November 2021, I had a good deal of time to […]
Guerlain Comes to Covent Garden
WHAT ..? Guerlain celebrates and showcases L’Art & La Matière – it’s ultra-luxe perfumery and cosmetics collection – with the opening of a temporary shop in Covent Garden WHERE ..? Royal Opera House Arcade North Piazza Covent Garden LONDON WC2E WHEN ..? from Saturday November 20th 2021 through to March 2022 Hours are: Weekdays: 11am […]
Sofitel St James Bar x Creed Cocktails Make It Easy to #BeMoreFrench in London
As I was a guest at the launch party for this collaboration, this post (and anything I write relating to Sofitel or Creed this year) is a #Sponsored Post and an #Ad according to Advertising Standards. The St James Bar has partnered with heritage parfumerie The House of Creed to create bespoke cocktails that convey the spirit […]
Jean Cocteau Cocktail Menu at LPM Restaurant and Bar
WHAT ..? LPM Restaurant and Bar have launched a cocktail menu that celebrates the life of French artist and writer Jean Cocteau WHERE ..? LPM Restaurant and Bar 53-54 Brook’s Mews, London W1K 4EG WHEN ..? Opening Hours: Mon-Tues: closed Weds: Lunch only Thurs-Sat: 12-2:30, 6-10:30 Sunday: 12-3:30pmFor the impulsive bar-visitor (like me) it’s important to […]
Bethnal Green Library is OPEN again!

WHAT ..? Bethnal Green Library – the beautiful jewel of a building that stands in the park by Bethnal Green Tube – has re-opened! WHERE ..? Cambridge Heath Road London E2 0HL (Bit dry, that address. Enter the park by the gates next to the Bethnal Green Memorial and follow the path around to your […]
Birds and Bags Show, London or How I Found Myself In A Bin Bag

I ran a news piece on the Birds and Bags show at Gallery 46 (ooh, get me, Lois Lane) and – because it’s been a short but sweet run of dates – thought I’d leave it at that. But it was such a good show that I couldn’t resist writing about it. I’m not keen […]