The Journal

Bank Holiday - Getaway Ideas for the Long Weekend

🕤 5 min read - As we approach the last bank holiday before Christmas and with Summer coming to an end, what better way to enjoy the long weekend than with a getaway. Whether with family or just a r...

How to Celebrate This Father's Day

🕤 6 min read - Father’s Day is coming up this weekend, and we think we should make this year one to remember! Each inspiring father figure in our life deserves a day that is all about them, from th...

The Perfect Father's Day Gifts

🕤 2 min read - Father’s Day is fast approaching and for me, my dad is both horrendously easy or ridiculously hard to buy for. Yes you can go for the same old rotation of cheese, chocolate, beer or ...

Easter Recipes to Feed the Family

🕤 5 min read - With Spring well underway and the sunny weather starting to peek through, Easter is the perfect time to start testing those summer meals. As the resident office chef, I have put toge...

Easter Games for the Whole Family

🕤 2 min read - With Easter quickly approaching, hopefully, the sun shines so you can spend some time in the garden and make this Easter weekend as relaxing as possible. Here at Pure Luxuries London...

Top 10 Spring Cleaning Tips

🕤 5 min read - Spring is here! And there are no two things we love more than sunny days and a good clear out. There are few things more therapeutic than a spring clean and we have some great ideas ...

Mother’s Day - Gifts & Things To Do

🕤 3 min read - Mother’s Day is a special day for many whether new mothers, veteran mothers or even grandmothers. This is the time to treat them to a special treat and gift that will be bound to imp...

Family Friendly Christmas Party Games

It is a similar story for everyone at Christmas. The gifts are unwrapped, Christmas dinner gets devoured, Dad falls asleep on the sofa, the kids run circles around the living room, and Grandma trie...

Great British Bake Off - Week 2 - Biscuits

Another week, another contestant gone. That doesn’t mean you can’t get in the kitchen and get stuck in. This week was biscuits and while I am in no rush to make my own show stopper, there were some...

Great British Bake Off - Week 1 - Cakes

With the Great British Bake Off returning to our screens with a new host in Matt Lucas and a new setup, what better way to celebrate the year of baking than with this heartwarming show. Just the sh...