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His Dazzling Scenes of a Disappearing Deep South

By Ellie 7 July 2022 In Art & Design

I can almost feel the warm southern American breeze flowing through his paintbrush, can you? These dazzling scenes are the work…

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A Trip to Santa Claus School, New York, 1961

By Ellie 13 January 2024

If your head’s at risk of imploding if you hear Mariah Carey’s…

Blackout Shop, an Aladdin’s Cave of Kitsch in Brighton

By Ellie 17 December 2025

Should you ever find yourself stuck in a present-buying conundrum, in need…

A Local’s Guide to the Coolest Vintage Boutiques in Brighton

By Ellie 17 December 2025

Frankly, there are so many vintage clothes shops in Brighton, it’s hard…

A Mindful Walk Through Brighton Pavilion Gardens

By Ellie 13 July 2026

I’ve discovered a new walk we can take around the gardens I…

Princess Omoba Aina, Brighton’s Forgotten Royal

By Ellie 14 March 2022

Vice President-elect, Kamala Harris, just made history as the first Black…

The Medieval Sicilian Town Selling Empty Homes for €1

By Ellie 3 December 2025

Tempting isn’t it? What with lockdown 2.0 almost in full swing, Brexit…

From Brighton to Africa in Under an Hour!

By Ellie 1 June 2024

Escape from Brighton? Yes, it’s true. Sometimes even the truest Brightonian needs…

Carry On Camping Near Brighton

By Ellie 11 July 2022

I’m a life-long camper and every year I hanker after a camping…

Write Home From Your Favourite Movie Hotels

By Ellie 5 May 2021

There’s something enticing about new stationery, isn’t there? For me, it’s the…

My 20 Favourite Independent Shops in Brighton

By Ellie 29 June 2026

Brighton is one of the best cities in the UK for independent…

The Hidden Vintage Boutique of the Lanes, Brighton

By Ellie 20 March 2025

While everyone else is competing for vintage finds in the shops and…