Two women in bikinis and sunglasses laugh together at the beach, holding colourful summer drinks with straws and garnishes. The sun shines brightly, creating a relaxed, summery atmosphere as they keep cool by the shore. Out-of-focus umbrellas and beachgoers are visible in the background.
Summer drinks that’ll help you keep…

“Summertime and the living is easy,” as the old song goes. Ella Fitzgerald clearly wasn’t going through a…

ByPaloma LacyAug 14, 20263 min read
People sit and talk on outdoor tables under yellow umbrellas with “Carib” branding, enjoying the laid-back vibe of at Limin Southbank in London. Trees and a tall building are in the background, whilst colourful murals decorate the walls behind the seating area. The yellow barrier reads “Limin SOUTHBANK.” It's sunny and lively, just like last summer.
Limin for one last summer. Book…

Come closer and I’ll let you into a little secret. You can feel the sand between your toes…

ByPaloma LacyJul 21, 20263 min read
A fork holds a bitten meatball above a plate of Italian Indulgence at Bottega 35, with cherry tomatoes, olives, and diced vegetables in rich orange sauce, garnished with fresh herbs—all set on a white tablecloth near Kensington High Street.
Bottega 35 – Italian Indulgence on…

Elysium’s Interiors Editor, Lizzie Hayman, and I joined Kensington High Street at the wrong end. After a morning…

ByPaloma LacyJun 3, 20264 min read