You’ll no doubt have noticed by now that I love food. More importantly, I’m a big fan of international cuisine, so when I was invited to sample some delicious canapés at the Taste Portugal launch party at Notting Hill Kitchen, it was obviously an essential event for this self-proclaimed foodie. I had never been to […]

There’s nothing better than a great pair of jeans – other than the opportunity to show them off, of course. Most of my fellow PAs will be familiar with Jeans for Genes Day, the annual event that raises vital funds to help children born with genetic disorders. Last night was the launch party and yours […]

Is it my imagination, or is it incredibly difficult to maintain a healthy diet when you work in an office? Between the ever-present jar of sweets on our receptionist’s desk and any excuse under the sun to bring in cake and ice cream for the whole team, I am finding it hard to squeeze a […]

Most of us hard-working PAs strive to be perfect in everything we do. After all, we’re supposed to be the ones supporting other people. However, I’m a believer in learning from my mistakes and apparently there are three of them that everyone should make at least once in their career. The first is overpromising and […]

It’s hard to believe it’s already mid-August. This summer has flown by and I haven’t been to nearly enough outdoor events. Luckily I tagged along to the Brewery’s secret garden party and got some fresh air after being cooped up in the office for weeks. I’ve heard the venue’s name mentioned at networking events and […]

Mr P has always been a fan of treating his clients to corporate hospitality at sporting events. That’s lucky for me because it means I get to try out the menus on offer before he does. My most recent tasting session was at Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea Football Club. One of the best things […]

It may be scorching hot outside at the moment, but once the summer’s over it will be time for many of us to start looking around for a new job. Come September, a good number of personal assistants will be dusting off their CVs and brushing up on their interview technique in an attempt to […]

All of this lovely weather has been perfect for summer parties and there’s one in particular I’m glad I went to. The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre is closing down for six weeks for refurbishment and it threw one last soirée on the green space in front of the impressive building. I was greeted by […]

Last week I brought you a taster of my time at the recently held Meetings Show and now here’s the conclusion of my epic three days. My busy schedule included the hosted buyer welcome reception, which was put on by Lime Venue Portfolio and held at the Science Museum. There was great steampunk entertainment from […]

Phew, trade shows are hectic occasions! Not only did I run myself ragged going round the stands at the Meetings Show at Olympia, but I had my hands full in the evenings too. First off, it was time for some Caribbean flavour as I headed to the Jamaican High Commission in Kensington Gore to sample […]

What’s in a name? Well, when it’s the Bingham hotel and restaurant, you get a rich history of nobility and culture, as the Richmond property was once the home of Lady Ann Bingham and later the poets Katherine Bradley and Edith Cooper. I was invited to the venue’s 30th anniversary party and I’m glad I […]

As most of you well know, finding a venue in a city that’s nowhere near your office can be a challenging task, to say the least. That’s why I felt it was vital to attend the PA Life networking event at Stanbrook Abbey in Worcestershire. Well, that and the fact that the pictures of the […]

“Christmas in June” – sounds like a song, or a brand-new albeit rather offbeat marketing concept, doesn’t it? Actually, it was the theme of a rather nifty little trade show that I attended last week in the heart of the City at the splendid Banking Hall. It might seem odd to outsiders that you’d want […]

Every now and then you come across a restaurant that has a truly unique idea behind it. The Jones Family Project is my latest discovery; I was so blown away by the food at the tasting event I attended the other night that all I could say was “wow”. The restaurant is convenient for City […]

With the sporting season going into full swing and summer that little bit closer, it was perfect timing for Corporate Service at Harrods to celebrate its refreshed line of luxury hampers and gifts at an event at the Rosewood hotel. Seeing the bountiful selection on display really got me in the mood for a picnic. […]

What is the best way to eat according to the diet gurus? “Breakfast like a king, lunch like a lord and dine like a pauper” is the accepted wisdom, I believe. Imagine my horror, therefore, to discover that research from those clever clogs over at recruiter Reed shows most office workers (a shocking two out […]

Summer is so close I can taste it. That’s a figure of speech, of course, but it was literally a reality last night when I had the chance to sample some amazing dishes served at my first sporting event of the season, the Natwest T20 England vs Sri Lanka cricket match, courtesy of my good […]

I am your typical girl when it comes to handbags. Put me in a shop full of them and I can spend hours browsing. Well the other night I was invited to the launch of Coach’s new corporate gifting collection (pictured above) at its New Bond Street location. I think Mr P will be glad […]