May 24, 2026 In Uncategorized

Life Lately…

Schiaparelli exhibition at the V&A, A souvenir from my recent trip to Morocco; Front row seats at the theatre; a Wine Dinner to remember – featuring two of the best South African wine producers; Beautiful new Chanel bag; A lovely drop of Champagne; Live music in London; Live music in Birmingham; Samurai exhibition at the British Museum; Gorgeous new lingerie; A Special dining room; Up north to dine at Moor Hall – meaning I have now dined at every 3 Michelin Star Restaurant in the UK.

May 21, 2026 In Uncategorized

Trust The Process

How it started vs How it’s going…

 

Some progress on some things I planted this year. Actually, when it came to the hanging flowers, the white flowers on the left survived from last year, and I added the red flowers and smaller white ones to fill out the pot. I tried to pick things with different textures and sizes and I think it worked well. They were looking a little bit sad to begin with, but like most things: a little time, a little effort, and a little sunshine reaped great benefits. I also potted my oregano plant, which also survived from last year, with a newer oregano plant (different variety) and they have filled out nicely. I also have two varieties of thyme, chives, and unfortunately some dill which is currently being attacked by some sort of insect. I think I may have to throw it out.

 

I had intended on growing tomatoes this year. Someone told me that if you’re in a top restaurant and you really enjoy the tomatoes they’re serving then you can keep the seeds, dry them out and grow them yourself. Good idea! So I had some particularly delicious tomatoes earlier in the year and discretely managed to smuggle out some seeds in a napkin. Unfortunately my cleaning lady thought the folded up tissue I was keeping them in was rubbish, so into the bin went 10 or so tomato seeds from a 3 Michelin Star restaurant. I like to imagine that in a landfill somewhere, they are thriving, even if there’s nobody there to enjoy them. So no tomatoes this year, but plenty else to enjoy and tend to. In a world that is increasingly instant, there is so much to be learned from working on a garden 🙂

May 1, 2026 In Uncategorized

Come Fly With Me

Hello you! We are officially 5 months into the year… Your New Year’s resolution was to work less and enjoy life more. Have you given up on that idea? Hopefully you don’t want to lose the opportunity to have a summer of a lifetime. I’ll be travelling a fair amount anyway, so wanted to share some dates/locations of my summer plans, perhaps you fancy meeting me at one of the following dates/locations:

 

  • Mid-Late June, Mallorca
  • June 28-29, Paris
  • Mid July, Portugal
  • Mid October, Scotland
  • Mid October, Ireland

 

And of course, any other ideas are very welcome. And just a polite reminder: At this rate (and I say this as an optimist) we’ll all be dead by Christmas anyway so please, clear a few days in your diary and let’s plan a secret adventure. Your fears will not materialise, and everything will go perfectly if you’re brave enough to reach out and squeeze the boob of life.

 

See you there!

 

B ✈️❤️

billiefarlow@hotmail.com

 

 

Some ideas:

Mallorca

As I’m going there anyway, and it’s one of my favourite places, it could be a good place to meet. There are some gorgeous hotels there.

 

Porto or Portugal

Again, I am already scheduled to visit Portugal, so why not join for some fun in the sun. I loved Lisbon on previous visits, and Porto is supposed to be great for food. Comporta is a lesser known but soon-to-become-big place with beautiful beaches. There’s also a lot of golf in Portugal, if you’re into that.

 

Paris

I’m very obsessed with both La Reserve and George V hotels in Paris – I haven’t stayed at either of these hotels but would love to 😇 The city of romance and salty butter – yes please!

 

The Sha

The SHA in Albir (Spain) is a health/detox hotel where we can follow a programme of healthy eating, working out, and treatments. This experience isn’t for everyone but is a good place to begin if you’ve been feeling in a rut and would like a kick start some healthy changes. There are many such resorts in other places/countries, they can be quite coring solo, but more bearable with company – we could try one. 

Tickets for the French Open are now on sale. Don’t know a damn thing about tennis but I know I can clap politely and wear a short white dress

 

The Greek Islands

A real favourite of mine as I’ve been visiting Greece for many years and love the islands. The smaller islands would suit you if you’re happy to do not too much, stroll along the beach and enjoy simple Greek food, the bigger islands would suit you if you like to do something activities, historical sites and more varied dining. Late spring or September are good times to make this happen

 

Ascot

I already have the dress ready to go. 

 

Rome (✅ already taken)

It’s been sooooo long for me. Such a special and romantic place. Let’s slurp pasta and check into a luxurious hotel. I used to LOVE Hotel de Russie but really don’t like the guy that owns it (saw him on the news a few times and thought I would really not like to give that man any more of OUR money). Any other hotel is fine 😚😂

 

Atlas Mountains (✅ already taken)

Sounds crazy but it’s about time we went to Marrakech then spent some time in the Atlas Mountains.

 

Montenegro

I am hearing and seeing good things. Isn’t Europe becoming more and more difficult each summer? Everything fully booked and very busy. Of course I have had a look at the Aman, the Chedi, and The One and Only in Montenegro. All look fabulous!

April 20, 2026 In Uncategorized

You Hungry?

Got everything from Wholefoods because I couldn’t be bothered doing 2 or 3 stops for different ingredients today. As always I wandered round the supermarket and made the recipe up as I went along. This is my pan seared Chilean Seabass with spring salad. The salad is: Shaved fennel, baby potatoes, purple asparagus, parsley and dill. I made a dressing of yoghurt, capers, lemon, white wine vinegar and a little salt – so very fresh and clean flavours, combined the salad with the dressing and put my perfectly cooked (if I do say so myself) sea bass on top and added a few fennel fronds to garnish. A healthy and tasty lunch that I enjoyed with a glass of this Moldovan white wine (I didn’t even know Moldova produced wine but it was a gift from a friend), it’s light and easy to drink with this Mediterranean style cookery. Bon appetit! 

March 28, 2026 In Uncategorized

Timeless Travel

“At the end of hours of train-dreaming, we may feel we have been returned to ourselves – that is, brought back into contact with emotions and ideas of importance to us. It is not necessarily at home that we best encounter our true selves.” – Alain de Botton

 

My favourite way to travel (100 year old train carriage optional). An adventure to remember.

March 8, 2026 In Uncategorized

Sunday Quest

WARNING! This is not a sexy blog post.

 

Heading to the gym this morning I walked past a homeless person sleeping in the street. A few moments later I felt a strong urge to go on a little quest to help this person, so I took a small detour to the supermarket to get him some things. I decided on some sandwiches and crisps, Red Bull, juice, sausage rolls, stroopwafels (lets face it, the only tasty food The Netherlands has ever produced – truth be told, I only got them because Sainsburys had run out of shortbread), as well as some other bits; not bad for £17! To combat all the dining out I do, I’ve been eating healthily at home, so was oddly thrilling to fill up a basket with these snacks, even if they weren’t for myself. When I returned he was still asleep so I put the bag next to his shoes and continued my journey to the gym. Well, as I’m packing my suitcase for my next adventure I have thought about this person quite a lot. I am feeling grateful. This was a good quest! 

March 2, 2026 In Uncategorized

Madrid

Madrid you are a beautiful city. A personal favourite and a gorgeous place to be. Oh how I love strut through your streets and to drink your wine and to lie on your grass and unearth your secrets. There are few problems that can’t be solved by sunshine and good company. Finally ticked off Three Michelin Star DiverXO – what a treat!

February 21, 2026 In Uncategorized

Loved (+) / Loathed(-)

7 weeks into the year already! Here are the things I’ve loved and loathed so far.

 

Loved❤️

 

  • Starting violin lessons. Still at the stage where only half the noises it makes sound anything like they’re supposed to, but relishing the challenge.
  • Great food at: Ynyshir, the Devonshire, Aulis, Guinea Grill, Chutney Mary, Bocca Di Lupo, Tobi Masa, Lilibets, Kudu, Amazonico, and Scotts
  • Winter Olympics. I have been enjoying my evening ritual of watching whatever is on. Either I’m getting more boring or curling somehow got a lot more interesting…
  • Winter sun.
  • Random emails from old friends.
  • The Lucian Freud exhibition at the national portrait gallery.
  • Two new photo shoots. First time shooting lingerie with a photographer that I usually shoot fashion with. I love the new photos and hope you do too 🙂
  • Eating a juicy French pear whilst having a bubble bath. Very satisfying experience.
  • 2 overseas trips. 4 more to come.
  • Taking an entire day to make a giant pot of French Onion soup. This was really a labour of love – a lot of slicing and a lot of stirring and a lot of patience. One of my favourite soups, it came out perfectly. I made 8 portions.
  • Wuthering Heights. I liked this return to grown-up film, sex scenes and all.

 

Loathed 👎🏾

 

  • Trying Guinness for the first time. This was my first ever beer of any kind. I found this beverage to be very evil and would not recommend it.
  • The squirrels that keep stealing things from my terrace (I can no longer hang out my underwear after one grabbed my Agent provocateur thong and ran off with it). The thought of them nesting in my £120 lace panties fills me with rage.
  • London weather.
  • Seeing Prince Andrew’s face every time I turn on the news.
  • People clapping when a flight lands. On a similar theme, people at airport security who haven’t already put their liquids in a bag so now you must wait for them to unzip their entire suitcase so they can fish out a bottle of mouthwash from the inside pocket. We need a separate queue for these people.
  • Oysters. Tried them again, still convinced people only pretend to like them.
  • Valentines Day.
  • Having to multitask and schedule life when we (as a species) aren’t designed to clean the kitchen and pay taxes we are designed to live in caves having sex and and eating fruit.
 
February 13, 2026 In Uncategorized

AI

Some day it will be undetectable, but that day is not today. I can spot AI generated text a mile off.