From bottomless brunches to breathtaking views, we’ve asked London lifestyle influencers to fill in the blanks and shine a light on the city they call home.
Paula Holmes, creator of The LDN Diaries, is an award-winning London lifestyle blogger who is dedicated to sharing her knowledge of the city. While she started the LDN Diaries as a hobby back in 2012, five years on Paula has found herself with a devoted and ever-growing audience who avidly follow her London adventures on the blog, across her social media channels and on YouTube.
Whether its food, fashion, luxurious spas or interior inspiration that you’re after, Paula is the know-it-all you would want for a best friend. The LDN Diaries also has a category for all things male-friendly; from London’s best barbers to gadgets and grooming advice. In short, the blog has something for everyone!
Home is…North London. But I’m originally from Scotland.
My guilty pleasure is…pressing for champagne at Bob Bob Ricard
My go-to shopping street is…Oxford Street, of course.
My favourite bar is..GONG, at The Shard, for the view and their amazing cocktail menu.
My favourite memory in London is…well, there are so many memories! But I won’t forget the time during the London Olympics when a lady approached me whilst I was wearing a chocolate gold Olympic medal none the less, to congratulate me on my win. I’m not sure who was more embarrassed.
I find my zen at…the Natural History Museum
My brunch spot is…either Bill’s or Gillray’s. You can’t go wrong with either bottomless bubbles.
My ideal day in London would be.. a spa day at ESPA spa at the Corinthia Hotel.
I get my interior design inspiration from…Liberty London
A London view that takes my breath away is…Hampton Court Palace gardens, they are beautiful.
It’s Friday night, you will find me…toasting in the weekend with a margarita at American Bar.
If I could be trapped anywhere in London… it would be the zoo!
