My first look inside the V&A

INSIDE THE BUILDING The first thing that struck me about the interior of V&A Dundee was the expanse of space. The enormity of the inside was astounding. I hadn’t expected it to look so spacious, given the narrowing base of the exterior of the building (where the entrance is), but I couldn’t have been more… View Post

Don’t stop believing

When I was about 22 years old I prayed for something to happen in Dundee that would change the world. Fast forward fourteen years, and it did. Story time. I’ve lived in Dundee since I was five years old – my mum relocated the two of us from just outside London, so that she could… View Post

The Daydreamer’s Afternoon Tea: Malmaison, Dundee

Being based in Dundee means I often miss out on various events in Scotland because – generally speaking – they are mostly held in Glasgow or Edinburgh. As much as I’d love to attend them all, it’s not always feasible – so, last year I started organising my own events in association with Debenhams. Having hosted the events in… View Post

The Daydreamer Goes To London

Oddly enough, one of my favourite things to do in London is to visit Hyde Park. I love that there is so much going on in such a peaceful environment, and I like to grab a coffee and wander through the park people-watching while intermittently cooing over the dogs enjoying their walks. Then it’s nice… View Post

Dundee, City of Design

Just before Christmas it was announced that Dundee has become the first UK city to be awarded the UNESCO City of Design status, joining just twelve other cities worldwide, including Beijing, Berlin and Montreal. To celebrate, the city’s various creative outlets organised design-related events for both private guests and the public to enjoy. One of… View Post