a note from nicola

LONDON 2026

LONDON 2026

Travel tips from Nicola Bathie McLaughlin: 2026 guide to the best neighborhoods, family‑friendly hotels, playgrounds, restaurants, coffee spots, and shopping!

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LONDON 2024

LONDON 2024

London 2024 Eat Gymkhana Scott’s Dinings SW3 Daphne's AOK La Petite Maison Ivy Chelsea Garden   (Children Welcomed) Scotts River Cafe  Araki La Poule Le Pot The Woesley Wiltons Le Gavroche Isabel Gaia 34 Mayfair    (Children Welcomed) La Famiglia   (Children Welcomed)...

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INTERIOR JEWELRY BOX

INTERIOR JEWELRY BOX

Wayfair has an incredible selection of pieces for the home and I wanted to share some of my favorite selects from Wayfair that I have in my own home.  From the kitchen, living rooms and bedrooms to exteriors, your walls and table...

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SUMMER WITH HILL HOUSE

SUMMER WITH HILL HOUSE

Summer dressing has been made easy with Hill House Their summer drop was inspired by New England. The fabrics and prints are all a dream. I love mini dresses for the summer months for when its so hot... Especially the Naia... it...

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Unique Finds with MYTHERESA

Unique Finds with MYTHERESA

This swimsuit by Giambattista Valli and these Dior sunglasses are making me feel like I am on my Era’s tour. MyTheresa is my go to for unique finds and they always curate the most exquisite pieces and looks. Shop my edit of...

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Spring with Hill House Home

Spring with Hill House Home

If you know me, you know I have been a lover of the iconic Hill House Nap dress for years now. It has taken me through all stages of motherhood and made me feel beautiful and comfortable through out it all....

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Fresh Colors and Sophisticated Prints with MYTHERESA

Fresh Colors and Sophisticated Prints with MYTHERESA

A refresh in your wardrobe is always an invigorating way to begin a new season. I love finding unique pieces to add to my wardrobe that feel thought out and worthy to stay in my closet for season after season....

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Holiday Dressing with MYTHERESA

Holiday Dressing with MYTHERESA

If you have been following along for a while, you can safely assume I have the most fun dressing up during the Holidays. I am a believer that everything feels just a little bit merrier, brighter and more whimsical, when...

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Dressing up with Monnalisa

Dressing up with Monnalisa

With our 3rd baby due any day now it has been so lovely to nest and spend special girly time with just my girls. Monnalisa sent us the most gorgeous gift for both girls and we played for hours dressing...

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