BrandAlley

Yay!  Summer’s arrived at last and so has payday, so celebrate the sunshine with a savvy shopping spree in the BrandAlley sales. Plus, you can save even more with free p&p when you spend over £80 today.

Image: Borough Market

Borough Market and Made in Britain Market

If you love the buzz of London’s famous Borough Market, you’ll be delighted to know that the Market will be open seven days a week throughout the summer. So, head over there today (from 10am – 5pm) to pick up tasty treats from friendly, knowledgeable and helpful stallholders, who come from all over the world. Plus, across town in WC2, there’s another exciting foodie destination for your Sunday diary. Made in Britain Market plays host to an array of artisan producers showcasing the best in British food and drink and it’s on from 10am – 4pm today. So that’s supper sorted, then!

Designed to Win Exhibition

Image: © Oakley

With sports luxe a huge trend this summer, the Design Museum has just opened a fascinating exhibition in assocation with Oakley. Using film clips, photography and models shown alongside interactive displays, sporting equipment and more, Designed to Win highlights not just how design has shaped the sporting world but also how sport has influenced design, art and culture.  Find out more here.

Image: © IF Milton Keynes International Festival 2012

IF at The World Picnic, Milton Keynes

Over the past ten days, there’s been an amazing International Festival of music, dance, comedy and jaw-dropping spectacles at Campbell Park in Milton Keynes – less than an hour on the train out of London. IF is listed as one of the top 100 festivals in The Sunday Times 2012 Festival Guide and today’s the last day, so don’t miss out!  Pack a picnic, bring your family and friends and dine al fresco with IF at the World Picnic.  There’s lots to entertain you and it’s all free, including extraordinary circus acts, dance theatre, music, large, colourful mechanical puzzles and games, workshops, stalls and more.

Picnic recipes for big groups

Picnic loaf. Image: © Delicious Magazine

If you are planning to head out for a picnic today and there are quite a few of you, check out Delicious Magazine’s website for moreish ideas that will keep everyone happy.  For example, instead of making loads of fiddly sandwiches, why not whip up one big smoked salmon, cream cheese and cucumber picnic loaf? It only takes ten minutes to make and looks really impressive. And just wait till you try the quickie apple tarts…

Happy Sunday

Jo x