Travels, sunny skies, good friends, and good wine. 🍷

Whilst the rest of the UK is having a 'Brat Summer' (thanks to the trend gaining momentum on TikTok) we’re ready to slow down and have a Book Girl Summer. Much cooler if you ask us… 😉😎 No more rows of untouched novels gathering dust on our bookshelves… What’s cosier than creating a personalised reading nook in your home…? 📖🌟☕️ An accent chair allows you to make a statement with your furniture and completely change up the feel of the room! We love this Lana Accent Arm Chair in Pacific blue sent to us from our friends over at @scssofas 💙 Full feature, ‘How To Style A Statement Chair: Accent Chair Styling Tips From An Interior Designer’ coming soon in our Lifestyle pages and Woman & Home section, written by YCB Magazine’s @sophievictoriagreen ✍️☕️ @scssofas

As we will start posting editorial related content again tomorrow, I want to post this photo of Celia and I from our summer trip to Sweden, visiting family & friends - capturing one of the few summer days so far where it didn’t rain… ❤️😂☀️🇸🇪

Countryside days… 🌊⛱️💆‍♀️🙏

It’s been lovely to escape the city for lazy, cosy days in the countryside… 🌊🌾☀️😎🍦

We paid a visit to the brand new gem ArcadeX… The idyllic, river-side venue to spend a sun day day in London! 🌊☀️😎🍹 @arcadefoodhall The new outdoor addition to Battersea Power Station’s infamous food hall, you’ll sink into one of the sun loungers overlooking the river and trust us… you’ll never want to leave! ArcadeX is the perfect set-up for a relaxed afternoon that slips into the evening unnoticed. 🌅… Over the speakers plays chilled, summer music that will transport you to a tropical beach-bar, meanwhile, the extensive option of vendors are at your disposal to instantly satisfy food cravings. Cokey Sulkin, Arcade’s COO has said that “By bringing Arcade’s signature brands here we believe we will create an outdoor dining experience quite unlike anything else in London.” We can confidently agree that ArcadeX is certainly a unique place, with a calming yet upbeat atmosphere that’s rare to find amongst London’s hotspots. Thanks to the lovely team over at ArcadeX for having us - great working together! ❤️ Full review feature coming soon, written by YCB Magazine’s Josie Wilkins ✍️ ☕️ @arcadefoodhall @jw.editorial

Stayed at the coziest B&B which definitely has its charm - sometimes even better than staying at hotels if you ask me. 🤗😍🙏 Makes me want to buy a summer cottage stat, with a vegetable garden and designated areas for flower gardening too! 🥕🍅🌸🌻🌷That will be a goal for Autumn. 🙏

Creating a new reading nook with @scssofas and their fabulous Lana Accent Chair in the Pacific Blue Velvet colourway. 📖🌟☕️💙 This is the perfect chair to curl up in with a coffee and a good book, thanks to the luxuriously soft velvet fabric, and deep generous seat that is wonderfully comfortable. You can save £20 on this chair at the moment... even more reason to invest in a statement chair for your abode! Thanks to our friends over at @scssofas 🛋️ for sending us this gorgeous arm chair! Full feature coming soon in the online magazine written by YCB Magazine’s @sophievictoriagreen ✍️

Weekend (and beyond!) hot spot @thepianoworks serves up a night of entertainment with delicious food & tasty drinks! 💃 🎶 🪩 🍸 Whether you’re celebrating a milestone with a buzzing group of friends or on a romantic date with a partner you’re keen to impress, a table at The Piano Works is a guaranteed winner for all occasions. Separating it from many entertainment venues in central London, The Piano Works prides itself on impeccable quality. From the exquisite cocktails to the extensive menu of fresh food, the standard is second-to-none. Full feature now in the online magazine, via the link in the bio! ☝️ @ycbmagazine @thepianoworks

IN THE MAGAZINE: Rugby Tavern — Enjoy a French influenced fine dining experience in a traditional London pub 🇫🇷🇬🇧🍴@rugby_tavern We were invited to visit the the hidden gem Bistro Blue, a quaint, peaceful dining room located upstairs in the pub Rugby Tavern; perfect for a gorgeous lunch or Sunday brunch… Rugby Tavern is a traditional London pub with a luxuriously French twist; serving exquisite starters, glorious cocktails, and most importantly, a generous, hearty roast. The restaurant review is now live in the online magazine, via the link in our bio. ☝️ Written by YCB Magazine’s Josie Wilkins. ✍️ ☕️ @jw.editorial

🧖‍♀️💦Canadian based skincare brand Elizabeth Grant is NEW in the UK, with speedy shipping deliveries nationwide/worldwide, and here’s why we are so excited about the UK launch… 🇬🇧🌟🤍 @egskincare Full #Beauty feature coming soon in the online magazine, written by YCB Magazine’s Sophia Danielle (@happyhealthsophia)✍️☕️ @egskincare @ycbmagazine #elizabethgrant #skincare #elizabethgrantskincare #new #uk #launch #skincareroutine #luxury #brand #vitamins #minerals #extreme #hydration #mousturizing #recommendation #recommended #newlaunch #uklaunch #press #review #feature #article #ycbmagazine

Settle the debate of where to eat out… Metropolis is Vauxhall’s latest addition and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! 😎🎉🍹🍴 @london.metropolis And for all Wimbledon fans… 🎾 @london.metropolis is serving up all the tennis action on its eight TVs, inside and outside on the terrace. YCB Magazine’s Josie Wilkins writes: "With our jam-packed schedules, planning a meal out with friends can be a daunting task. Gone are the days of locking in a date with a simple phone call. However, once you’ve managed to secure a precious time-window that suits everyone, the most difficult part is over, right? Wrong. These days, the most significant obstacle is picking a location that caters to everyone. "From favoured cuisines to dietary requirements, each person may have a different (albeit strong) opinion, leading to a tense group chat and plans that never materialise... "That is why here at YCB, we’re taking our plans straight out of the group chat and into Metropolis, a brand new food hall providing culinary excellence in the heart of Vauxhall. "Nestled under Vauxhall’s arches is Metropolis, a lively street venue that showcases the very best of London’s food, drink and entertainment scene. A group of diverse Londoners, united by their passion for food and fun, envisioned a venue where trendy chefs infuse traditional recipes with modern twists. "As it opened its doors in May, Metropolis London soon achieved exactly that- a dynamic space featuring eleven vendors as well as a massive bar offering a variety of beverages to complement the diverse culinary spaces." Full article coming soon, in our #Lifestyle pages & #Travel #AroundTown section! ✍️ #metropolis #metropolislondon #london #vauxhall #foodhall #foodhalls #londonfoodhall #londonfood #londongems #discover #discoverlondon #londonlife #recommended #recommend #press #review #pressreview #wimbledon #watchwimbledon #magazine #onlinemagazine #article #feature #ycbmagazine