Why Sunday was the worst night in British TV history EVER

You guys, Thom Evans is off Strictly. I know you can’t see my face, but it’s impossible for me to even type those words without getting teary-eyed. I’m not joking, either. I absolutely LOVED watching him dance. He was so natural, fun and joyful, and he and Iveta were brilliant together. But this weekend, in… Continue reading Why Sunday was the worst night in British TV history EVER

Video: Rugby star Thom Evans channels Gene Kelly & makes me swoon

I feel like I need to start this post with a little confession. It’s something no one knows — not even my husband. I’ve had a crush on Gene Kelly ever since I saw Singin’ In The Rain on the big screen in L.A. when I was in college. It’s a totally innocent crush. Sometimes… Continue reading Video: Rugby star Thom Evans channels Gene Kelly & makes me swoon

Five ways to have a British Christmas

Brits and Americans share a lot of Christmas traditions—such as bringing a tree indoors and hanging stockings in the hope that they’ll be filled with gifts overnight—but the first time I went to my British in-laws’ house for Christmas, I discovered a lot of traditions I’d never heard of before. In my Christmas novella, Mine… Continue reading Five ways to have a British Christmas

It’s a happy Thanksgiving for the winner of Ben Cohen’s calendar

Happy Thanksgiving to my friends in the U.S.! I always get a bit sad about being abroad at Thanksgiving. I love it just as much as Christmas, since it’s a time to be with family without the worry of finding the right gift. Speaking of gifts, one of you won Ben Cohen’s 2014 calendar. Huzzah!… Continue reading It’s a happy Thanksgiving for the winner of Ben Cohen’s calendar