http://www.a-propos.co.uk à propos is an independent PR and marketing communications consultancy in west London Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:31:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I've always been an Hispanophile, but nothing prepared me for the glory of Seville.  I can't imagine why I've never been there before, but I know I shall certainly go again. If you've been to Seville, read no further.  But if somehow, like me, you've missed it up until now, read on ... http://www.a-propos.co.uk/blog/seville-an-assault-on-the-senses To Murrayfield on Saturday for the lacklustre England Scotland Calcutta Cup match.  Despite a distinct lack of oomph on the pitch, Edinburgh itself was in very fine form.  The sun shone without a break from early till late and I was happy to join the thousands of visitors wandering round ... http://www.a-propos.co.uk/blog/flower-of-scotland-god-save-the-queen Unless we're very unlucky, we're all more family-focussed at this time of year. Even if we're merely reconnecting by sending a card, our extended families are in our thoughts. To a certain extendt the tradition of following one's parents' footsteps into the family business has disappeared, though it still gladdens ... http://www.a-propos.co.uk/blog/a-family-affair Am enthusiastically reading Guy Clapperton's book "This is social media" which reminds me only too forcefully to keep this blog up to date! So far the book is impressive - so much so that I sat engrossed in it during my visit to the hairdresser today, rather than reading 'Heat' ... http://www.a-propos.co.uk/blog/this-is-social-media Off to the Midlands last weekend for a family party.  During the journey we realised that there must be some serious identity  problems amongst the residents of West Mercia - plainly something in the air means that they are incapable of remembering their own names or initials.  At least two cars in every three sported ... http://www.a-propos.co.uk/blog/who-am-i Having noticed from idly glancing at my daughter's 'Heat' magazine from time to time, I couldn't fail to be aware of something called a Power Plate which is, it seems, the exercise accessory de nos jours for celebs with toned arms, tums and bums.  So imagine my excitement when two Power ... http://www.a-propos.co.uk/blog/power-plate Sometimes, it's gratifying to note, one's optimism is well-founded.  After my last post the client who whom I used to work some seven or so years ago has confirmed he'd like me to launch an excellent home insulation product direct to the consumer.  I got the confirmatory call today - ... http://www.a-propos.co.uk/blog/a-glass-half-full-indeed ...that things are looking up.  I went away last Friday leaving an office with my Inbox almost empty, a silent phone and nothing more exciting than PR Week in the in tray. What a difference a week makes!  The phone has scarcely stopped since I got back in yesterday lunchtime with ... http://www.a-propos.co.uk/blog/todays-the-day Whoever coined this new (to me) phrase has revolutionised my social life recently!  I've been to pop up drinks, and been to eat in a pop up restaurant (or two). All highly agreeable and certain to become a bad habit! There's something extremely attractive about spontenaiety - and it's something that,  in ... http://www.a-propos.co.uk/blog/carpe-diem  On Tuesday I had a day off and a trip to the National Gallery to see the Sisley exhibition. Small, but delightful. Then to a lovely lunch at Le Caprice – one of my very favourite 'occasion' restaurants in London. Food and wine both excellent. Service patchy though charming. But why doesn't ... http://www.a-propos.co.uk/blog/clean-your-shoes