Favourite places to eat, Sleep and Be in London by Caroline Stanbury, Founder and owner Gift Library.com

I thought I performed an impressive juggling act with the 6 children, business, husband…and the rest to run … and then I met Caroline Stanbury, who performs a veritable circus …and still looks pretty good on it!

Having built a successful personal styling business over ten years, developed a large and loyal clientele, made personal connections with designers and artisans across the globe, Caroline was perfectly poised to launch Gift-Library.com in 2008 - a bespoke online service providing select luxury gifts.

When I go to shop in Gift Library it is like standing in a very impressive virtual gift hall and being surrounded by all things lovely…that you wish you had uncovered yourself but thankfully Caroline and her team got there first to make life much easier! Gift Library is full to the brim of the most beautiful, original and quirkiest selection of luxury gits on line….and the customer service experience is equally impressive. I could go on but just, have a wander and discover the joy of Gift Library yourselves….

Caroline and I met recently to discuss a Travelwrap/ Gift Library project, more of that in the coming weeks and months, she is direct and to the point, no point in otherwise with a life that busy …and so in the same imitable style Caroline’s very favourite places in London to sleep, eat and be…...

Favourite Restaurant: Scott’s

Best Steakhouse: Sophie’s Steak House

Best Sushi: Zuma

Best Ethnic Food: Vama

Best Italian: Scalini

Best Pizza: Pizza Metro

Best Lunch: Eight Over Eight

Best Place For Late Night Dining: Cipriani

Best Dessert: Anything chocolate!

Best Place For A Romantic Date: La Petite Maison

Best Sunday Brunch: Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel

Hautest Club/Lounge: Robin Birley’s soon-to-open club in Shepherd’s Bush Market