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Jul 11, 2025

Whenever the news starts going on about heatwaves, my mind simply wonders to the song Heatwave by Marilyn Monroe.

We're havin' a heat wave

A tropical heat wave

The temperature's rising, it isn't surprising

She certainly can

Can-can

And I forget to listen to anything further. But what else do we need to know? This weekend will be hot. I, my friends, will be doing nothing more than keeping myself and my new baby cool. So think of me as you sip rosé in a park somewhere — or perhaps you are bound for fun by the sea. Or maybe you, too, are sheltering from the rays, in which case, may I interest you in a couple of things that have occupied me of late?

The Remains of the Day — goodness me. Ignoring the great hollowing sadness that the film revolves around, I could see myself very happy sitting in a few of those rooms. In particular the sitting room, with its dark, sumptuous surroundings — only broken up by the gloriousness of the chintz armchairs. Catching a glimpse of the scene below was the reason I watched the film, and I was not disappointed. James Ivory, the director, is clearly as intrigued and beguiled by the life of a country house as I am. His curation of visuals, with the immaculate set decorating makes an interiors delighter like myself gasp, audibly, annoyingly and quite a few times.

Another, more jolly interlude in my week was listening to the podcast What Did You Do Yesterday? with Tim Key. I’m rather a big fan of Tim Key and have so enjoyed his recent publicity rounds for his film The Ballad of Wallis Island. I now know quite a lot about the film (also — I’ve seen it, and greatly enjoyed it — a perfect escape from the sun). So it was especially amusing to hear him simply musing about the previous day, which is the entire premise of the podcast.

We listened to the above on the way to Ham House in Richmond, a gasp worthy house I assure you. We are making good use of our National Trust pass.

p.s My husband also told me about a Tortoise/ Observer podcast which I have yet to get to but am eagerly anticipating a moment when I can listen to it - The Mystery of Francis Bacons Minder - I think you have to be a member to listen, but as a slight Bacon obsessive this is a no brainer for me.

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Verity Pemberton moves effortlessly between the ethereal and the everyday. As a stylist, creative director, and founder of Moon Magazine, she celebrates beauty in all its quiet forms — from sunlit kitchen tables to vintage hems and cherished corners of friends’ homes. Who better, then, to lead this joy-filled feature?

If you need a topping up of inspiration for this weekend please take a whirl around our Things To Do In July — it can come in rather handy for those whose heads are still in the working week. We also have devised a list of restaurants to help you enjoy the outdoors in all its glory, Our Selection Of The Finest Spots For Al Fresco Dining, and if your in need of some cooling off time, please look no further than our tips on where to get some outdoor swimming.

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