Hello, I'm A London Lifestyle Blogger

Hello, and welcome to my blog, Homegirl London. I’m Tanya Lake, a London Lifestyle Blogger who loves sharing all the wonderful things about this incredible city I call home.

Here, you’ll find inspiration for the best things to do in London in my Visits section, from neighbourhood guides and scenic walks to museums, galleries, and hidden gems.

As a London Lifestyle Blogger, I also feature honest restaurant reviews in Eats.

In Shops, I celebrate the city’s brilliant independent shops that make London unique.

Homegirl London is a blog you can enjoy without interruptions. There are no annoying ads, banners, pop-ups, or affiliate links. I allow a few sponsored links, posts and collaborations, but I am super picky about these. Thanks for stopping by; I hope you enjoy exploring London with me!

This London
Lifestyle Blogger
Writes About

VISITS

Sharing my favourite things to do in London from walks to attractions and neighbourhood guides

EATS

Reviewing my favourite London restaurants, coffee shops, cafes, food markets and street food vendors

SHOPS

Featuring London shops and online businesses selling furniture, home décor and desirable objects

HOMES

Helping you declutter your home, stage your space, furnish your rooms, discover interior trends and designers

"I started this blog back in April 2012 with the invaluable help of my “Homeboy” (not his real name, of course!), who kindly built the website and still keeps things running smoothly on the tech side. With over 20 years of experience in brand PR, including 11 years running my own PR company, storytelling and connecting with people have always been at the heart of what I do. As someone endlessly inspired by London, I wanted to create a space to share my love for this vibrant city with you. Homegirl London is where I celebrate everything that makes London unique." Tanya Lake/Homegirl London.

Homegirl London

Find Out More About This London Lifestyle Blogger

I moved into a converted warehouse apartment in February 2018 and spent six months lovingly renovating it (you can see the pictures above!). Situated just off Bermondsey Street in SE1, I’m lucky to live between London Bridge and Tower Bridge, in the heart of one of London’s most vibrant areas. Every day, I get to admire The Shard, the iconic building that inspired the central design of my logo. Living here feels like a dream, and I’m constantly reminded of how special this part of London truly is.

You can find out more about Homegirl London by clicking on the logos below and reading the articles …