Kitty Grady

United Kingdom

Contributing Writer at Financial Times

Contributing Writer at AnOther Magazine

Digital Editor at A Rabbit's Foot

Articles

The loveliest hotels in the UK that come with a side of history

1 week ago | houseandgarden.co.uk | Kitty Grady

Hartwell House Hotel and Spa in Buckinghamshire was home to Louis XVIII during his exile. It also hosted Bill Clinton in 2002 and the G7 summit in 2013. Nigel HarperWhen it comes to historic hotels, the UK certainly punches above its weight. For this reason, we believe that anyone travelling in the island nation can elevate their stay by simply opting for a hotel with a good backstory.
Lamorna Ash Reports From the Frontline of Gen Z’s Quiet Christian Revival

3 weeks ago | anothermag.com | Kitty Grady

Don’t Forget We’re Here Forever by Lamorna Ash sees the author travel up and down Britain over a period of three years, meeting the new wave of young individuals finding comfort in faithLead Image In early 2021, Lamorna Ash was sitting at her desk in north London, looking for something to write about. She remembered an anecdote about a stand-up double act she knew from university, both of whom were converting to Christianity and even had their eyes on the priesthood.
A Rabbit's Foot A schoolteacher's response to 'Adolescence'

2 months ago | a-rabbitsfoot.com | Kitty Grady

“Our innocent English lessons together were often tainted by the chokehold of incel language, undetected by their parents and most certainly unshakeable by their teachers.” The film critic and teacher Jannat Suleman reflects on Adolescence, the four-part Netflix series about a young boy who is arrested for the brutal murder of his female classmate.
five Manhattan apartments for $5mn or less

Feb 20, 2025 | msn.com | Kitty Grady

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Hot property: five Manhattan apartments for $5mn or less

Feb 20, 2025 | ft.com | Kitty Grady

Apartment, Upper West Side, $5mn What A two-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex apartment in a neo-Renaissance style 1918 building.
A rented flat in Chelsea filled with personality, art and antiques by Sally Wilkinson

Jan 14, 2025 | houseandgarden.co.uk | Kitty Grady

The main living and dining area. Sofa by Sofa Icon covered in a Claremont fabric, lumbar cushion in Rose Tarlow fabric, small cushions by De Le Cuona. Side table is antique and coffee table is vintage from Vinterior. Green lamp by Penny Morrison with lampshade by Robert Kime. Dining table is vintage from Petersham Nurseries, tablecloth custom-made with fabric by Chelsea Textiles. Dining chair slipcovers custom-made from Claremont fabric.
‘Nosferatu invented horror films, so I am in conversation with cinema history’ – Robert Eggers

Jan 10, 2025 | ft.com | Kitty Grady

I am walking along the banks of the Thames by the Tower of London, where I am due to meet Robert Eggers.
How to organise a wardrobe: the tricks and tips you need to know

Jan 6, 2025 | houseandgarden.co.uk | Kitty Grady

Unless you love tidying up – which, if you've clicked on this article there's a good chance you might – then the prospect of re-organising your wardrobe is hardly an appealing one. However, as with most things, there are ways to make it a palatable (and dare we say fun) activity. The final results are also sure to be satisfying, and make the most of your space – whether you live in a shoebox flat or you have a walk-in wardrobe. The best way to start?
How to build the perfect fire (and recipes you can cook on it)

Dec 23, 2024 | houseandgarden.co.uk | Kitty Grady

There is no human urge more primal than building a fire. It was after all, the discovery of fire by by our very ancient ancestors that catapulted the evolution of the human race beyond less sophisticated mammals. Ever since, fires have been places of sustenance – of cooking and eating, as well as gathering round, telling stories, and staying warm amongst our kin. December is a time of year where creating such warmth is particularly important.
Lucy McKenzie gets to grips with reality

Dec 3, 2024 | apollo-magazine.com | Kitty Grady

To get to Hasselt from London, I take a Eurostar to Brussels followed by a regional train east toward Belgium’s border with the Netherlands. But that is not my last train ride of the day. At the heart of ‘Super Palace,’ Lucy McKenzie’s new show at Z33, is an interactive work called Moving Panorama (TransSiberian) (2024) – a burgundy train cabin in which visitors are invited to sit.