Category Archives: Blogs

Good Stuff

Posted on 2012-12-24 by tikichris

It’s been six hectic weeks since my last Good Stuff post, but things have settled down and the rest of 2012 promises a smooth and gentle coast to the finish line. I hope the year ends on a pleasant note … Continue reading →

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No Seriously. I’m Really NOT Writing for The Londonist Anymore. I Swear.

Posted on 2012-11-21 by tikichris

Photo by Kemey Lafond Seriously. The word is out. You’re either not paying attention or just being lazy. Take a look. My last post for The Londonist was in April or May 2012. Nada from me since then. Also, take … Continue reading →

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I’m Going on a Japanese #SoupSearch. Slurp!

Posted on 2012-09-27 by tikichris

Guess what? I frickin’ won that trip to Japan. Obviously, I wouldn’t have won without help from good people like you. So, if you voted for me or even took a moment to consider it and wish me well, thank you. … Continue reading →

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Me and Londonist? Nope.

Posted on 2012-09-27 by tikichris

Photo by Kemey Lafond Yes, I was a contributing editor there for a number of years, but if you are a PR, marketer, business owner or anyone else contacting me about potential Londonist coverage, please read this brief post. Although … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got a Chance to Visit Japan for Free. Will You Help me Win?

Posted on 2012-09-07 by tikichris

Hi. I recently participated in a blogger cook-off sponsored by Ainsley Harriott Foods. There were four other contestants. All five of us are now vying for a chance to win an “all-inclusive trip of a lifetime to a top international … Continue reading →

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Westfield Media Suite was Sweet Indeed! #iwasthere Thanks!

Posted on 2012-08-17 by tikichris

Striving to cover the London 2012 Games as best I could, I was buzzing through Westfield Stratford City a lot. The place was jammed packed with folk from all over the world – which made for amazing atmosphere but also … Continue reading →

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Can You Name This Cake by My Outsourced Content Creator from the Philippines?

Posted on 2012-08-08 by tikichris

Wanna know how to make a wedding cake? Check out this great post by Eloise, my outsourced content creator from the Philippines. The Wedding Cake Dilemma A friend of friend was getting married and told me one time that they do not … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Food, MOCCP, Recipes | Tagged baking, blogging, cooking, cupcakes, eloise, MOCCP, My Outsourced Content Creator from the Philippines, outsourcing, recipes, wedding cake recipe, wedding cke | Leave a comment

A Word about Cosplay by My Outsourced Content Creator from the Philippines

Posted on 2012-07-26 by tikichris

Here’s a third post from Eloise, my outsourced content creator from the Philippines. Not only does she love to bake; she’s a huge fan of cosplay too. Cosplay I was recently invited to a cosplay event last month. I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, MOCCP | Tagged blogging, cosplay, eloise, MOCCP, My Outsourced Content Creator from the Philippines, outsourcing | 1 Comment

Red Velvet Cake and Cupcakes for Dummies by My Outsourced Content Creator from the Philippines

Posted on 2012-07-18 by tikichris

Did you read last week’s introductory post by Eloise, my outsourced content creator from the Philippines? If you did then you read about her love of baking. For her second post, I bounced around a bunch of ideas with Eloise, and … Continue reading →

Say Hello to Eloise, My Outsourced Content Creator from the Philippines

Posted on 2012-07-11 by tikichris

Here’s a post which hopefully will be the first of many more to come by my new outsourced content creator, Eloise. Lately, I’ve been hearing more and more about outsourcing, the global economy, yadda yadda yadda, we’re all doomed, etc. … Continue reading →

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PHOTOS from @nomnomnom2012 #nomnomnom2012

Posted on 2012-07-09 by tikichris

Five years of Nom Nom Nom and each year gets a little more delicious, a little more competitive and whole lot more fun. The donated treats for the goodie bags and fab prizes for participants get nicer each year too! … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Food, London, Photography | Tagged ACTION AGAINST HUNGER, annie mole, charity raffle, cookery school, magimix, nom nom nom, nom nom nom 2012, THE COOKERY SCHOOL | Leave a comment

#LBM Notes for Photo Blogging

Posted on 2012-06-27 by tikichris

Hey London bloggers! I had a great time at last night’s meetup chatting with you about my experiences with photography and blogging. Thanks to Andy and Bernie for inviting me to come round and share the “stage” with Peter, Madlen … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps, Blogs, London, Photography, Social Media | Tagged blogging, LBM, London, london bloggers meetup, London Daily Photo, madlen nicolaus, model release form, networking event, peter marshall, photoblogging, Photography, shimelle laine, street photography | 2 Comments

London Bloggers Meetup: The Photography Edition … and Me

Posted on 2012-06-18 by tikichris

Howdy folks. I’m speaking at the next London Bloggers Meetup where I’ll be sharing my “experiences posting a photo on [my] blog everyday for over six years”. But wait! There’s more. These fine photo bloggers will be speaking as well: … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, London, Photography, Social Media | Tagged blogging, covent garden, LBM, leicester square, London, london bloggers meetup, London Daily Photo, madlen nicolaus, networking event, peter marshall, photoblogging, Photography, pub, shimelle laine, the long acre, WC2, WC2E 9LH | Leave a comment

Hexen 2.0 by Suzanne Treister

Posted on 2012-04-21 by tikichris

Hexen 2.0 is a full colour book by artist Suzanne Treister and accompanies her current and similarly titled exhibition at London’s Science Museum. It (the book and the show) “charts the coming together of diverse physical and social sciences in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Blogs, London | Tagged abolition of work, Art, bob black, hexen, hexen 2.0, London, science museum, suzanne treister | Leave a comment

Guest Editor: Chris Osburn – How to turn your creative talents into a career (Virgin Media Pioneers)

Posted on 2012-04-19 by tikichris

Dealing with laggardly paying clients, being my own worst PA and wondering where and when the next juicy gig will reveal itself is a big part of the being-my-own-boss fun. Still, it is just that: incredibly fun. Guest Editor: Chris … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Photography, Social Media, Virgin Media Pioneers | Tagged digital media, freelance, freelance writer, freelancing, freelancing tips, guest editor, London, photographer, virgin, virgin media, virgin media pioneer | Leave a comment

Foodie Competition For A Good Cause – Nom Nom Nom Is Back (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-06-24 by tikichris

The MasterChef style cook off for bloggers, food photographers and food writers is back. Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Food, London | Tagged ACTION AGAINST HUNGER, bloggers, cookery school, London, Londonist, marylebone, masterchef, nom nom nom, ROSALIND'S KITCHEN, W1 | Leave a comment

Stuff that Impressed me in 2010

Posted on 2010-12-06 by tikichris

Holy shit, 2010 was a rocky road. But if I may wax poetic for a minute, it’s been my experience that the bumpier rides often lead to the more interesting destinations. I’m not sure quite how snug such a metaphor … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Blogs, Celebrities, Drink, Food, Hotels, interview, London, Mexico, Photography, Restaurants, Spain, Travel | Tagged 2010, blogging | Leave a comment

The Blogger Interviews: Tikichris Osburn (LondonBloggers.net)

Posted on 2010-09-06 by tikichris

Okay. More about me. Here’s an interview the super networky Andy Bargery did with me as part of his series highlighting “fantastic members of the London Bloggers Meetup community“. I’ve worked on a handful of projects with Mr Bargery over the … Continue reading →

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London Bloggers Meetup: The PR Edition – This Wednesday!

Posted on 2010-09-06 by tikichris

This Wednesday, The City Tavern (29 Lawrence Lane, EC2V 8DP) will host this month’s London Bloggers Meetup. The theme of this latest networking session that puts faces to blogs will be all thing PR and “how, as a blogger, you … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, London, Social Media | Tagged bloggers, blogging, city of london, LBM, London, london bloggers meetup, networking, PR, public relations, the city tavern | 1 Comment

Blog Slam, The Rag Factory, Wednesday September 22nd

Posted on 2010-09-04 by tikichris

Wednesday September 22nd from 7pm at The Rag Factory in Shoreditch, Circus Bookazine will host what they suppose will be the world’s first ever blog slam, an opportunity for bloggers to read selected posts to a live audience and an … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, London | Tagged blog slam, bloggers, blogging, circus bookazine, E1, London, shoreditch, the rag factory | 2 Comments

Nom Nom Nom – Masterchef for Bloggers – Call for Entries (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-06-12 by tikichris

Nom Nom Nom – Masterchef for Bloggers – Call for Entries Londonist, June 12, 2010 11:45 AM Now in its third year, Nom Nom Nom is a MasterChef style competition for bloggers. It’s a chance for online writers and photographers … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Food, London | Tagged bloggers, competition, contest, cook off, cookery school, London, Londonist, masterchef, nom nom nom, W1, W1W | Leave a comment

Toronto Daily Photo

Posted on 2010-05-18 by tikichris

Every day, I publish a photograph of something London-related on this blog and have been doing so since 2006. My daily photo series is a fun and reflective way for me to hone my craft, explore my city and share my … Continue reading →

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Discovering, Cooking and Tasting Vietnamese Cuisine with Pho (Qype does London)

Posted on 2010-03-17 by tikichris

Discovering, Cooking and Tasting Vietnamese Cuisine with Pho Qype does London, March 17th 2010 Qype recently threw a friendly little food blogger get together at Pho, Great Titchfield Street’s friendly neighbourhood Vietnamese soup shack (and a stylish and popular shack at that!). … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, London | Tagged great titchfield street, London, noodle soup, pho, Qype, Qype Does London, restaurant | Leave a comment

Lastminute.com’s “Oh You Lucky Bloggers” List for February

Posted on 2010-02-27 by tikichris

I just came home from hosting a great Qype night out at Exhibit in Balham (much more on that to follow) to discover my blog made Lastminute.com’s top 50 list of blogs for February. Apparently the list is compiled by “tinkering” … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Qype Guru Event: Burns Night Bloggers Party with Talisker Whisky! (Qype does London)

Posted on 2010-01-05 by tikichris

Upcoming Qype Guru Event: Burns Night Bloggers Party with Talisker Whisky! Qype does London, January 5th 2010 What’s … cool (extremely cool, in fact) is that the purveyors of fine Scotch whisky, Talisker, are down with the Burns-as-blogger schtick and … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Drink, Food, London | Tagged burns night, London, Qype, Qype Does London, rabbie burns, robert burns, talisker, whisky | Leave a comment

Lastminute.com’s Top 10 London Blogs (Tooting My Own Horn)

Posted on 2009-11-02 by tikichris

Just this morning in a cloud of hazy Monday doubt, I pondered for a moment if anybody even gave a damn about my London Daily Photo series, something I’ve been posting in one form or another since 2006. Well, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Lastminute.com, London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged Blogs, Lastminute.com, London, London Daily Photo, Londonist, Photography, top 10 london blogs | 8 Comments

Preview: Nom Nom Nom 2009 (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-06-12 by tikichris

Preview: Nom Nom Nom 2009 Londonist, June 12, 2009 2:13 PM Dubbed a “Masterchef for bloggers”, Nom Nom Nom offers an opportunity to “to get together, have fun and show just what they can do given a professional kitchen.” On … Continue reading →

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Noah Scalin/AFTER LIFE: A Skull Exhibition at Quirk Gallery in Richmond, Virginia

Posted on 2009-06-09 by tikichris

If I were going to be anywhere even remotely near Richmond, Virginia this summer, I’d do my darnedest to check out Skull-A-Day originator Noah Scalin’s AFTER LIFE: A Skull Exhibition showing from July 3rd until August 22nd at Quirk Gallery. … Continue reading →

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Hi!

Posted on 2009-01-01 by tikichris

Hi. I’m Chris Osburn, aka tikichris, an American freelance writer and photographer based in Central London. Thank you for visiting my blog. Continue reading →