Looking forward to le weekend?

I know I am! I hope you all have wonderful thing lined up to do? If not, and you are in London, I completely HIGHLY recommend a visit to Tate Britain to see the absolutely stunning, feel good RICHARD LONG exhibition. If you like walks, nature and simplicity it's a must!

The coolest of the cool, the YUMMMIEST of the YUMMM!

All images Copyright Steve Nyman.
This lil' blogging lady went on an adventure this weekend to check out a great lil' place that is just beyond Long Lane in Bermondsey. Known for it's Antiques market on Friday mornings, this neighbourhood has historically been super stodgy Pie n' Mash territory through and through... so I thought!
Bermondsey Street is super cool, as we all know, but further south, really? Well YES, but of course! This month has welcomes the none less than ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC Bermondsey Square Hotel, home of Alfie's delectable restaurant! Oh my OH PIE!! Heaven on a plate!
On the second trip, I was not to be disappointed, it was a sunny Sunday with welcoming tables in the sun just outside their kitchen door. Roast trial run was a must for any newbie restaurant... so what did I discover... the BEST Sunday roast I have ever eaten on all of old London town, hands down. And I do not take my food lightly as some of you may know. It was delicate meat and veg, to die for Yorkshire the size of my head!( I do have a small head, but that's besides the point...)
If you don't quite believe it, then here's a lil' incentive, they're doing a 2-4-1 meal deal until the 31st! Just have a look at their website for further details Alfie's at the Bermondsey Square Hotel Once you've been, I want to hear what you think!
Ooh, of course while you're there check out the fab mod images around the hotel by the great Steve Nyman and of course the super cool dresses donned by the lovely ladies behind the front desk, courtesy of Pussy Willow on Bermondsey Street. I love the support of the local community. Fantastic work guys! Welcome to the neighbourhood!

Product Obsession #8 and ooooh it's the ULTIMATE!!

Oh, my, god! I have FINALLY FOUND IT!! This stuff is the ultimate in gorgeous, amazing, delectable body cream! I almost passed out when I first put it on, rather, it glided on to my skin making me smell like sweet goodness. Seriously, fill my bath with it, I want in. Oh L'Occitane, how do you keep making such incredibly accessible skin-pampering treats year after year without one instance of boredom! Friends, you now all know what you'll be getting for your birthdays!

Oh, I love my new dress!

I'm sure a lot of you already shop with them, but ASOS is so great! I wore thins in the park yesterday and was ready for a tea party in seconds! Great, glamorous and GORGEOUS!Champagne and strawberries anyone!?

SUN SUN SUN!

Gosh, it's been an amazing day in old London town! Sunny and about 75 degrees! What a treat for us all in these sometimes depressing days. A glass of champagne and friends in the park did me fine, what are the rest of you up to? What is your ABSOLUTE favourite sunny day thing to do, no matter where you live? Fingers crossed for more of the same tomorrow!

Spring? Sorry I missed that, but SUMMER here I come!

Hello all! Hope you've had a lovely end to horrid winter and have enjoyed a bright and cheery Spring? Sorry to have missed out on posting, been busy, busy, busy! No more excuses though, I am back for SUMMER FUN! What have you all been up to? ANy great recommendations?

Even better than colouring!

I just stumbled upon these beautiful images created by artist Christian Faur. He uses normal crayons to create these beautiful pixelated images. The fabulous results are stunning,as you can see. Wish I could own my own!

YAY YAY for pancake day!!

Yeah, it's finally come around, one of my favourite days in upon us, PANCAKE DAY! He's a quick recipe for absolute bliss:

Ingredients

120g plain flour
Pinch of salt
1 medium egg, lightly beaten
300ml milk
Sunflower oil, for frying

To serve
Caster sugar
Lemon juice

No excuses! Get in the kitchen and try this lemon and sugar recipe or be adventurous, like me, and break out the Nutella!

Have lovely days!

x

Topshop... this is not a good idea!

The AMAZING the FABULOUS... Product Obsession #7

This winter my skin is proving to be a real pain! I just can't seem to get it right, BUT, I have just discovered some products that are quite near perfection! They are the fantabulous Elemental Herbology products which are homegrown here in London, but available in the UK and USA through one of my favourite shops, Space NK Apothecary. I gave myself a home facial last night with the Detox Mask and the Facial Glow and WOWIE!! This morning my skin looks and feels AMAZING! The products only too a few minutes each, but boy did they do the trick! I must get my hands on their Cell Food ASAP! Just look at the list of natural goodies these products are packed with any I'm sure you'll be convinced to have a go with them. xx

Pies! Pies! Pies!

I have discovered these amazing Charlie Bigham's pies in my local Waitrose! I have to say, the Beef & Ale are the best pies ever!! I really urge everyone to try them if you have the chance and need a nice winter warmer. Perfect as there's more snow forecast here in London! Baby it's cold outside!

For those that are snowed in and those that love photography...

You simply MUST have a look at these gorgeous photographs by Thomas Couderc and Clement Vauchez Bêtes de mode

Oh me, oh my, London has SNOW!!!

Wow! I cannot believe how much snow we have gotten London! Makes me feel excited like I am 6 again! Everyone is running around cheerful. Such a nice change to a normal gray Monday! Sadly though, I am at work, rather than snuggled in my beloved bed with some of this looooovely tea that I adore. Check Pukka Teas out and I'm sure you'll find one you can't live without as well.

Here I get personal, yep, this is about my favourite underpants!

This may sound weird, but I LOVE these new underpants that I recently bought from the Cockfighter of Bermondsey on Bermondsey Street in SE1, London. They have lots of different patters, are super comfy and are now on sale! YEAH!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE...

These gorgeous boho necklaces and earrings by foudreblanche Check out her lovely shop on Etsy and buy buy buy these great handmade treats!

Happy Monday!

I know that those words are not often found together, but I hope to make the most of the day and not let it get me too down. Sadly, my bad back is playing up this morning. Might be the cold, or the threat of having to leave the house, but I'm just down right feeling a bit sore. Luckily, Neal's Yard in Borough Market in south London offer fantastic 60 minute treatments for just 25 GBP on Mondays from 10am - 6pm! Fantastic for back sufferers and holistic therapy lovers alike!

Make the most of your Monday and if all else fails, get a massage!

x

New Favourite Read...

I have loved shopping with Space NK for some time. They always have an incredible, wide selection of the finest products, including their own brand that lives up to super expensive ones. If you have a bit of time on your hands, I really suggest taking a peek at their Beauty Blog It's chock full of great products and ideas. Great stuff for a rainy Sunday evening in London!

Hope everyone has a lovely week to come. x

The Classic One AKA Product Obsession #6

Having always seen all things Acqua di Parma as super classy classic, I finally decided to invest in a bottle after my first squirt of Iris Nobile. Truly love at first sniff! Yes, I was seduced by its luxurious yellow box and streamlined simple bottle, but it was really the smell that was the kicker. Not sure I'll ever go back to the likes of Jo Malone, so sorry Jo I've fallen in love with an Italian Aristocratic Beauty!

If you love polaroid and are sad to see it go...

You simply must have a look at this lovely tribute site For the Love of Light The pictures speak for their amazing selves. Great work all!

And this little number with the boots!

Yay! It's even sunny here, too! I've donned this lovely American Apparel dress that I am sooo attached to and wear as much as humanly possible. I highly recommend one of your own.

Let's go for a country walk...

My boyfriend asked if I'd like to go for a lil' country walk tomorrow. Not sure if I'm more excited about the fresh air or the fact I get to wear my wonderous wellies!! I hope to look like the above... lovely!

Friday smile

Apartment Therapy and Ready Magazine partnered up for a fantastic project. They revamped Depression-era posters with a modern twist. All five are available to download for freeHERE

Lllllllllove! Product obsession # 5

It's the end of the week and I am feeling less than sprightly shall we say... My skin is a tad lackluster, but I've got just the cure waiting for me in my bathroom, excitement! It's Fruit and Flower Acid Mask by Chantecaille Just the ticket to great hangover skin. It goes on as a thick cream and comforts immediately removes dull, dry skin and reveals a fresh seemingly new complexion. Fruit acids and grapefruit enzymes slough away dead cells to leave skin looking revived and refreshed. Skin elasticity and suppleness is restored and the complexion is left toned and radiant. Great great great stuff! Oh, and they also had a spa at Fenwick's in London...

So could have used this today...

Now this is pretty cool! Cucumba in London have special Snooze Booth Soooo wish they had a location near my work for a lunch time snooze!

Moody blues: Product obsession #4

This morning was not a day to wake up and trot into work by any stretch of the imagination. I woke up early so I could have a bit of time to just lounge in bed before the onslaught of the crazy outside world. When I finally managed to drag myself to the bathroom and shower, I felt a whole lot better, especially when I remembered the treat I had left waiting for me last night, Cowshed’s glorious Moody Cow Balancing Bath & Massage Oil. Moody Cow Balancing Bath & Massage Oil
As we all know, oil is a fab body moisturiser that penetrates super quick and leaves skin feeling like silk. This does just that PLUS smells of heavenly rose geranium, linden blossom, and frankincense. I can practically feel my colleagues sniffing me now!
Not to mention : “Cowshed products contain no parabens, no petrochemicals and are free from sulphates, artificial fragrances and colours. They are suitable for vegetarians and have not been tested on animals.”

Scent from heaven AKA Product obsession #3

I have been using this cleanser on my combination skin for a few weeks and I just can't start to explain how much I love it. It's really transformed my skin and leaves me smelling like gorgeous essential oils. I wish they made a perfume with the same blend. The Urban Retreat Spa at Harrods, where I discovered THE Facial as well as these products, ain't too shabby either! THE Cleanser from Beautique
Ooh, also check out creator Anastasia's amazing beauty tips and get glowing! Anastasia’s Glow-getter Tips

Is it so wrong...

That I want to steal off into my comfy bed at only 8.30pm on a Wednesday night? I keep remember that I will be one day older in the morning and I should seize the day, but I am sleepy and it's oh so cold outside... bed, here I come!

My dreamy dream car... oh!

Mini, you have a rival! I am obsessed with the new Fiat 500, I want one soooo! I see them and get excited and stare in the window of ones I find in car parks. I guess I kind of stalk them out around the city... Today at lunch I even configured what my very own could look like, swoon! Make your very own here
Design your own Fiat 500!

Please, say it ain't so!

Say it ain't so ladies, sob sob... is this really your last post? I have so enjoyed your work, thank you so much for sharing it with all us lucky viewers... I bid you farewell, well, until I find the new stuff you're up to!
If you don't know it already, jog on over to have a little look-see around Before+After for some visual hugs Before+After

Gorgeous! Product obsession #2

I woke up this morning and busted open a tub of this scrub that I was sent a while ago by a PR. OH MY GOD! How had I not opened it before! This is seriously great stuff. I smelled like a mimosa and skipped in to work! Bliss

Hope Realised...

© Shepard Fairey/ObeyGiant.com
Along with loads of people, I am so pleased today beyond words! There is a lightness to my heart and the world seems full of possibility! Last year, I went to see one of my favourite artist's, Shepard Fairey, exhibition at the Truman Brewery on Brick Lane in London. It was spectacular to say the least. If you do not already know his work, please do check it out ASAP. I am so proud that the above now hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, just blocks from the White House.
In this world amazing things can happen!

...jaw dropping...

I just saw this image by Christian Patterson and needed to share it. How beautiful simplicity can be!

Hey there big boy... can't wait till tomorrow!

Hello big bad gloomy day!

Apparently, today is the gloomiest day of the year… hmm, what to do to try to avoid this I wondered when I woke to the gray-est sky up this morning. Well, after reading about fancy detox-ing on Goop yesterday, (admittedly, this was also whilst I was watching Wayne’s World in my pyjamas for the 4 millionth time and troughing snack foods of many different varieties, even popping candy straight out of the 80s!), I though it might be time to better myself at least in body a bit for the new year! No more sofa luxuriating Sundays, or, well, at least with the amount of food I had last night. I am going to give up chocolate and replace it with yoga and running! Yes, I’ve said it! I’ll let you know how I get on as this is the last of my myriad of old vices… we’ll see!

Wowie, Brighton Tea!

I have just heard of the MOST incredible place in Brighton! Oh, I so need the day off to visit. Just take a peek at this and you'll be amazed!

The Tea Cosy

The rules seem quite extreme, but I love the thought of the 'Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales, Queen of Hearts, 10 year Anniversary, Your Death Has Torn Our Lives Apart, Fairwell Dear Princess Queen Of Hearts, Forever In Our Thoughts, Memorial Afternoon Tea' all the same!

The Wonderful Nicolas Haggard on a Sunday Evening

I was just having a little stumble around some of my favourite blogs and I found an image that just encompassed a lot of what I have been feeling lately. How lovely would it be to do this pose and just take a deep breath! Thank you Nicholas a helping me breathe on a cold Sunday evening!

Gorgeous gorgeous Paper Plane!

If you are dreaming of holidays and such, I urge you to check out the wonderful Paper Plane Magazine

Paper Plane

Oh la la!

Goop love!

I just discovered Gwyneth Paltrow's website Goop ( to nourish the inner aspect) Me loves it! Check it out it you have some time to peruse this super lovely, simple site!
Goop

My enduring love for beauty products. Case #1 - Liz Earle

I know I am not alone in this, but I love, adore even, beauty products. If I had more cash, I'd dedicate an entire blog and most of my free time to writing it. In all shapes and forms, I love them. I try them religiously, rave and rant about them, clog up the bathroom with them. It's one of those weird things that I just find such pleasure in, to my boyfriend's chagrin. Sorry honey, but there is one lady who I adore as much as you, her name is one of myth, but also my reality, she's LIZ EARLE Oh me oh my! When I was given a few samples of her magic potions I fell ultimately in love! I especially cannot get enough of the Cleanse and Polish face cleanser, with its muslin polishing cloth, smell of heaven and texture of silk, followed by the amazingly restorative Superskin Concentrate which transports me into a delicious childlike slumber night after night. If you do anything today, please visit the site Liz Earle or Kings Road shop, even if just for a nose around.

Money saving tip: When you buy a product, you get both a loyalty card AND a free travel sized product! Genius marketing from these always lovely Isle of Wight based company!