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