Yesterday I posted about my second day in London and while attempting to figure out some formatting issues (
I don't want text-wrapped images!) not only did I accidentally delete the post but messed up much of the design of my blog. I actually had struggled with that post a bit, so here's to a second chance of sharing about my second day in London and a fresh look for my blog.
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Bunting, bikes, books! |
Okay, so day two in London we took the tube to Notting Hill (and sorry, I haven't seen the movie
yet) to our highly recommended destination of
Portobello Road, famous for its busy street market full of antique and artisan shops and stalls. The area was busy and bustling with people and the air was filled with aromas and sizzle from a myriad of food vendors.
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My 2nd Cath Kidston |
Portobello Road also had the added attraction for me of having a
Cath Kidston shop ("No pictures, please!"
Sorry.) What did I buy? The kinds of little things that
even I wouldn't be able to justify paying shipping costs for: an eraser, spools of ribbon, nested tins, paper napkins, lip balm.
and a {GASP}
Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic store ("I said you could take some pictures ..."
Sorry.) which was just as breathtaking as I had imagined it would be. What did I buy? Two
overdyed napkins which have no plans to be near any dinner table and a pretty fabric corsage type of thing. I also asked and received a little fabric swatch. Continuous small treats, right?
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Birthplace of Shabby Chic |
We enjoyed a full day of meandering through shops, stopping for
lunch, and buying souvenirs.
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Fifi's book at Harrods |
In the early evening we took a taxi to the luxurious department store
Harrod's, where I mostly kept my camera mostly tucked away but assure you that it was quite impressive. I did manage to sneak a pic when I saw my fairygodmother
Fifi O'Neill's first
book; we were also thrilled to find a copy of
Victoria magazine featuring my sister Betsy's lovely essay,
Winter Comes.
Day 2 was another delightful day in London. Each night I barely slept, excited about what I had done and seen and looking forward to the next day's plans. Stay tuned for Day 3: Meeting the brilliant stylist and author,
Selina Lake (!!!).
xo
elyse
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12 comments:
Thanks you so much for hanging in there and posting, Elyse!
Lovely chintz and pics! I can just imagine how excited you were and I can imagine how hard it would be to sleep! ♥
(I'm no help with blogger. I'm so disappointed with it, I could cry! It used to be like my own little magazine but now, each post is like learning how to blog all over again. Yuck.)
Thank you so much for sharing your adventure with us, Elyse! Have a marvelous time! Twyla
So much fun! Wish I could have been there too. I took pictures outside of Cath Kidston looking in...I guess I didn't take any inside...I was busy planning my purchases.
There used to be a Shabby Chic store in San Francisco when I lived there. it was delicious. I have all but one of her books, I think.
Oh, Alison! I wish I'd known! Hopefully there will be a next time.
xo
Oh, Alison! I wish I'd known! Hopefully there will be a next time.
xo
I could have sworn I commented here earlier-duh-guess not.
Anyway,what wonderful pictures. It looks like you had a really wonderful time- the trip of a lifetime! xo Diana
Hello Elyse,
What a wonderful trip! These photos are awesome!
Gabriela
What JOY....xox
The problem with going to London is that you don't want to return home. You've mentioned several places that my daughter & I visited. Sigh. All so very lovely.
Looking forward to reading/seeing more! :)
Hugs,
Zuzu
Oh how much fun you are having! Love the pics even tho you are having some issues with them. Your blog looks fine so don't fret and have a lovely time! Kit
those teacups look really nice
oh such fun...Cath and Rachel in one day!! how wonderful Portobello Rd and Notting Hill must have been!
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