We had only two and a half days in London – nothing like enough time for a proper visit. But we somehow managed to meet friends, wander the parks, enjoy proper English breakfast not once but twice, have cocktails on a high up terrace with the most beautiful views of the city and spend hours browsing at Liberty, a true fashion lover’s playground if ever there was one!
Nous n’avions que deux jours et demi à Londres – pas du tout le temps qu’il faut pour vraiment voir la ville. Malgré ça, nous avons rencontré nos amis, baladé dans les parcs, mangé l’English breakfast tant idéalisé et pris un verre au bar-terrasse sur le toit de l’hôtel ME, avec des vues exceptionnelles sur la ville et passé des heures chez Liberty, un vrai parcours d’aventure pour les modeuses !
One of my favourite places is the British Museum… I can't even count the number of times I've been there! There is always another era or civilization to explore! 🙂
Looks like you had a fabulous time in London my dear! I hope you went for traditional afternoon tea at Fortnum and Masons….also tea at Liberty's is lovely too! Did you manage some vintage shopping? Cant't wait to see the rest of the fabulous photos! May xx http://www.walkinginmay.com
Oh… You really were in London… That city is just too frigging cool. I've been a couple of times but never to Kensington Garden – I have to put that on my to do list for next time obviously.:) And isn't it great that all museums are free in London?!
Yay, harrods and a big yay to anything cream filled too!! You look so adorable & chic in your hat and it looks like you guys enjoyed an amazing time too. How fabulous that you were in London. I have several friends that have moved there and they adore it! xo
Absolutely gorgeous photos! I have spent time in Paris, Amsterdam and Belgium but have never been to London. My husnand's band has played there a few times and he always talks about how wonderful it is. Your pictures and stories make me want to visit so badly!
Amazing!! So jealous right now!! You visited every place I've always wanted to go! After my first year of having a full-time job, I really want to take a quick trip to London! That hat looks great on you and you and your husband are such a cute couple! ~Sara
What a great post – I like the way you arranged your lovely photos. It's a handy little guide too. Looks like you have enjoyed some of my favourite places – Liberty is just amazing and so different from any other department store, isn't it?
Just such a fantastic trip! I am so jealous! I have been there once but I didn't get to see enough I would love to go back! You guys look like you are having so much fun!
You two went to some fabulous places! I want to go to all of their museums. I think it's so fabulous that many of them are free for British citizens. Gotta check out Selfridges and of course Harrods. I love that stylish hat on you girl. Cee, that is the cutest picture of you and your hubby. You should definitely consider framing it. http://www.averysweetblog.com/
I went to Liberty's for the first time in November. It's such a gorgeous store! Both Harrod's and Liberty's are totally overwhelming, but worth it! Gorgeous pictures 🙂
Hey hey!!! How amazing are these pics!! I've been offline this week (things are so busy at work…) but I have come back JUST in time for the London update. yay. I think the little things like beautiful breakfasts are such special memories. In fact, the breakfasts and little bakeries we stumble across on holiday are my favourite memories. I love how we find these little places and feel like we're living like the locals do, even temporarily. So sweet. Lovely to read your write up and look through these beautiful images – you've got a great eye! Enjoy the weekend xxx
Please tell me you bought that hat?? It looked amazing on you and seemed to fit perfectly. This coming from a person who can't wear hats simply because my head is too big. Sounds funny, but its true. haha. These pictures look like you and Ian had a great getaway. Well deserved!
oh gosh how many beautiful travel photos! I looove travel posts, especially when the destination is something I would also love to visit and explore. and it's also interesting to read someone else's notes because you never know when you will need those suggestions 😛 and let me tell you the part about food and snacks made me crazy hungry!!! I want that cookie right now!
So glad that you enjoyed London. It's such a great city, Fortnum & Mason is always a lovely place that we'd go. I love your photos, it just makes me miss it more! Have a wonderful weekend Cee. /Madison
I hope you bought that hat – it looks so so so beautiful on you!!!! Glad to hear you loved your London break (you were definitely lucky to have the best weather, too – it's not cold, rainy and miserable!) Have a wonderful weekend, sweetheart! x
Gorgeous photos (as always). I am definitely taking notes of all the places you listed. I have always dreamed of traveling to London one day and the places you listed might actually come in handy. =)
Thanks for this post Cee, I'm planning to visit London soon in fact, have to come back here and sign your suggestions! In particular, Ben's cookies inspires me a lot, that peanut butter cookie must have been too good!^^ Beautiful photos dear, you look tres chic with the hat and too lovely with your husnabd!:) Kisses! xo
Love all your snaps – and it sounds like an absolutely incredible time overall! London is a city I've never visited but I would dearly love to go, I feel like it must be amazing.
How cute are you in your hat! Get it girl!!! You take such beautiful and different photos then most people and I love you for it! I want to live in London so bad and Jason warms up to the idea the more and more BBC I watch!
Sadly, I never did find time for vintage shopping – there was so much to see and do, although I went into quite a few stores, I really didn't buy anything at all! Next time 🙂
I wish I'd had time to shop! I was so busy seeing everything – include the big stores – that all I came home with were some tea and chocolates. Next time, I'll be investigating the shopping much more thoroughly 🙂
Sheryl… I didn't buy the hat… I regret it enormously now since Liberty's doesn't sell it online. I was really only in the store for about ten minutes, there was no time to even think of buying. I guess it just wasn't meant to be 🙁 xox, Cee
And BTW, with these beautiful pictures you made me miss London even more! Caterina
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Trop cool ton séjour à Londres ! J'adore le chapeau que tu portes dans les premières photos. Bises !!!!
One of my favourite places is the British Museum… I can't even count the number of times I've been there! There is always another era or civilization to explore! 🙂
Ah lucky you to be in London! I went there about 15 years ago and I hope to get there again soon!
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Thank you Cee, for this useful and tasteful recommendations.
Looks like you had a fabulous time in London my dear! I hope you went for traditional afternoon tea at Fortnum and Masons….also tea at Liberty's is lovely too! Did you manage some vintage shopping? Cant't wait to see the rest of the fabulous photos!
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Oh… You really were in London… That city is just too frigging cool. I've been a couple of times but never to Kensington Garden – I have to put that on my to do list for next time obviously.:) And isn't it great that all museums are free in London?!
Yay, harrods and a big yay to anything cream filled too!! You look so adorable & chic in your hat and it looks like you guys enjoyed an amazing time too. How fabulous that you were in London. I have several friends that have moved there and they adore it! xo
amazing pics and tips… it seems you're having a lot of fun!
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You definitely got a lot of sights in during your weekend; did you treat yourself to any great shopping?
My favorite London museum is the V&A, with the British Museum a very close second – it looks like you're having an amazing time!
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Beautiful photos, looks like you got great weather!
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amazing photos 🙂 love london !
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Absolutely gorgeous photos! I have spent time in Paris, Amsterdam and Belgium but have never been to London. My husnand's band has played there a few times and he always talks about how wonderful it is. Your pictures and stories make me want to visit so badly!
great shots! the first picture is amazing!!!
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Wow…all this while, you made me fall in love with Paris…….and now you are making me want to visit London at the next available chance!!! *sigh*
P.S.: Can't wait to see your shopping haul!!! 😉
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The British Museum indeed is amazing!
Amazing!! So jealous right now!! You visited every place I've always wanted to go! After my first year of having a full-time job, I really want to take a quick trip to London! That hat looks great on you and you and your husband are such a cute couple!
~Sara
What a great post – I like the way you arranged your lovely photos. It's a handy little guide too. Looks like you have enjoyed some of my favourite places – Liberty is just amazing and so different from any other department store, isn't it?
Just such a fantastic trip! I am so jealous! I have been there once but I didn't get to see enough I would love to go back! You guys look like you are having so much fun!
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une belle excursion à londres, chanceuse!
You two went to some fabulous places! I want to go to all of their museums. I think it's so fabulous that many of them are free for British citizens. Gotta check out Selfridges and of course Harrods. I love that stylish hat on you girl. Cee, that is the cutest picture of you and your hubby. You should definitely consider framing it.
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I love that you added recommendations! So good to know about the best places to visit when going to a new country 🙂 the photos are beautiful.
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Definitely looks like you made the most out of your trip. You mentioned a few places that even I haven't been to.
I went to Liberty's for the first time in November. It's such a gorgeous store! Both Harrod's and Liberty's are totally overwhelming, but worth it! Gorgeous pictures 🙂
Cee I hope you bought that hat, because it's so wonderful and looks on you like a dream.
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Hey hey!!! How amazing are these pics!! I've been offline this week (things are so busy at work…) but I have come back JUST in time for the London update. yay. I think the little things like beautiful breakfasts are such special memories. In fact, the breakfasts and little bakeries we stumble across on holiday are my favourite memories. I love how we find these little places and feel like we're living like the locals do, even temporarily. So sweet.
Lovely to read your write up and look through these beautiful images – you've got a great eye!
Enjoy the weekend xxx
wow, fantastic pictures!! London is amazing 🙂
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Please tell me you bought that hat?? It looked amazing on you and seemed to fit perfectly. This coming from a person who can't wear hats simply because my head is too big. Sounds funny, but its true. haha. These pictures look like you and Ian had a great getaway. Well deserved!
oh gosh how many beautiful travel photos! I looove travel posts, especially when the destination is something I would also love to visit and explore. and it's also interesting to read someone else's notes because you never know when you will need those suggestions 😛
and let me tell you the part about food and snacks made me crazy hungry!!! I want that cookie right now!
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So glad that you enjoyed London. It's such a great city, Fortnum & Mason is always a lovely place that we'd go. I love your photos, it just makes me miss it more! Have a wonderful weekend Cee. /Madison
I hope you bought that hat – it looks so so so beautiful on you!!!!
Glad to hear you loved your London break (you were definitely lucky to have the best weather, too – it's not cold, rainy and miserable!)
Have a wonderful weekend, sweetheart!
x
Gorgeous photos (as always). I am definitely taking notes of all the places you listed. I have always dreamed of traveling to London one day and the places you listed might actually come in handy. =)
Amazing London snaps. Hope you enjoy your stay. Wish I were ther too <3
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Great pictures! Thanks for sharing 🙂 hope you are having a good time, x
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Amazing pics darling!!!!
I love London!!!!
Enjoy your stay!!!!!
We love London!
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I hope you got that hat, it looks amazing on you!
Thanks for this post Cee, I'm planning to visit London soon in fact, have to come back here and sign your suggestions! In particular, Ben's cookies inspires me a lot, that peanut butter cookie must have been too good!^^ Beautiful photos dear, you look tres chic with the hat and too lovely with your husnabd!:) Kisses! xo
Trop jolies photo et j'espère que tu as acheter le chapeau car il te va vraiment bien 🙂
Love all your snaps – and it sounds like an absolutely incredible time overall! London is a city I've never visited but I would dearly love to go, I feel like it must be amazing.
Ah, tes photos me font rêver, j'aimerai beaucoup découvrir Londres avec mon copain ! Le chapeau te va vraiment très bien, bises 🙂
hope you had a great time! looks like you did all of the checklist 🙂 xo
How cute are you in your hat! Get it girl!!! You take such beautiful and different photos then most people and I love you for it! I want to live in London so bad and Jason warms up to the idea the more and more BBC I watch!
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Hi May,
Sadly, I never did find time for vintage shopping – there was so much to see and do, although I went into quite a few stores, I really didn't buy anything at all! Next time 🙂
xox,
Cee
Hi Lyddie,
I wish I'd had time to shop! I was so busy seeing everything – include the big stores – that all I came home with were some tea and chocolates. Next time, I'll be investigating the shopping much more thoroughly 🙂
xox,
Cee
Sheryl… I didn't buy the hat… I regret it enormously now since Liberty's doesn't sell it online. I was really only in the store for about ten minutes, there was no time to even think of buying. I guess it just wasn't meant to be 🙁
xox,
Cee
Thank-you so much for all of your sweet and wonderful comments, my darlings!
xox,
Cee
And BTW, with these beautiful pictures you made me miss London even more! Caterina