Category Archives: london life
Sunday Drive to Eastbourne
The sun finally FINALLY came out yesterday, and it was still out today despite a bit of haze. Even though it is still quite cold, we decided to take a break and go for a Sunday drive down to the … Continue reading
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A Wintry Wander + Recipe
I don’t know why people expect it to be all glorious and spring-like in the UK in March. This is just simply unrealistic. I know it’s frustrating, but the reality is no flip-flops until May. Right now the reality is…wellies … Continue reading
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Up The Shard: Mmmm Skyscraper…I Love You
So the viewing platform at the top of The Shard (aka The View) has finally opened and we availed ourselved of it yesterday just before sunset. Here are the photos of London looking a bit like a model railway set. … Continue reading
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Snow days
It doesn’t snow very often in London, but it sure came down this weekend! Where we live looks like a winter wonderland right now. Of course, I am currently stranded in the house until this clears up a bit, but … Continue reading
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London Love
Normally, around this time of year I start feeling a bit homesick for Mississippi and start pricing flights for January. So far, though, this holiday season I am really feeling the love for London and even though I had an … Continue reading
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Brunch in London: Christopher’s Grill
I have been having a thing about brunch lately. I think it’s because I was spoiled with eating french toast every morning for breakfast while on holiday, and I got a little addicted. French toast + bacon + maple syrup … Continue reading
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Doom and Gloom
Speaking of autumnal gloom, this is how it looks around here right now. If this keeps up it will be a very spooky Halloween!
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Sunday Lunch at The Cube
(Photos by Fimb, thanks hon!) This past weekend, one of my very good friends (the abovementioned photog) treated me to the most extraordinary dining experience. She had the great fortune to win a pair of tickets to Sunday lunch at … Continue reading
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30 St Mary Axe: the top of the top
30 St Mary Axe, aka “The Gherkin” (although I really hate calling it that), one of the most iconic skyscrapers that dominates the skyline of London. Few have been to the very top of it, as it is not open … Continue reading
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Southern Women
“The most beautiful voice in the world is that of an educated Southern woman.” — Winston Churchill Let me tell you something from experience, posh British men a la Churchill go a little silly in the presence of Southern girls. … Continue reading
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