My week in photos

Its been my first week back in Derbyshire and I've loved it :) :) Its been a week full of 'A up duck', 'Have a good day love' and general pleasantness.....why did I ever leave? Those aside its also been a week of buses, trains, walks, and a weekend of runs, shopping and reading....here's to many more like them :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All photographs are my own

Song of the weekend

I cannot stop listening to this album never mind this song....it makes a sunny Sunday afternoon run even more enjoyable

Avici - Wild Boy (dance in the water)

All things Selfridges

A dedicated 'yellow space' in Selfridges Oxford Street houses the Selfridges branding from cookies to balsamic vinegar, a selection of infused teas to fudge and pickles all with a very homemade / simple packaging design (and we all know how much of a sucker I am for packaging of foods) 

 

 

An oversized mosaic inspired model of Harry Selfridge greets you into the area and one wall is a collage of newspaper articles based around the infamous department store. Don't go here with the intention of not buying.....It wont happen!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

All photographs my own

The mystery bagel cafe

I ended my Saturday morning stroll through Stoke Newington with the most amazing smoked salmon, cream cheese and rocket sesame seed bagel - the only problem.....I CANNOT think what this cute little cafe was called and remarkably I don't have any exterior photos - If anyone recognises this place please let me know what its called - Its on the tip of my tongue!!!!!

The name aside this is one super cute cafe, just the one bistro table on the edge of the pavement (which I managed to bag for my compulsive habit to people watch) and a breakfast bar running the length of the inside. A moodlboard like wall decorated the right hand side with an array of promotional material and a length long menu makes your decision that little bit harder - I'd highly recommend my choice, however when smoked salmon is concerned I am a little biased :)

 

 

  

 

 

 

All photographs are my own

A morning in the village

Its hard to believe that a stones throw away from the happening Dalston is the leafy roads of Stoke Newington....At totally different ends of the spectrum (for their both unique qualities) Stoke Newington is a chilled, trendy hot spot for a wander on a sunny Saturday morning. 

 

One of the first stops is the whole foods market - Im a sucker for well merchandised, bespoke foods- Its totally worth the extra £2-3 :)

 

 

Further down the high street and independent village stores start to pop up, amazing florists/ butchers / dairy shops and low and behold a vintage courtyard :)

 

  

 

 

  

Just a 20 min bus ride away from Camden, on a direct bus route to Oxford Circus and round the corner from hip highbury and islington.....Stoke Newington is well worth a visit next time your in the vicinity. 

*All photographs are my own*

Video of the weekend

My last weekend living in London....a very mixed sad / excited feeling

Fergie - London Bridge (oh snap)

A sunny bank holiday lunchtime

August bank holiday Monday, first sunny day of the extended weekend (where was the promised heatwave?) and only one place to head for a spot of lunch.....The Riverbank, Trent Bridge. Prawn, Crayfish and Harrisa Mayo with a glass (or two) of rose and luckily we bagged one of the two tables in full sun - the huge canopy is a new addition to the riverside terrace, we soon switched tables from shade to sun as soon as it came available - We love the sun in my family :) :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All photographs are my own

Today I'm Wearing...31/8/2013

Saterday 31/August/2013...Stoke Newington/Amy Winehouse exhibiton/Camden

 

  

Jeans...Topshop(mom), Shirt...Portobello Market...Necklaces...Topshop, Pumps...H&M