Yesterday, my mother and I took the train up to London and I spent the day wondering up and down Portobello road, admiring quaint little tea sets and gorgeous vintage bags while imagining just how amazing it would be to live in the capital, right in the heart of everything.
I can't wait until I'm old enough move into a tiny one room flat on a busy road with a man who plays the trumpet at all hours living next door - this is the glamorous life I dream of. I want to live where everything happens, and anything can happen. London seems so full of possibilities and opportunities, so much variety and identity.
But back in the present, Portobello market is absolutely magical - I love little antique shops so all the stalls with old china and silverware and the most beautiful vintage jewellery were heaven for me! My mum bought a lovely chunky ring set with big green gemstones, which I may just have to borrow from time to time.
I purchase some lovely fabric for cushion making from the Cath Kidston shop, and far too many other pretty things.
I loved all the little charm-necklace stalls, but at £8 each on my tiny budget it has inspired me to try making my own rather than spend all my money on a tiny tea pot on a chain.
After a hard day's browsing, we had some yummy gingerbread lattes and a quick look (which turned into a very long look) in Liberty which has to be my favourite shop in the world ever, even if all I can afford is body lotion, it's just so fun to look - especially with all the stunning Christmas windows displays.
Today, Alice, Natalie, Holly and I went to see possibly the best film I've seen a long time - "An Education". It tells the story of a school girl being pressured by her parents to get into Oxford being enticed by a world of glamour and seduced by a man who isn't who he says he is, based on a true story - a very truthful portrayal of how you believe you know everything when you are young & foolish.
It's amazing the changes this girl goes through, as she begin to trust him completely and then throws her future away because of a few months of a fabulous life - and how she reacts when it's all swept from underneath her.
We all loved it, and I'm sure anyone of you would too so I strongly advise you watch it if you can!
I hope everyone's Winter (or Summer)has begun as magically as mine.
As always, thank you for reading my blog!
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Lily
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oh i am excited for this movie. x
ReplyDeleteit sounds like you had a lovely day with your mother :) i love shopping in london with mine, we always have the best time.
ReplyDeletethank you so much for the sweet comment you left me! I know exactly what you mean about teacup sizes, it took me quite a while to find the right ones for the rings!! and a teacup necklace is a lovely idea, i will try to make one.
I am having a giveaway with the teacup rings on my blog at the moment too :)
take care
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