lovely jubbly london

Harvey & Rabbit

If you want a treat...

Rococo Chocolate can't be beat!

I'm addicted to expensive designer bags

Isn't the first step admitting you have a problem?

Fendi Peekaboo

Miu Miu Bows

Chloe Marcie

I've been visiting my friends on my lunch hour. 

I think one should come home with me soon.

 

p.s. Can I blame my mother?

Animal Printed Blouses

The new animal print means going from leopard spots to pictures of leopards. This is definitely a trend I can get behind.

cat, leopard, bird

Ina's Double Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Ina's cake in one word? Divine.

This is my new go to chocolate cake recipe.

Ina's Double Chocolate Layer Cake recipe here.

Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

1 Philadelphia Cadbury cream cheese

2 oz good chocolate, melted

1 stick butter, softened (113 g)

1 teaspoon vanilla

3-4 cups icing sugar, sifted 

1-2 tablespoons milk or coffee

Beat cream cheese, chocolate, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add sugar to taste. Add milk or coffee if needed.

*ignore the empty picture frame in picture 1!

Birthday Wish List no 1 {Crossbody Handbags}

It's my husband's birthday (Happy Birthday Husband!) so what better time than now to make my own birthday wish list? I think a crossbody handbag will do.

I must admit I am in love with the Mulberry bags. However, I went to see them in person yesterday and the leather feels thin and a bit cheap. Does anyone have a Mulberry and are you happy with it?

I also am in love with the Chloe but it's the smallest and most expensive (of course!).

Sunbury Antiques Market

I have finally found it.

The best antiques market near London is at Kempton Park.

For those of you without a car, don't fret- there is a train station in the parking lot and plenty of vans ready to deliver your goods straight to your door.

Word of warning? Arrive early. We arrived at 6.30am and 4 hours later, I still felt like I wasn't finished. Upon opening, many dealers will only have a small selection of their items out. An hour later, every stand will be unrecognisable and new goods will appear with every pass.

 

 

 

 

If you see something you definitely want, buy it then and there. Many items I liked were gone by my second pass and while some dealers will take credit cards, cash is definitely king.

I brought the above home with me and if the sideboard wasn't so large, you can bet I would have bought more! Many people bought the large baskets on wheels (laundry baskets?) and then used them to hold everything they bought which was genius.

Sunbury Antiques

Kempton Park Racecourse

Station: Kempton Park 

Trains depart from London Waterloo and take 45 minutes direct.

The market takes place the second and last Tuesday of each month.

Don't worry about bringing food, the food truck makes surprisingly yummy toasted breakfast sandwiches. 

I'm Loving {Stevie}

I am obsessed with AG's Stevie Ankle Jeans.

stevie wine, polka dot, striped, stevie purple, bird, lace

They are the perfect skinny jeans for women with a bit of curves.

Hall's Bookshop

I have a slight obsession when it comes to antiquarian books and Hall's Bookshop in Tunbridge Wells is one of my favourite spots.

 I don't ever buy anything really old (aka expensive), just books I love or want to love.

I never manage to leave Hall's without a stack of books and my biggest secret is that I buy classics in bulk to give as gifts. If you're an expat like me, your American relatives and friends will love receiving a classic English novel. The best part is (and this is really the secret)- you can pick up an old classic for less than £10! It's a win-win.

 

Hall's Bookshop

20-22 Chapel Place

Tunbridge Wells

Style Me March

Style Me March by Dean Street Society is officially over.

 

 

 

Can't wait until next time.