London- A Little Wish List of Sorts and a #TBT

So, a certain beloved relative is headed to my old stomping ground, London. 

I haven't been in 4 years (sad), and it got me to thinking, what could she bring me back.

First and foremost: rose and violet creams and dark chocolate bars. 

My friend Melissa brought me back an adorable box a couple of years ago from Rococo.  I still have it.

Charbonnel et Walker makes a killer chocolate bar and carries the rose and violet creams.  They also have an adorable Alice in Wonderland collection.

Fortnum & Mason has great rose & violet things as well.

And, just looking on the website, I found THIS!!!!

A longstanding staple of cuteness in London is Cath Kitson.  She's done some adorable boat-y things this season, such as these shoes.

I am a big fan of the Royals, so I love this tea towel.

Liberty of London makes such classic prints.  I am loving this kimono.

And, totally frivolous and expensive but ADORABLE:

Most importantly, I hope that they take in the sights and tastes of London.  

 The best cider that I have ever had- strawberry pear!

 At an adorable old pub in Kensington, Windsor Castle, found by Alex.

 

Flowers in my favorite park, St.James

 The obligatory Buckingham Palace shot

Electric blue cables in Picadilly- can't find them anywhere!  Not on the want list this year, as I am trying to avoid injecting sugar into my body.

A lovely vegetarian English breakfast!

 

Beautiful Notting Hill

And, of course, I love the little British fashion mags, some of which have giveaways packaged with them.  So fun.

Have a great time, A&R!!!!