Banksy for real

My 'real or fake?' Banksy post from yesterday inspired me to route through my photographs to find a definite authentic. I know this one is for real because the council had painted over it within a few days!

Was once found at the Post Office yard on Newman Street, just off Oxford Street...but alas no more!

Banksy??

The debate is still on as to whether this peace loving granny, in Primrose Hill, is an authentic Banksy. But it still makes me smile every time i see it.

Vintage Fashion Fair

Sundays are made for endless pots of tea, numerous slices of toast, long walks, pub lunches and a rummage though a great vintage fair. I managed to pack all of this in yesterday at Primrose Hill, culminating with a visit to the Vintage Fashion Fair at Cecil Sharp House. There was a great selection of stalls with some real gems on offer. Small enough to not be too overwhelming but big enough to make me wish I'd have saved more pennies! The next fair is on April 17th and if you register before hand, it's free to get in!

my purchase... a 1930's silk dressing gown...

Art on Eastcastle Street

Claire Fontaine - Fighting Gravity

the smell of spring

I think I can actually smell spring in the air. Not sure how to describe the smell...maybe it's just the fact that I've had a stinking cold and what i'm actually smelling is, well regular smells again. But there is no denying that the birds are out tweeting their hopeful tweets, because they keep waking me up every bloody morning! So away with your winter woolies, bye bye beautiful fur coat. 

Ever wondered where all the abandoned gloves go? I like to think that they all hibernate together over  spring, ready to come out and party again next winter!

the things people do to give up smoking...

Waterloo station today...the eyes convey his pain/ evil thoughts!

Colour lust

I love the rich, saturated colours in these photographs. So much so that I completely forgot to find out what they were of/ who they were by, etc...very naughty I know. Next time i'm back at The Natural History Museum i'll find out, but in the meantime...

Bar Pepito

This place is just gorgeous. Tucked away down a little alleyway near Kings Cross Station, it is literally like stepping into a Spanish Taverna. Their speciality is Sherry...and i love my sherry! Yes, i know it may not be the most fashionable drink, (some barmen still laugh when I order it) although i think that's changing. The tapas style food on offer is delicious (check out their menu here) and the staff are really friendly and knowledgable. Be prepared to stand though, as the place is tiny, but this only adds to the wonderful, intimate atmosphere.

Funk and Bowl

Bloomsbury Bowl is always amazing fun. I defy anyone not to have a good time... they sell 26'' pizzas for crying out loud! I'm also a big fan of Radio 6, especially The Craig Charles Funk and Soul show on a Saturday night (perfect cooking soundtrack). So hearing he was going to be DJ'ing there made it a no brainer, plus it's free to get in before 8pm. Bowling at midnight with a Big Lebowski hotdog and beer by my side, was pretty darn cool. I was tempted to order a White Russian but thought that was going too far, plus i don't actually like cream! Funk + Soul + Bowl + Beer = good times!