Petersham Nurseries

After months of drooling over the menu online, i finally found a fitting occasion to visit Pertersham Nurseries...the man's b'day = yummy meal for me as well! I immediately fell in love with the place, with its eclectic look of old English colonial meets country cottage. Then there was the food...simple, fresh and incredibly delicious, whilst incorporating all the wonderful produce growing on the grounds. The refined yet relaxed feel of the restaurant was pretty cool too. It's not often that a Michelin star and welly wearing diners collide, but it seems to work really well here! After a long, lazy, wine fuelled lunch, a walk around the nursery was much needed and resulted in me falling in lust with pretty much everything in their gorgeous shop. Oh, and just so you know, there is a lovely meadow nearby, perfect for a drunken afternoon snooze!

time for a brew...

I could hear these guys long before i could actually see them...it sounded like they were having a real laugh. They couldn't quite understand why some random girl wanted to take their photo, (but were happy to pose anyhow) - i just got so caught up in how happy they looked. They were really friendly, although i had to turn down the offer of a naked version of this photo...i was in a rush after all!

time for tea...

I'm loving these cute little tea tins. I spotted them during a late night raid of Budgens off Piccadilly Circus and had to bulk buy!

light and shades @ Oakley

Shop Report - Anthropologie

A visit to Anthropologie is always a visual feast. As soon as you walk through the door, a wave of excitement washes over you, as you attempt to take in all that's on offer. There's a lot to see so make sure you plan enough time in - you could be there for hours! Now, it goes without saying that the product (everything from clothing to homeware and lots in between) is to die for, so be prepared to fall in love and spend some pennies! But, it's the gorgeous creative treatments that keep me going back again and again.

The talented in-store creative team source the materials and props for the displays and see the process through from concept to creation. It's the imaginative use of objects and unique ideas that give the store its signature style. The hand-made, crafted elements also give a real sense of the love and hard work in each display. All of these exquisite details are weaved throughout this three floor wonder emporium. 

The shopping experience is further extended into the fitting rooms, where the customer service and flattering light form a seamless alliance. As you are led into the spacious rooms, your name is written on the door mirror, adding that personal touch. 

So, head to Regent Street. Experience the store...be inspired.

Each of these cups was hand dipped in wax to create a wave of texture and colour, framing the cabinets of crockery.

the hand crafted, unique signage adds to the creative narrative that runs throughout the store.