Monday, June 06, 2011
Friday, June 03, 2011
the Big Easy
After working up an appetite at Chelsea Flower Show last week, I was in need of some hearty sustenance. Floral photography can be very tiring and after 18gb's worth of hard core snapping, only something meaty was going to cut it! Cue, Big Easy. A wonderful establishment on the Kings Road that is all about big food and delicious cocktails! It's worth booking ahead as an hours wait at the bar can get very messy, once you get a taste for their margaritas! But seriously, the vibe here is great so you won''t mind the wait too much, especially once the live music starts...Margaritas + acoustic rock = good times!
Then there is the mouth watering food. We are talking lots of meat and great seafood, American stylie. My challenge was baby back ribs, slaw and shrimp. The waiter didn't think i was up to it...and annoyingly I proved him right! Man, I was still dreaming about those 3 remaining ribs the next day. I'm planning on redeeming myself with the 'Big Pig Gig' challenge....see below for details. Next time, I will not fail!
this place is full of character and i just loved all the little quips and sayings dotted around....
A taste of Spain
Head down to Regent Street this Sunday for a real foodie treat, as once again the much loved A Taste of Spain festival hits London. Now, me and the man are planning a Spanish road trip this summer, so are holding out for the real thing, but that didn't stop me lusting over the press release in the paper today. Paella, pulled pork, patatas bravas...what yummy sounding 'P' words!
P.S Credit goes to the man for the paella - a themed supper to celebrate Barcelona's Wembley triumph last week (any excuse!). And yes there were only 2 of us eating... and yes I did have paella for my breakfast and lunch the next day! It would have been a crime to waste it!
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Flower Power on the Kings Road
Walking down the Kings Road after Chelsea Flower Show, it quickly became apparent that the area had gone flower mad...and hey, why not! Here are some of my favourite windows...
Ted Baker
Jigsaw...obviously!
Anthropologie with The Real Flower Company
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Chelsea Flower Show Pt1...the gardens
This was my first year at Chelsea (Hampton Court flower show has been my floral fix in previous years) and as expected it was a real inspiration. Think i'll just let the photos do the talking...
My favourite...'A Monaco Garden'. I'm normally all about the wild, natural looking gardens, but the clean lines, orange trees and inviting pool had me day dreaming of summer holidays. i also love the continuing trend for roof gardens, seen here with a lavender top.
Eureka Garden from The Times and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
RBC New Wild Garden..another roof garden example. love the sustainable wall detailing...
The Daily Telegraph Garden
The Cancer Research Garden
Irish Sky Garden
The B&Q Garden - this is the tallest ever Chelsea garden, giving hope and inspiration to high rise occupants, who long for green fingers. love the 'living wall'!
don't they look awesome?
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