Posts tagged Covent Garden
"Unwrap the Magic: London's Top 6 Christmas Department Stores You Don't Want to Miss!"

'Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to soak in the festive spirit than by exploring London's iconic department stores decked out in holiday splendor?

London often makes the Top Ten Lists of Most Christmassy Cities, and for that, I say Ho Ho Ho. Although I think next year I’ve got to check out Vienna, New York, Montreal, or Munich as they never fail to trump London according to the lists I’ve read.

But what I love about London at Christmas is that not one well-trained waiter or department store elf is afraid to wish you a Happy Christmas (they rarely say Merry), rather than the North American generic, "let’s-not-offend-anyone" Happy Holidays.

I have shown you London at Christmas on the outside, and I do that because it dazzles, and every year there is something new.

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Shopping, Places I Love, Things to DoChristina FordChristmas on Oxford Street, christmas, Department Store, Harrods, Selfridge, Selfridge's Christmas Windows, Peter Jones, Fortnum and Mason, Covent Garden, Santa, Piccadilly, Valentino, Harvey Nichols Comment
CHRISTMAS 2020. HO, HO...FRICKIN HO!

Well, it’s that time again this year… or is it?

You don’t need to hear from me to tell you how unusual this year has been or how this time has been challenging, God, don’t we all know it. There has been many a time I just want to run from my flat screaming, “Screw you 2020, you’re not the boss of me.” But in fact, it has been the boss of me… the boss of all of us.

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Things I LoveChristina FordChristmas on Oxford Street, Slefridges, Fortnum and Mason, Annabel's, Covent Garden, New Bond Street Comments
It's The Most Magical Time of The Year. Christmas in London 2019. There is no place on earth quiet like it.

So what if it gets dark at 3:30 in the afternoon and the nights last longer than a snowman in the artic, it is Christmas time and London is TOTALY lit. Each neighborhood has elaborately decorated their storefronts, cafes, hotels, parks, and streets as they throw festive block parties to “turn on the lights” and celebrate the arrival of the Christmas season.

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Explore, Places I Love, Things I LoveChristina FordChristmas on Oxford Street, Christmas, Carnaby Street, Ron Woods, Kings Road, Mayfair, Old Bond Street, Project Zero, Regent Street, Liberty Department Store, Marylebone, Kaiser Chiefs, Covent Garden, Kew Gardens, Lendenhall Market, Fortnum and Mason, Cartier, Annabel's, Stella McCartney, mMayfair, Burlington Arcade, St Christopher's Place, Heals Over Head, Boots, Soho Comments
TO MARKET TO MARKET ~ My 5 Favourite Markets in London...And Why I Love Them

 I have enough clothes and shoes...said no woman EVER!

They call it "retail therapy" for a reason and that's because shopping releases endorphins, reduces stress and is cheaper than a psychiatrist. Shopping may even help you live longer (like you need another reason). So in the name public health I have incorporated shopping into my daily healthy lifestyle and started exploring London's markets.

I love the feel of the markets, they have textures, grit, smells, and personalities that you are not going to find strolling down Oxford or Regents Street. Don’t get me wrong, I love that shopping experience too but it you really want to get to know London you cannot do that without experiencing her fabulous markets. You noticed I referred to London in the feminine…that’s because anyone who has so many shoes has to be a girl. 

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Explore, Food, ShoppingChristina FordPortobello Market, Camden Town, Camden Lock, Camden Market, Julia Roberts, Electric Cinema, Notting Hill Carnival, Vintage clothing, Apple Market, My Fair Lady, Balthazar, Frenchie, Brick Lane, Vintage Market, Sunday Up Market, Borough Market, London Bridge, Bread Ahead, Padella, Cereal Killer Cafe, The Cheese Bar, Shoreditch, Covent Garden Comments
LONDON'S OLDEST DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS. Centuries Later They're Still Standing Although You May Not Be.

LONDON'S OLDEST DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS

I have heard it said that London's history can be measured by two things, churches and pubs. Since I am pretty much an atheist (unless of course if I am flying through turbulence) I thought why not visit the oldest places in London where one can throw one back, get sozzled and wet your whistle...

LONDON'S OLDEST PUBS

So here is where things get a little cloudy like a pint of Hoegaarden. London's oldest pub? It depends on how you define "oldest"?  Is it the oldest name...building...location... license...?  Trying to find the definitive answer could lead oneself to drink so I have decided on a collection of the oldest noteworthy pubs of "ye olde" distinction. Just so you know the term "ye olde" is just marketing. 

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ExploreChristina FordWhite Hart, Drury Lane, Hoop and Grapes, Great Fire of London, Lamb & Flag, Covent Garden, Tavern Trauma, Charles Dickens, John Dryden, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Mark Twain, P.G. Woehouse, The Spaniards Inn, Hampstead Heath, Tipperary, The Boar's Head, Old Fart's Club, Smugglers Tunnel, Ye Olde Wine ShadesComment
London At Christmas. Is There Anyplace More Magical?.... Nope!
Things to Do, Places I LoveChristina FordOxford Street, Regent Street, Selfridge, Fortnum and Mason, Liberty, Christmas on Oxford Street, Santacon, Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park, It's A Wonderful Life, Bedford Falls, Covent Garden, ice skating, Natural History Museum, Somerset House, Bavarian Pavillion, Christmas, Southbank Market, Christmas Market at The Tate, Cartier, Carnaby Street, Carnaby Christmas Revolution, Santa, Churchill Arms, Lady Gaga, Selfridge's Christmas Windows, Starbucks Red Cups, Toronto City Hall Comments