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There aren’t many plant nurseries in the city (where real state is at a premium), but Clifton is an exception. Compact but well sorted, with the obligatory café/decor shop for the enjoyment of the less green fingered customers. The greenhouse is a favourite of mine and there's something about the humidity, heat and sound of running water that reminds me of Brazil as soon as I walk in.
At this time of the year there are baskets fulls of daffodils bulbs everywhere and they also set up a lovely christmas shop at the Fern House. I didn’t buy the burrito sedum pictured here (I have one already and it’s gigantic) but did bring home a small string-of-pearls plant (finally!) inside a cute head shaped vase that I will show you another time, as I forgot to take pictures.
@cliftonnurseries in Maida Vale, London
Lunch break: The Quince Tree, Clifton Nurseries
Lunch break: The Quince Tree, Clifton Nurseries
I spend so long trying to find unique little places in London that I thought it was about time to share some of the wonders I’ve come across since I moved into the city. Yep, they’re mostly food-based. A girl’s gotta eat, after all. While the majority of my discoveries are for long weekend brunches, every now and then I stumble across a great place for lunch close to where I work- Paddington. You…
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Do It Yourself Postcards Make the Trip More Personal
Do It Yourself Postcards will make the trip more personal for your friends back home.--
For my two-year sojourn in the UK, I’ve determined to keep in touch with friends and family as much as I can by sending postcards I’ve created myself. I have found it to be a great way to record memories of a place and to share the character of my exploration with the people back home. By recording the details I notice, I get to share a more intimate view of my travels than I would with a generic…
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uk days } part II
uk days } part II
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Creative Bus Stop : 5 Best : Santa's Grottos & the odd carol
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Shopping & Carols : Clifton Nurseries, Maida Vale
Head over to this enchanting boutique garden centre at any time for tea, cake and then admire a beautiful selection of tree…
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Thandie Newton & Samantha Barks: Jimmy Choo Dinner!
Thandie Newton hosts a private dinner to celebrate the Jimmy Choopre-fall collection “The Season”…
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