A self guided jaunt through two of London’s prettiest waterfront neighbourhoods – including an interactive map Time 2-4 hours depending on your rhythm and how often you stop. An easy, slow-paced walk on mostly flat, paved terrain. When Dan and I moved to London one of the biggest adjustments for us was navigating our new… Continue reading
Category: London
Columbia Road Flower Market – Intoxicating in all seasons
Practicality is not my middle name. I was named after two flowers – Rose Camelia, and I absolutely live up to my namesake. When I was a little girl my most treasured possession was The Garden Game, an English boardgame about flowers, composting, and plant harvesting. The Garden Game’s locust plagues, or other cruel Acts… Continue reading
Notting Hill – A Kaleidoscopic Gem in West London
There are some things – wonderful, beautiful, and sometimes quite obvious things – that in retrospect, seem so utterly unmissable that we begin to question whether we actually have any vision at all. This is exactly how I felt recently. After almost a year and a half living in London, I finally made the trek… Continue reading
Petersham Nurseries – A tranquil haven on the banks of the river Thames
Along the banks of the river Thames in southwest London lies a hidden garden oasis that feels as though it’s been lifted straight from the pages of an English fairy tale. Nestled amongst some of Richmond’s most beautiful historic houses Petersham Nurseries is a breath of fresh air in one of the world’s most bustling… Continue reading