Mulberry For Fall

 When I was in London last Spring, I shopped at Harrods for what's new in Fashion and accessories. One of my favourite brands there is the British brand Mulberry. The sales associate was very helpful and patient to help me choose the best bag between the Alexa and the Cara bags. I already have the Alexa bag which is one of my favourite  and functional bags. This time, I chose the Cara bag in burgundy. One of their newer bag is the Cara bag designed by British supermodel Cara Delevingne. As I get older, I tend to buy high quality and well designed leather classic bags with no logos which the Mulberry brand expertly represents. Their bags are still proudly Made in England. I am very happy with my purchase of the all leather Cara bag. I can use the bag any season from Spring to Fall. It is also very spacious and light to carry especially when travelling.

I purchased the burgundy Cara bag on the left which can be transitioned into Fall. It is very classic, no logos, light to carry and proudly Made In England. 

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Harrods Pop-Up Windows

 A trip to London will not be complete without a visit to Harrods in Knightsbridge. Harrods is one of my favourite department stores in the World. One of the best in the world is their Harrods Windows. To celebrate the Chelsea Flower Show, Harrods displayed on their windows  pop-up flowers representing the several luxury perfumes. As my friend Paul and I walked passed by each window, he pointed out to me that there were perfume scents coming out from the windows. Yes, it was so fragrant as you walked by but it was not a strong scent but a subtle fragrant smell from each of the perfumes. It was truly clever for Harrods to do that. Only they know how they did that effect. I also shared some of their side store windows here which are all so floral and elegant. Everything in Harrods is truly special and extravagant. Enjoy here their spectacular window displays. 

 My favourite Prada Iris perfume was represented here at Harrods.

 

 

 

 

 Their side windows showed extravagant and elegant floral displays.

 

 

 

Harrods Pop-up Flowers at the Chelsea Flower Show.

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Shopping In London: Harrods

Harrods Cookies Tin.

A visit to London will not be complete without visiting Harrods Department Store in Knightsbridge. Harrods is just a heaven place to visit with its many different Departments including the famous Food Hall, the Luxury Fashion Department, the Shoes Department and its numerous Harrods Restaurants in the store. Don't miss eating at Harrods. Their restaurants like Laduree, the Terrace and the Food Hall are a gastronomic delight. I featured the Harrods Restaurants in my previous blog post, London Part II: EAT!   Harrods also participated during The Queen's Diamond Jubilee. My previous blog post, Harrods Diamond Jubilee Treats  will give you ideas on what to expect in the Harrods Food Hall. I love Harrods. Every time I visit there, I get disoriented  because of its many departments in many floors and get excited like a child! Of course it is expensive, not doubt about it. But it is fun to explore it and discover so many of its products and food on offer. Harrods is both a shopping and food adventure.

The famous Harrods Bears.

Life size Harrods Bears.

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Harrods Diamond Jubilee Treats

Fiona Cairns Jubilee cakes at Harrods Food Hall.

The Diamond Jubilee last weekend had numerous street parties all around the United Kingdom. One of the main street parties was at Piccadilly in London attended by both Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. Here at Harrods Food Hall are some of the treats especially made for the Jubilee Celebration. These  cakes, cupcakes, gingerbread cookies baked by Fiona Cairns especially for the The Queen's Jubilee celebration. Fiona Cairns also prepared the Wedding Cake of Prince William and Catherine Middleton for their wedding last year. The United Kingdom had a great and fun Diamond Jubilee celebration, not only pomp and pageantry but also lots of delicious English food, scones with cream and jams, sweet treats, some champagne and of course the English tea to keep warm in the rain. Here are my photographs at Harrods Food Hall which is only a small part of the many sections in this world renowned British Department Store.  I hope you are still celebrating the Diamond Jubilee!

Fiona Cairns Vanilla Sponge Cake decorated with frosted icing of the Union Jack flag and the crown.

For the street party, some frosted icing cupcakes designed with Union Jack  or flowers in red,white and blue, cookies and gingerbreads.

Delicious cupcakes in festive colours...yummy!

Which desserts to choose? 
In spirit of the Diamond Jubilee,  I will try the Mille feuille with red, white and blue icing top or the cakes with the strawberry on top.

Some donuts...
Some donuts with the Union Jack on top.
Some donuts with melted chocolate on top.
Some donuts that are sugar coated.
So tempting...

Some donuts, pastries, fresh croissants and some cookies..all for the Street party to celebrate the Queen's glorious 60 years of reign.

Harrods jams in different flavours for the scones and Harrods offering of different flavours of tea.

Come to Harrods Tea Room to celebrate with all of these treats.

As The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebration ends today, June 5th, celebrate with a sweet treat and afternoon tea.

I wish you all a great week ahead!

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Weekend In London Part II: EAT!

This is the second post that I am presenting to you about Places to Eat in major cities that I have visited. My first post which was very well received was the  Weekend In New York Part II: EAT!  I love food and eating out in restaurants. I enjoy the taste, the colour, the texture of food and the ambiance of the place.  I am presenting here my own TOP 5  eating places that I visited in London.  Believe me, it was not easy to choose the Top 5 but here they are.  I hope you will enjoy them too.



TOP 5  London: Places to EAT.


1. Harrods

 Fish & Chips at the Terrace Bar.

When I arrived in London, of  course I was longing to eat some English food. The most classic of all English Food is Fish & Chips. This Fish & Chips at Harrods Terrace Bar on the Fourth Floor is to die for!  First of all they offer many different kinds of bread that you can choose from. I chose the Olive Bread which I already ate hence it is not part of this picture. Then I also tried the Walnut and raisin bread roll which is in this picture. English butter here is soo creamy. I love it already. Then the Fish is so white and creamy too that it melts in your mouth. The Fish batter is not greasy at all. Then the chips! Crispy and fat chips. Why can't they make chips like that here in North America? The green stuff is  Green Peas mash which is also delicious- believe it or not!  The whole meal  is very filling and delicious! I loved it! Service in the restaurant is impeccable too as expected at Harrods! 
Beside the Terrace Bar in the Fourth Floor is the Georgian Restaurant which is Harrods more formal restaurant. They offer A la carte menu too but if you are looking for  Buffet around London, this is one of the best places for Buffet if you would like to spend  around forty pounds per person.

Organic Ham with tomato and lettuce on Baguette from the Harrods Food Hall. When I was  too tired to eat out,  I purchased this baguette from Harrods Food Hall. These are freshly made sandwiches which are so popular especially after 5pm, as they are sold for half price. I only paid for 4.75 pounds for this sandwich. It is for take out and I ate it in my hotel room. I have to admit that this taste better than the baguettes in Paris!  Usually the baguettes in Paris are quite hard to bite and chew. This one I actually ate the whole thing.The dough on the baguette is so soft and quite crispy plus the Organic ham has a salty taste too which I like. Again this is another filling and delicious dinner meal for me.

My Dessert of Dark Chocolate and Walnuts cake, all from Harrods Food Hall.

Other restaurant that I tried at Harrods is Laduree, famous for their Parisian macarons. Laduree has a la carte menu too. Unfortunately, they do not allow pictures to be taken in the cafe. But Laduree is one of my favourite places to eat whether in Paris, London or New York City.

Harrods Tea Room. Click Harrods for more information on their restaurants in the store.

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Postcards from Mulberry

Here are some postcards given to me by  Mulberry  London at Harrods during my visit there last week. Mulberry is now one of my favourite fashion brands.  I love their leather shoulder bags especially in the Spring pastel colours. I purchased their Oversized Alexa bag which I used all over London and for my travel back to Toronto. It is spacious, functional as the two side straps actually has a hidden snaps and fulfilled my new mantra of discreet luxury. These postcards presented the Mulberry Spring/Summer 2012 print campaign. So beautifully styled and photographed in pastel coloured clothes, shoes, bags with ice cream and pastel coloured candies  in Brighton Pier, England.

Travel Day bags.

Postcard holder designed like an ice cream wafer cone.

Alexa Bags.

Bayswater bags.

Cookie Bayswater Bags.

Mulberry Postcards.

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Harrods Christmas at Heathrow Terminal 5

A few months ago, in October,  we stopped over at Heathrow Airport-Terminal 5,  on our way to a vacation in the South of France.  Heathrow Airport is one my favourite airports in Europe besides Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The brand new Terminal 5 is the main hub of the British Airways.  I enjoy Heathrow Airport even though it is the busiest airport in Europe. It is entertaining, very efficient, service is very helpful and friendly.  Terminal 5 has a large Duty Free shop with separate Champagne and Wine Bars, there is a Harrods Department store, Prada, Mulberry, Gucci, Reiss, HMV and other beautiful shops for the travellers shopping convenience.  The current strike at the airport did not cause any delays. As of press time, operations at Heathrow Airport are back to normal.

Presenting  the Harrods Food Hall  Christmas Shop at Terminal 5.

Special Harrods Christmas Bears.

Harrods Bear toy surrounded by Santa Chocolates and Harrods Christmas Cookies Red Tin.

Harrods Hello Kitty Christmas decorations. There is  Harrods Christmas Bear for Baby bib. Also matching  Harrods Christmas Bear Aprons for the adults.

The famous Harrods Cookies in their Christmas tins of Green and Gold. The tins design show the main Harrods Knightsbridge store in Brompton Rd,  in the Borough of  Kensington & Chelsea, London.  

Harrods cookies in the Green and Gold tins. These are perfect  Christmas gifts for your Party Host, Friends and Family. I suggest to create a Hamper filled with Harrods cookies, tea, coffee, chocolates and  add a Harrods Teddy Bear.  The Harrods Shortbread cookies and the Chocolate Chunk & Pecan cookies are delicious!  The Hamper with all of these Harrods goodies would be a special Christmas gift!  What do you think?

Harrods Food Hall is one of the best in the world!  When in London, it is best to visit the Main Harrods Knightsbridge store to see all of their various Departments and goodies. But if only a  stop over in Terminal 5 in Heathrow Airport is possible, try to drop by at the Harrods Department Store and the mini Food Hall for a  shopping stop over to discover their wonderful goodies!

For On-line shopping: www.harrods.com

International Delivery available.

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