SATURDAY IN BRICK LANE + A CAT CAFÉ*

SATURDAY IN BRICK LANE + A CAT CAFÉ

*Technically, they specify that they are not a cat café, but it’s hard to describe the place without calling it that… This past weekend, Richard and I decided that we just had to get out and do something. Too often when we have a day together, we waste it by relaxing around the flat all … Read more

VISITING CAMDEN MARKET, LONDON

VISITING CAMDEN MARKET, LONDON

The other day, I happened to be near Camden Market for work and thought I would wander the shops for a while. If you live in London, then you’ll already be quite familiar with Camden Market, but for those who haven’t been, let me explain. Camden Market used to be this hub of alternative fashion, music, etc. The … Read more

CONVENT GARDEN ANTIQUES MARKET

CONVENT GARDEN ANTIQUES MARKET

Covent Garden is known for being a part of London full of designer shops, and fancy restaurants. Wander around this area and it’s all Chanel, Burberry, and Louis Vuitton as far as the eye can see. But, if you visit on a Monday, you’ll find something quite different from the usual finery. Every Monday the … Read more

INSPIRATION: RUGS IN THE KITCHEN

bright vintage rug in a white kitchen via Jacquelyn Clark While the kitchen progress is ticking along slowly, I can’t help but look ahead and think about accessories. All the white cabinets and pale walls have me craving warmth and texture. I’m thinking of a funky wood clock, a patterned faux Roman blind, and a vintage rug! Okay, … Read more

CLEANING TARNISHED SILVERWARE WITH BAKING SODA

Cleaning silverware with baking soda | Hello Victoria As I mentioned before, Richard and I collect antique or vintage silverware, instead of getting a proper set. We love the idea of using these pieces that often get relegated to a “fancy cutlery” drawer, in our day-to-day use. But there’s a reason that people avoid silver cutlery in favor … Read more

MODERN ROSEWOOD MEDIA CABINET (AND OTHER LIVING ROOM UPDATES)

Modern rosewood media cabinet from Swoon Editions | Hello Victoria We finally got some new furniture for our flat! Isn’t she beautiful? Before moving to England, I googled some alternatives to IKEA for finding affordable furniture. As much as I love IKEA, it tends to have a “look” to it, don’t you think? Maybe that’s just me … Read more

SHOPPING THE SUNBURY ANTIQUES MARKET

Shopping the Sunbury Antiques Market | Hello Victoria One of the things that Richard and I looked forward to doing after coming back from Greece (while we still were on holiday), was to visit the Sunbury Antiques Market. It’s a twice-weekly market located at the Kempton Park Racecourse and features over 700 vendors both inside and outside. We’re … Read more