Erik, the entertainer!

Apart from being accepted and now studying Medicine at Imperial College, which is ranked top ten of world's best universities, (after already finishing a 3 year degree in Biochemistry and Forensic Science), my little brother is also somewhat of a musical genius, playing both the guitar and the piano. Here's a clip of him playing at my Mum's house last week - totally unaware of me filming.

As Sean is totally in awe of him, I'm hoping he will follow in his uncle's footsteps! No pressure there my son! LOL!

A snippet of our Sweden trip

Apple geeks :-)

Hello from Sweden!

Fave Whitney tune

This is how I would like to remember her

My favourite Whitney Houston song of all times is undoubtedly this! I remember being a young girl dancing and singing this at the top of my lungs in front of the mirror, pretending the song was about my big crush at school (“How Will I Know if He Really Loves Me?!).  Even now at this age, I can't sit still when I hear it! LOL :-)

Sunny Sunday @ Stoke Park

Cool l'il dude in the Winter sunshine, very excited to be going swimming with Daddy at our country club!

Delicious lunch was served  - always top class at Stoke Park! (veal in this case)

Today Sean first enjoyed splash time in the pool, followed by chicken nuggets for lunch, and then a session in the outdoor playground.

Sean stopped his midday nap quite a while back, but he was obviously a little tired after all the activities, and had a doze on the way home!

Our week so far, in pictures

 On Monday morning Sean and I headed off to meet my brother for breakfast in Spitalfields Market

 Sean was in a jolly mood and showed off some of his dance moves as we strolled on the streets of East London

After breakfast we went back to Erik's flat where Sean was keen to try his uncle's new guitar

We also met up with Andrea and her son Harry at the leisure centre in Swiss cottage

We intended to go to their soft play area with the boys but couldn't get in as it was full of kiddies on half term

Instead we took them to a outdoor playground, just outside the leisure centre

We then walked to the O2 centre on Finchely Road were we had lunch and walked around the mall (read; hand in hand! lol)

  Adozen long stem red roses on Valentine's day

One afternoon I met up with Anna at the Arch Hotel...

..were we had a traditional Champagne Afternoon Tea

...and shared lot's of laughters, cakes, sandwiches and way too much bubbly! :-)

Happy Valentine's

To my joy, my husband, my eternal Valentine that is, is working from home today ♥

Here are some words of wisdom that I came across the other day - real food for thought, on a day  like today:

The first to apologise is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. The first to move forward is the happiest. Be brave. Be strong. Be happy.

Happy Valentine's Day! 

Bear's bday lunch at Signor Sassi

On Thursday Bear took the day off work as it was his birthday (he always does!), and together with Sean we went to Signor Sassi in Knightsbridge

We had a table booked for 2pm to avoid the main lunch rush, to get better service and to try and avoid people getting annoyed with the fact that you are bringing a toddler to a high-end restaurant

The timing was perfect with most people leaving as we arrived.  The food was really superb, and the waiters were really attentive and child friendly

I don't usually eat dessert, but treated myself to a Tiramisu, which I didn't regret - it turned out to be the best one I've ever tasted!

After two courses, a bottle of Champagne, coffee, cognac and an expanded waistline. we decided to walk back home

We chose to go through Hyde Park (and walk past One Hyde Park to check out the most expensive property in the world!) 

The Serpentine Lake wasn't frozen despite it being so cold (freezing temperatures which is pretty rare in London), but it looked so beautiful and serene with the mist above it

We also saw a few squirrels along the way although Sean wasn't too keen as they come up real close and are completely unafraid

Lusting

Leopard Skull silk-chiffon scarf

Skull charm watersnake wrap bracelet

These two accessories by Alexander McQueen are high on my wish list at the moment!

Dinner party

Andrea and David have become really good friends of ours since meeting them in the Maldives last year. These (delayed) pics are from when we were invited to a dinner party at theirs.

And later today, incidentally, we are going there again, as they have organised a birthday party for their son Harry who just turned 2.