Pub lunch & house viewing

Popped out locally to grab a bite to eat before viewing a town house for sale here in Marylebone, that has a self contained flat in the basement, with its own entrance (ideal for my Mum in other words! 😊)

Cecconi's

Andrea and I had a girly afternoon yesterday with shopping and giggles around Bond Street, then a celebratory lunch in one of our favourite Mayfair hang out spots, Cecconi's,

Sunday in Dalston

On Sunday we drove to the impossibly hip and up and coming area of Dalston/Hackney, where my brother resides these days.
We had lunch at a place which is only accessible from the Regent's Canal towpath, and where ducks, passing cyclists and dog-walkers are excellent entertainment (especially as one guy and his Boris bike had an accident which resulted in him falling in the water right next to us!)  
After lunch we strolled over to the Swedish bakery Fabrique for coffee with delicious cinnamon and cardamon buns. Us Swedes really do seem to get everywhere, LOL!

Grandpa Laurie visiting

This weekend we had the pleasure of a visit from Bear's Dad, (and Sean's Grandpa) - Laurie. Sean refers to him as 'The giant' as he is 198cm(!) tall and just loved spening time with his farfar :-) 

We spent the weekend eating out at various restaurants such as Ishtar and Summerhouse  and after a traditional Swedish breakfast that I prepared at home. Bear also took his Dad and Sean for a lovely al freso lunch on the lawn at Stoke Park.

It was lovely for us to have the three generations together and we agreed that we must do it more often.. 

Oh, and here is my favourite pic that was simply too good to shrink for the collage:

Father and son, with the envious genes..
Pretty unbelievable to think that these two handsome men are 48 and 73 years old! Now that, you wouldn't have guessed, right?! 

Raise a glass to toast the new royal arrival!

Sent from my iPhone 

Pepperoni pizza & Pinot Grigio

Mummy - I'm not sure I like spicy pepperoni!

Friday night at Sandy's- weekend pizza and Pinot Grigio Blush in the evening sunshine - bliss..!

British Summer Time

Friday @ the BST, Hyde Park 

Snaps from Mum's last days

Monday morning

School drop off followed by breakfast at a Marble Arch cafe that serves a full English for as little as £3.80!

H.A.P.P.Y

Mum arrived on Tuesday, and she appeared to have brought Summer with her to London :-) What a privilege to be alive and healthy, have the sun's warmth on my skin, and my loved ones around me!! Here are some pics from the last few days:

This fab tune is on repeat in our household, and really explains how I feel at the moment!

Sunday barbecue

What better way to spend the hottest day of the year eating, drinking wine and chatting away with good friends in their beautifully manicured garden, whilst watching the kids play? 

London Pride 2013

As we do every year, we joined the carnival atmosphere at the Pride march through central London. A lively colourful, noisy affair in the sunshine was enjoyed by all, and we were able to show our support for equality. Afterwards we grabbed some lunch at the very busy; St. Christopher's Place - the perfect people watching spot

Supper @ SJW

Enjoying an early Friday supper with my boys, in the upmarket neighbourhood St Johns Wood.

Midweek munchies

Bear knocked off work early today, and we all met at one of our favourite watering holes, the Grazing Goat in Portman Village. 

Fortunately we were blessed with sunshine, so were able to enjoy fresh calamari washed down with ice cold wine and espresso martini