I haven't posted for a while on account of a lot of work and a lot of not being at home! Last month I head to London for a few days filled mostly with museums and cakes. 

Whilst having a stroll around the centre our path was suddenly overrun with horses heading to the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony in honour of the Queen's birthday. Whilst it's not something I'd take time out to see it was a nice surprise all the same. Also spotted Princes Harry and William and Kate filing past in the car.

A little photo from the V&A Museum glass displays.

The Lily Vanilli Bakery! I've admired designer turned baker Lily Vanilli for so long now that I was worried her bakery in London's Columbia Road may not live up to my expectations but boy did it! It has become my firm favourite of all the London bakeries I've visited over the years. It's only open on Sundays so if you're around that way I highly recommend popping in for some baked goods and amazing coffee.

A small find on Columbia Road to add to my teacup collection.

Brunch - what weekends are for!

Fresh fruit tart.

And lastly a few summer eats...

Although being stuck in the studio most of the week while the nice weather continued outside I did have a nice break out for a free Mr Whippy courtesy of fellow tenant of The Sharp Project.

A day off meant a trip to Crosby and Southport! Antony Gormley's 'Another Place' is one of the only sculpture projects that has ever appealed to me. I've been and photographed it countless times.

Hesketh Park in Southport

This Wednesday was my birthday and I was treated to lunch at Jamies Italian Manchester. Had the very Spring-like Pea & Mint Ravioli!

I took full advantage of the bank holiday last week and headed for Little Moreton Hall, an amazingly preserved Tudor building in Congleton.

The timber framed structure was built over 500 years ago, but is still going strong (albeit quite wonky!) I'm a bit of a National Trust obsessive so I've been to a lot, but this is by far one of the most stunning ones. As always for the National Trust, the restaurant was delicious and the guided tour fascinating. I highly recommend taking a trip there if you're interested in history, or just nice buildings in general!

I went for the Afternoon Tea with Carrot Cake :D

Reproduction of a traditional Tudor boardgame.

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Would you believe this is what the weather was like just 2 weeks ago? I took full advantage and headed for the seaside. Wales to be precise!

 

 

 

There was also an amazing exhibition displayed across some hoardings outside Amsterdam station. This was one of my favourites, some kind of folded paper affair that makes me want to have a go!