For the second time in 3 weeks I made the journey up to London and just beyond, back to my old stamping ground, the second time with Lily in tow.
My best friend is getting married in a couple of weeks and I am maid (or should that be matron) of honour and the girls are bridesmaids.
There has been lots of tweaking and measuring of the dresses, things sent backwards and forwards in the mail post alteration – very exciting indeed. We are all going to look like princesses, the dresses are exquisite.
After the hustle and bustle of the smoke (Paddington looking deceptively quiet up there in that pic), gorging on Krispy Kreme donuts (Lily made me buy a 12 pack), Chinese food, pizza and copious amounts of wine, it’s time to get with the program!
On a more chilled note……….the weather around here has been gorgeous. OK, we’ve had a bit of rain but on the whole we have definitely turned the corner. Everything looks so lush and beautiful. The leaves are the most vivid lime green, flowers are everywhere. My morning dog walk has been a delight lately, under the trees it’s so warm,damp and bursting with life, almost tropical.
a nice diversion from the election ;)
Have a great weekend !
enjoy the wedding prep frenzy!
your flowers are gorgeous!
Posted by: melissa | May 07, 2010 at 22:45
Oooh, Paddington! I can't imagine being a bridesmaid, let alone being a bridesmaid with my daughters - a tricky one that one :) Sounds like it'll be a wonderful occasion. Where was your old stomping ground? Mine was north London, where I grew up. Sooooo glad I haven't lived there for the last 27 years - not the sort of place to see sights like those in your lovely photos!!! x
Posted by: stephie @ narrative self | May 07, 2010 at 17:10
It sounds like you've been very busy - but how exciting!!
Thanks for popping by my blog and leaving a comment x
Posted by: Amanda | May 07, 2010 at 14:55