A day or two in Margate

August 10, 2017

On our way to a wedding in the UK, Pelle and I spent a day and a night in Margate. I highly recommend it. It's a sea town in Kent getting on the hype for all Londoners wishing to escape the buzz of the city. And have some fresh sea air over the day. Or two.Plus, if you have kids, there is a great theme park called Dreamland. Brought to life again a couple of years ago in a great 50s style. You have a Helter Skelter and a roller disco room. What's not too love? We didn't do it because we were sans children but it's surely a place they would love!If it's a nice day, this town has great beaches. And if not, it has great shops including antiques and vintage stores you will love. Oh, and also lovely restaurants:

oh London, I love you so - week-end with my daughter

June 10, 2017

The title might be misleading. I had planned this post long before the attacks in London. Long before the elections. But the title is still valid! Even more so after those events. Solidarity.We love London. All of us do. We have been several times with the kids. And we are lucky enough to have friends who live there. Pelle got us a trip to London as a birthday present and I thought I would share a a few pictures of the things we have done there:We spent an entire day in Kew gardens. I love it there. It might be a little bit far but it's so worth it. I hadn't been for 7 years. But it was worth the wait. It's especially nice in the spring of course.All the flowers and the hive reproduction was really cool. Also there is a tree top trail that is really nice. A bit too short in our views but still worth it. But one of the thing I liked best in Kew is the green houses. So moody and beautiful. I love it!I also liked the smaller greenhouse with the waterliliesIt's such a beautiful space!The day after we went to the Tate modern. We met the beautiful Siobhan there, she is a great photographer (check her out). And we saw the Giacometti exhibition. I recommend both the place and the latter. Thanks to some great IG advice, we took a boat to the Tate britain and saw the really cool installation from Cerith Wyn Evans:I then took Lily to Liberty to have tea there because they have great teas. And the best scones too!I took her to one of my favourite dim sum restaurant that day and it was happiness for both of us!The third day we spent in Walthamstow with our friends and went to the William Morris Gallery which I also recommend! Very good with children.And lastly, before heading to the airport, we hung around St Pancras station, close to Saint Martins art school: Granary square. You have a cool fountain, especially good when it's hot! There was also a free Magnum exhibition in the tube station. All worth it!Overall, what do we think about the week-end in London?Any more tips? I'm happy to oblige, let me know!

The Nordic Bakery London

July 2, 2015

A scandinavian feel everywhere: The Nordic bakery in London

I’ll be moving to Stockholm in a bit more than a year and as I have shared feelings about it, I have to seek all the positive aspects about up North! Scandinavia has exported its best and when one mixes two things I love (cafes and London), it can only be one thing: winner!I love strolling around London. This city has the most amazing cafes, restaurants and as

Penelope Bagieu,

famous French cartoonist puts it: “London tickles your graphic nerve every 10 meters”.Let me take you to the

Nordic Bakery

on Cavendish square:

Simple decoration as you would expect and a lot of woods. It’s nice and quiet

This place is ideal for a quick lunch or a Fika (tea time please). You will find rye bread sandwiches, salads and amazing cinnamon filled pastries. Decent coffees and tea also.