On Saturday we were up at 5.30 in the morning.
Dawn is a spectacular sight. Just before leaving, the sun was only just beginning to rise, there was a low mist floating above the field and all that could be heard were the birds singing. My thought at that moment was: "What a wonderful start to my day..."
As we drove out of our quiet little country lane more stunning views were awaiting on the way. The pictures above were taken just before reaching Stonehenge on the Salisbury Plains.
Our destination: LONDON!
I won tickets to the Mind, Body and Soul Experience at Olympia in London and was looking forward to going. Miss P was very keen to go to London too but for other reasons, to visit the Sylvanian Shop.
We arrived not long after the doors opened.
Once inside, we walked around all the various stalls, some more interesting to me than others. Things like: Healing, aromatherapy, aura soma, crystals, superfoods (wheatgrass), yoga, meditating were very interesting.
You all know that I love vintage things but may not know that my other passion is to do with complimentary therapies, healthy and holistic living, etc... I am qualified (IFA) in Aromatherapy, Swedish Body Massage and Champissage Head Massage. I trained and qualified in Kent in 1999/2000.
This picture doesn't do the stall much justice, I was so engrossed watching the demonstration of this fantastic machine that I forgot to take a photograph at that time. Most of the time the stall was packed with people watching the many uses of the Vita-mix.
Salt lamps
The lady on this stall was very nice and helpful, I had quite a long chat with her. Colour therapy is something that interests me but have not read much about yet.
After leaving the show we took the tube to Arsenal, home of the Arsenal football ground and home to...
....the Sylvanian Families shop!
If you have children who are in to the Sylvanians, then they will love this shop. Although it is quite small, they have several displays which Miss P and I loved.
Just a few yards away, is Cafe Vintage where we had a late lunch. We also needed to rest our weary legs and get out of the heat for a bit. It was unbelievably hot for this time of the year.
Not only can you eat and drink there but you can also buy vintage clothes and homewares.
What a great combination!
Not only can you eat and drink there but you can also buy vintage clothes and homewares.
What a great combination!
We had a lovely day and on our way back home were treated to a spectacular sunset.
Miss P recently won a year's membership at a golf club (25 minutes away from home) after obtaining the highest score at a fete about a month ago. Yesterday she had her first golf lesson and really enjoyed it!
Have a great week!
A bientôt!
Isabelle X
