Alice Through The Looking Glass

 

Located within the West End’s Victorian shopping street, Cecil Court, Alice Through The Looking Glass is a charming boutique inspired by Lewis Carroll’s fantastical 19th Century novel, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. From first edition copies of the beloved book, to beautiful cheshire cat notebooks and Charbonnel et Walker Mad Hatter-inspired top hat truffles, there are plenty of treasures to uncover – even Harely, a British Giant White Rabbit. 14 Cecil Ct, Covent Garden, WC2N 4HE, alicelooking.co.uk

Postcard Teas - interesting London Shops

 

When in doubt, gift someone a luxury box of tea – because who doesn’t love drinking tea? Make it even more special with a box set from Postcard Teas. Specialising in unique flavours of the well-loved beverage, the Mayfair store sells teas crafted from small farms worldwide, including Japan, Taiwan and Vietnam. 9 Dering St, Mayfair, W1S 1AG, postcardteas.com

ABELINI JEWELLERY - Hatton Garden - jewellery with peace of mind

British jewellery with peace of mind
Our beautiful jewellery can be delivered to your doorstep - free of cost. Simply order online. We use fully-insured shipment to deliver your order with peace of mind.

If, for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can send your order back, no quibble, for a full refund.

Your purchase at ABELINI is secured by the best security systems online. We ensure that every transaction made on our website is secure – we offer safe payment methods like PayPal, and keep your data secure.
Delivering top quality
All our diamond jewellery is made in a well-established workshop by our in-house craftsmen. Our workshops have the most up-to-date equipment and follow the most advanced processes to produce captivating pieces of jewellery.

Using CAD (Computer Aided Design) and CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture) technology enables us to design and make beautiful, high standard pieces of jewellery. We ensure the authenticity and quality of all our jewellery – each piece is reviewed before being shipped to the customer. https://www.abelini.com/
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Double awarding Beach at Brent Cross officially opens for the summer

A wealth of fun awaits young children at the Beach at Brent Cross

The award winning Beach at Brent Cross is back this summer for the ultimate city sea-side experience.

Young boy walks on water at the Beach at Brent Cross theme park

As London’s largest urban beach and theme park was officially launched on Thursday evening mermaids could be seen reclining on deckchairs and taking a rides on the carousel.

The car park opposite the shopping centre has been transformed and to make the experience bigger and better than last year more sand has been imported and the beach extended with 100 palm trees.

There are hours of fun for all ages - a giant paddling pool and plenty of rides will entertain younger visitors or they can build sand castles while the adults laze.

Bumper cars have been introduced this year with a return of the rollercoaster, water rapids, and old favourites like the waltzer, helter skelter and much more.

London's biggest urban sea-side park has opened in Brent Cross

Over the summer there will be hula hoop artists, stilt walkers and Punch and Judy shows.

For those wanting a little shade (one can dream of a hot, hot summer) the Beach Club has a fully functioning bar and a place to sit and eat fish and chips, burgers, and donuts.

There are icecream, pop corn and fruit cocktail stands dotted around the complex, plenty of reasons to make a day of it.

Earlier this year the organisers Mannings and Brent Cross won the Opal and Aurora Awards 2016 for background, implementation and delivery and also innovation and creativity of the beach project.

The Beach at Brent Cross is a short walk from the shopping centre which is celebrating its 40 anniversary this year.

The group has recently entered a partnership with Rays of Sunshine, a charity that grants wishes for seriously ill children.

Tom Nathan, general manager at Brent Cross said: “What better way to kick-start the summer than with a visit to the Brent Cross urban beach. Whether you visited last year or not, join us for the ultimate beach day out in London and help us celebrate a fantastic summer of sport.”

Open from July 1-September 4 Mon-Fri 12pm-10pm, Sat/Sun 11am-10pm.

Entry: £3. Rides are paid with tokens,£1.20 each or 10 for £10.

Cash only, credit card accepted for purchases £20 or above.

thebeachbrentcross.com

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Hamleys Offers - Large Unicorn Soft Toy at Hamleys!

Do you believe in pots of gold at the end of the rainbow, enchanted little people at the end of the garden, pink unicorns? No? Thats probably because youre too old and havent had a recent sprinkling of Hamleys magic. Children are the greatest believers in the world and its with their wonderful and unfaltering imaginations that we power everything we do at Hamleys - partly in the hope that it will keep us young! This adorable and absolutely fantastically awesome supersized unicorn is the stuff of dreams - or just your average Wednesday afternoon if youre a kid! The Large Unicorn Soft Toy is suitable for children aged 12 months and over.

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Chanel opens flagship store in London - World Interior Design Network: 

Chanel opens flagship store in London

Luxury fashion accessories brand Chanel has opened a new flagship store on New Bond Street, London, which is said to be the brand’s largest store."

Located in the former Nicole Farhi space on New Bond Street, the Chanel boutique is situated directly across from Louis Vuitton’s London flagship and next door to Dior.

Spanning 12,600 square foot over three floors, the store has been designed by New York-based architect Peter Marino and is adorned with artwork inspired by Coco Chanel’s life and the symbols of the brand.

Creating a homely feel, each section of the store is divided into separate rooms, featuring coffee tables adorned with Chanel books, fireplaces, plush carpets and unique décor. Carrying the brand’s full range of clothing, make up and accessories, it features handbag bar on the ground floor with ready-to-wear and footwear on the first floor. Features unique to the store include dedicated walls for scarves, belts and ties, with a particular focus on accessories.

Adding beauty as well as sophistication, the store features a central atrium, which is dominated by a giant, twisting pearl necklace sculpture made entirely from hand-blown Venetian glass by the French artist Jean-Michel Othoniel. The sculpture appears to be suspended from the ceiling, rising from the ground to the top of the third floor. The piece is flanked by the boutique’s gravity-defying staircases, which appear to float due to no visible underlying support.

Its marble staircase featuring handmade matte bronze railings, walls covered with tactile tweed and bouclé fabrics accentuate the look and feel of the place. The glass and mirrored walls of the store feature gold ribbon encased within. The curtains have hand-stitched pearls while the chandeliers feature real crystals. Each piece of furniture has been specially made for the store, while each piece of artwork was commissioned by Marino.

Adorned with works by artists including Donald Baechler, Idris Khan, Liza Lou and the brand’s head designer and creative director Karl Lagerfeld, the store creates an inviting atmosphere for the shoppers

Love Toys Love HoneyJam

London's magical and inspirational toy shop.

Founded and created by two life long friends, Jasmine Guinness and Honey Bowdrey, HONEYJAM was launched in September 2006, and proved an instant success.

 Honeyjam is inspired by our own childhood memories, we remember toyshops crammed to bursting  with the most marvelous & desirable things - toys hung from the ceilings and tables laden with  pocket money treats. Here at HONEYJAM we have all this and much more!

 Our toys are a glorious blend of traditional and modern, the silly and the educational.  We always try to mix fun with practicality. We stock many Fair Trade, eco-friendly and sustainable toys and the very best in books and clothing.

  Shortly, you will be able to have our best selling mix and match party bags delivered directly to your door, making your Children's Party so much easier and the talk of the playground!

Throughout, we cater for all tastes and budgets. 

 This website aims to bring a small selection of our toys for you to view and buy from your home. We hope you enjoy our website and look forward to expanding it in 2011.

 So bring your pirates, princesses, cowboys, ballerinas, knights and fairies to HONEYJAM or have a browse online. We do our best to have something for everyone!

 Our flagship store was located at 267 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LR .

FROM FEB 2011 WE CAN  BE FOUND AT :

2 BLENHEIM CRESCENT, LONDON, W11 1NN

http://www.honeyjam.co.uk/

Well Deserved 5 Stars

London Shopping What's New at Harvey Nichols

			CHRISTMAS HAMPERS We have scoured the globe to source the finest, most delectable delicacies for our 2012 hamper collection. Full of festive foodie favourites and sparkling Champagnes, Harvey Nichols hampers are the ultimate gift. With prices from £37.50 to £1,500 there is something for everyone. CHRISTMAS IS SORTED

	HALLOWEEN HORRORS Celebrate the spooky season with some nice and naughty treats, they're not for the faint hearted! We dare you to try a giant ant or toasted scorpion from Edible, or if you can't stomach that why not create some scary concoctions with our Trick or Treat cupcake kit? TRICK OR TREAT		LOVOKA This ultra-premium, triple distilled vodka based liqueur from the award-winning South African company Lovoka has finally arrived in the UK. Lovoka comes in two sophisticated flavours; decadently indulgent caramel or smooth luxurious chocolate. Unlike other cream based liqueurs Lovoka is completely lactose and dairy free! LOVE VODKA		GET THE PARTY STARTED Impress your friends by conjuring up cocktails like a pro with this gift set which includes shaker, jigger and strainer. The set also includes two bottles of Harvey Nichols spirits to help on your way to becoming a master mixologist. SHAKE IT UP

	INTRODUCING ZEO Be the first to try brand new non-alcoholic drink ZEO. With a unique and intricate flavor, ZEO is made from a blend of wild berries, fresh herbs, fine grain extracts and spices from all over the world. It's a fun alternative to ubiquitous fizzy drinks and at just 38 calories per bottle this sophisticated taste sensation is the perfect health-conscious choice. BEYOND ALCOHOL		HOXTON STREET MONSTER SUPPLIES Hoxton Street Monster Supplies have arrived at Harvey Nichols just in time for Halloween! Stock up on all manner of gruesome goodies, from delectable Thickest Human Snot to Impacted Ear Wax. The Hoxton Street Monster Supplies is run by the Ministry of Stories, a charity that promotes and encourages reading and creative writing amongst young people in East London. HEEBIE-JEEBIES		TEQUILA TASTING Brand new premium tequila, AquaRiva, has just arrived at Harvey Nichols. AquaRiva has been delicately handcrafted from the best eight year old blue agaves and volcanic spring water from Mexico. In London on Saturday 27 October? If so join Cleo Rocos, President of The Tequila Society and TV Celebrity, at Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge Wine Shop between 11am and 2pm, for a tasting of this wonderfully smooth tequila. TEQUILA TEQUILA

	HELLO HOTCAN Say goodbye to the mundane lunchtime sandwich and say hello to a whole new concept in fast food! HotCan is a self-heating meal, no microwave necessary. Choose from four tempting dishes, including a hearty rice pudding, ideal for chilly autumnal nights. HOT STUFF

	NYETIMBER DEMI-SEC NV Nyetimber have produced England's very first demi-sec sparkling wine exclusively for Harvey Nichols. Created entirely from grapes grown in Nyetimber's East Sussex estate, this demi-sec was designed to complement a wide range of desserts, from classic pastries to panettone. ENGLAND'S FINEST