Yes, you read that correctly – I’m moving! No, I’m not leaving London. I couldn’t imagine it! After 3.5 years in my current flat, it was time for a change – and more space. Read on – we have so much to catch up on :).
LONDON, NIGHTLIFE, RESTAURANTS
New On My London Guide: Japanese Pancakes, A Delightful Bakery, A Gourmet Sunday Roast & More!
If you haven’t seen it already, I keep a London Guide on my blog. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, my guide is packed with my recommendations for restaurants, bars and things to do by neighborhood.
This month, I’ve added a fantastic Japanese pancake place, a delightful bakery, a restaurant for a gourmet Sunday Roast, the perfect tapas spot, and a hidden cocktail den.
What’s the famous line about not knowing what you’ve got until it’s gone? Well, as an expat living abroad in London, you don’t realize all of the random things you love until they’re no longer available for purchase in your country. For example, when your favorite eye cream is not for sale in the UK and the prospect of buying it comes with a $30 shipping fee. Or, when UK/EU laws for skincare mean they cannot sell a specific formulation of a coveted serum – but they will in the U.S.!? Or, how about that cheap but oh-so-lovely eye pencil that you just cannot find a replacement for in the UK? I could go on – and I’m sure every expat can relate, whether it’s makeup, skincare, food or others.
Inspired by what I cannot have in the UK, here are four of my U.S. favorites for skincare and makeup that I just cannot live without and had to purchase while stateside for the Christmas holiday.
Does anyone else ever experience ‘a perfect storm’ leading into Christmas? As in, a million things to do at work, packing to travel for the holiday and purchasing those all-important last-minute gifts. No matter how organized I try to be, it hits me every year! Then, add in the fact that I have a birthday the week before Christmas on December 17. Despite all the craziness, here’s a few recent highlights to share – a festive stroll through Marylebone and how I celebrated my birthday!
