Gilchrist & Soames Spa Therapy

I think I talked about this when we first went, but I've been thinking about it again: the toiletries at the first hotel the first time we went to England were from the Spa Therapy line by Gilchrist & Soames.  We stayed at the Sofitel Heathrow, and every time I catch a whiff of one of the Spa Therapy items it takes me back!

Shop Londons

Our Christmas ended up being thrown off a bit by our trip to Florida, so many of our gifts arrived into the new year.  One of my orders was from Shop Londons - a great resource for perfumes, soaps, etc., from London.  I needed new perfume, and I love Penhaligon's.  Their scents are complex but subtle.  Malabah has become my signature scent, but I also ordered a sample library to try out some of their new scents.  And I got this great detangling comb handmade by Kent.

Cath Kidston

I just love Cath Kidston.  When we were at Heathrow about to come home from England this summer I spent my last 5 pounds on a little zipper pouch made from this cute "London Scene" fabric.  These new totes are adorable and practical (just not affordable...).

The National Gallery, London

One of the great, free museums of London is the National Gallery.  It's right in the heart of things at Trafalgar Square.  We enjoyed spending time there.  I liked this very large painting of Whistlejacket, the racehorse, by George Stubbs.  As a splurge, I bought this watch featuring a still life by Ambrosius Bosschaert.  I love it.