The Savoy

I had not managed to visit The Savoy since the completion of a recent mega million pound refurb. Finally, on Friday, after pre-booking back in November, I went for afternoon tea. This was an indulgent and superb birthday present from my husband's parents! The Beaufort Bar was indeed my favourite area. All art deco and dramatic gold and black. Look out for all the gold leaf...shall be going there again!

Spectacular flooring.



The Thames Foyer - Afternoon Tea is served here

Nice plates (the cakes were yummy too!)



I had to capture the carpet...

The gold leaf might be eye catching but just look at the carpet!....I seem to be quite taken by flooring at the moment.

For Sale: 70 metre Luxury Yacht

Happy New Year!

In case anyone had any spare cash remaining after Christmas or simply fancied treating themselves to a belated Christmas gift.....or perhaps you just have some cash to splash and no ideas what to splash on......




Numptia

Numptia - A Super Yacht. Custom Made. Opulent, decadent, indulgent, excessive, crass? You decide.....

The Magic of The New Forest....

Just spent a wonderful weekend at Chewton Glen and therefore feel compelled to blog about it! Three words: luxury, comfort and ambience. For anyone seeking some real R&R, this is the place to go. I even indulged in the Sunday papers. Complete with pianist. Of course.

See for yourself.......

Inspirational Lofts...

Petersham Nurseries

Quick! Before the sun completely disappears - you have to find a reason to go to the Petersham Nurseries Cafe. It's quite simply the perfect place for eating delicious (Michelin starred) food as well as enjoying an afternoon tea or equally spending hours admiring the plants and flowers. I have to admit, the day I went, it was pouring with rain...but that actually didn't matter. Proof that the Great British weather can't ruin everything!

The Walls of the café are adorned by Indian paintings, whilst the mismatched wooden furniture is quite charming and sits comfortably alongside the terracotta pots.

The abundance of greenery together with the use of wood, glass and clay, makes this a marvellous restaurant in a delightful setting.





rustic dining with a *

"Architecture cannot save the world, but it can set a good example...”

Alvar Aalto, Finnish Designer & Architect, once said “architecture cannot save the world, but it can set a good example...” What a magnificent statement. Nature provides such beauty. If man is going to build, it might as well be inspiring, functional and beautiful, inside and out!

Some of my favourite Aalto pieces:    

iittala Aalto Vases

Golden Bell Ceiling Lamps



On my shopping list....

I want these ottomans, in this fabric. I do fear that this is going to turn into an obsession, but I do hope you will agree with me as they are just so "fun"!

On the subject of fun, I am also putting this chair on my shopping list. I can imagine sitting in this chair. In fact I would definitely associate this chair with fun and frivolity and everyone needs something that represents fun and frivolity in their homes.