London: Tea Time in Wonderland » Tate http://teatimeinwonderland.co.uk The magic of London Thu, 24 May 2012 22:43:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 A week-end in London: Feb 17-19, 2012 http://teatimeinwonderland.co.uk/lang/en/2012/02/15/a-week-end-in-london-feb-17-19-2012-un-week-end-a-londres-17-19-fevrier-2012 http://teatimeinwonderland.co.uk/lang/en/2012/02/15/a-week-end-in-london-feb-17-19-2012-un-week-end-a-londres-17-19-fevrier-2012#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:07:57 +0000 Chocoralie http://teatimeinwonderland.co.uk/?p=10823 The most beautiful flowers are those blooming forever. On greyish days, I dream in front of this paper lace work by Rob Ryan. Of escapes to the seaside and spring valleys. A few seconds of sweetness before reality kicks in. Somehow, it proves even more efficient than chocolate.

That’s art baby:
* Rediscover Picasso at the Tate.
* Add a touch of surrealism with Chihuly.

Take the little ones along:
* Saturday, learn how to make 3D pancakes. It’s free.
* Also on that day, try the apple wassail at Camden’s Natural Reserve.
* The Duck Tour now proposes a James Bond theme.

Love, Love, Love:
* Victoria & Albert, a royal love -  fabulous animations.

Out of the ordinary:
* Saturday, go clue hunting in Shoreditch.
* Or sing at the pub. At the Coach & horses, it has become a tradition every Saturday. They even have a piano.
* Prepare your own potions.
* A little London love.
* See a movie. On a roof. In a theatre made of reclaimed material form the olympic park.
* Camelias are in bloom at the Chiswick House – gorgeous!

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Not a book yet so much more than a magazine. The illustrations are just sublime. Make yourself a hot chocolate or a steaming Lapsang and indulge. Trust me, you will begoing through it again and again. This new edition will tell you about… secret spots in the City, the life of the peregrine falcon who lives on top of the Tate chimney, will make you want to have a rooftop, think that knitting indeed is trendy, put your wellies on to see that vineyard close to the M25… Oh, and I do share a few of my favourite cake and ale addresses in there too.

Buy it -  it is such a gem!

]]> http://teatimeinwonderland.co.uk/lang/en/2011/10/27/lost-in-london-autumn-edition/feed 5 A week-end in London: Sept 02-04, 2011 http://teatimeinwonderland.co.uk/lang/en/2011/09/01/a-week-end-in-london-sept-02-04-2011-un-week-end-a-londres-02-04-sept-2011 http://teatimeinwonderland.co.uk/lang/en/2011/09/01/a-week-end-in-london-sept-02-04-2011-un-week-end-a-londres-02-04-sept-2011#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:06:03 +0000 Chocoralie http://teatimeinwonderland.co.uk/?p=7844 I keep looking at my Filofax -  September? Summer has gone so fast.  Only one solution can balance this: shop. New work clothes, bags, accessorie, killer shoes. Autumn leaves will not slow me down. Alernatively, try those ideas to keep a sparkling mood!

* Make yourself all beautiful at this gorgeous vintage evening.

* Enjoy a crafty night market.

* Meat balls are the new trend and frankly, our mouth waters at the thought of those.

* Our youth video games music will be played by a classical orchestra on Southbank -  a great way to rediscover them.

* Start knitting and be part of a work of art at the Tate.

* Discover the smallest cathedral in London.

* Try those miniature games on Southbank for the biggest fun.

* Marvel at these childhood inspired posters at the London Transport Museum.

* Have mojitos and pizza aboard a double decker.

* Try urban gardening.

* Those nails of your could be masterpieces, you know.

* See London from above. Through fab drawing here. While sipping a cocktail here.

* We all have stoped at cafés just to use their free wifi. Well. now, we can go for a pint too.

* Mary Poppins might have been right about a spoonful of sugar but these days it is all about a spoonful of London honey…

Pssst:
* Be on the lookout -  Terry Pratchett will stop in London to talk about his new book in October. Tickets will be on sale soon.

* Harry Potter fans will want to book those tours organised by Warner too -  you will get closer to the sets.

* Is you company installing of those free hives? let us know! We’d love to write about it.

* Already dreaming of your next holidays? Have a look at www.AFerry.co.uk. This website is a fab way of finding the best ferry prices to France, Ireland and even Holland. Have a look here for ferries to France, my home country.

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- Well first, you need energy. Carluccio’s has a special -10% on their deli this Thursday. Best of all, you’re welcomed with mulled wine and canapes…

- T’is the season to be eating finger-licking good treats! Head for the chocolate festival on Southbank.

- Don’t forget the new exhibitions: question your identity @ the Wellcome Collection or test artistic technology @ the V&A.

- More of the street art fan? Head for the Flying Eyeball.

- of course there is the pop-up of the week-end: Elton John’s clothes and stage outfits on sale, profits going to his AIDS foundation. Not whithin your budget? Try Barnardo’s vintage shop on Carnaby street to pack a bargain!

- Rediscover England with fascinating landscape pictures @ the National Theatre…

- Take the kids to a panto: there will be a toy Aladdin one @ Covent Garden on Sunday…

-… or pet an ice polar bear on Trafalgar Square….

- … or your toddlers to a Baby disco party on Saturday! Shake it, baby!

- Why not an interactive Treasur Hunt?

- a last festive note: the Tate Britain is setting up its artistic Xmas tree this Friday.

Did I forget anything? Leave me a note!

You’ll find me @ the Earth exhibition (then trying to choose from one of the gorgeous cakes at the Sketch Pop Up) and at the strange and amazing House of fairy tales

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