Symphony concert

Went to a concert yesterday.

It was amazing!

It's awesome to see so many talented local musicians!

Sutton Symphony Orchestra is an amateur orchestra

but the standards are so high!

   

Black Friday

Internet shopping v traditional? 

Which one you prefer?

So strange to have Black Friday here in Britain.

Because we are't celebrating American Thanksgiving!

Do stores trick our senses to make us buy more? 

I treated myself to a new sheepskin rug from IKEA.

I just love them!

Sheepskin adds texture and coziness.

It visually softens a space

and  invites you to sink into a comfortable seat and put your feet up))

New sofa bed

My new sofa is finally in place.

IKEA delivered it today at 7am (!)

And the table is by the window now.

The Imitation Game

Yesterday we went to the cinema.

Little S wanted to see The Imitation Game with Benedict Cumberbatch.

At first, i wasn't convinced)

But now i just adore this movie!

Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Alan Turning, the genius British mathematician  and first computer inventor.

Benedict Cumberbatch is simply wonderful! 

One of the best British films!

Highly recommend! 

Hyacinth

A beautiful Monday morning here in our town.

Sunny and crisp November day.

I planted several Hyacinth bulbs in several pots. 

Love the way they look))

Breakfast by candlight

It is so dark out there today.

If only i could accept shorter days.

So i lit my candles...at breakfast!

Flowering tea

This beautiful tea was given to me by a friend from Florida.

First time i tried the tea and i loved it!

So delicate. 

The aroma is amazing!

The little ball swells in hot water

and reveals its beautiful appearance. 

Only five weeks till Christmas!

I am beginning to feel excited)

I have lots of candles

even at breakfast time.

When it's dark i go around and light candles!

Why do we love candles?

Surely they are comforting.

They add nice ambiance.

They add to home decor...

Self portrait

I know it's perhaps a little cliche

but we have all done it)

Actually it is a great fun!

Taking your own picture in the mirror)

And it is surprisingly flattering too! 

Dress by Malene Burger

Shop here

Vegetable bake

4-5 carrots cut into rounds

2-3 courgettes cut into rounds

3 spring onions, chopped

160g baby spinach

3-4 cloves garlic

1 Tbsp flour

1 Cup of milk (maybe more)

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp butter

salt, pepper

Heat the butter and oil over medium high heat. Add the onions. Turn the heat down to low and cook, for 3-5 minutes. Tip in the carrots and courgettes. Cook and stir until the courgettes are beginning to wilt. Sprinkle the flour over all and stir. Pour the milk over the top, stirring gently and cooking until it thickens. Add the spinach and gently fold in. Season to taste with some salt and pepper.

Pour the courgette mixture into the gratin dish. Sprinkle some breadcrumbs over top of the vegetables. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbling and lightly browned on top. 

Some more pictures from yesterday's visit

After tranquility of Kensington Gardens, 

after recharging my energy,

I went back to "normal" environment))

Shopping is always a good idea!))

Kensington

Toady I went to Kensington on business.

While there, i decided to walk trough Kensington Gardens.

We used to live in Kensington.

That's where my daughter was born!

Sweet memories)