Monday, November 25, 2013

Getting Holiday Happy at Harrods!


To piggy-back on the last post, Harrods is another must-see shopping landmark in London AND they sure know how to do Christmas right! Not only do they feature there own brand with a dazzling array of literally thousands of products - but they also host several hundred mini brand boutiques within their store! I loved browsing through the holiday items by British faves like Charbonnel et Walker, Prestat, Cath Kidston, and more. Have you been to Harrod's? What did you just HAVE to bring home?



There was a HUGE selection of Charbonnel et Walker chocolates including Christmas crackers filled with truffles and luxe advent calendars.



Prestat is already available in the US at places like Fairway, but I had never seen such a giant collection of their products before. There were so many beautifully packaged chocolates.



So, it's not everyone's cup of tea...but I love both licorice and earl grey! This Twinings bauble definitely won my heart.



The EPIC food hall at Harrods - completely devoted to Christmas!



The ideal Christmas gifts: Laduree books



This is my favorite new design for the Harrods classic tote.



I saw this bag and fell in love. So practical for day out or at work. The Harrods own brand has a whole line of new designs that look really classy and are very reasonably priced.



The third Harrods commemorative collection for Prince George - and in my opinion the prettiest collection!



Love snakeskin prints!





Greetings from Regent Street, London!


Sorry for the delayed posts lately. Your faithful blogger has been traveling in the UK. Earlier this month I checked out the huge Christmas shopping, music (think Leona Lewis, Mel C, & Emma Bunton), fireworks, and lights festival on Regent Street. One of the featured stores tonight was Liberty of London, which unveiled its holiday windows in a dazzling display. Liberty is such a historic store - not only for its own iconic prints but also for discovering hot emerging designers. Check out some of my pictures of all of this holiday season's latest trends from across the pond!



One of Liberty's star-filled holiday windows


Who doesn't love sweets and a hand-made card with Liberty fabric?


Holiday lights inside the store!


A hit brand on both sides of the pond, Rifle Paper Co!


Natural history themed glass catch-alls and decorative plates


So in love with this William Morris print adapted by Liberty! I have a shirt in the same print from a few seasons back at Lord & Taylor.


It looks like Liberty just launched a new bath & body line - so cute!


Emma Bridgewater for Liberty



Cool anthropomorphized animal painted trays


Animal head egg holders - I have a soft spot for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels ;)


So classic- a Liberty original print silk scarf


Discovered this new jewelry designer, Lily Kamper - love her work!