Coffee Mornings

There is something to be said for starting the day with a decent cup of coffee. 
Now don't get me wrong, I have always preferred the more unique over chains in terms of quality... But... 
Up until recently my go-to guilty pleasure morning hit came from Starbucks.

Then a Gail's Bakery branch opened up a ten minutes from my front door... And something changed.

 It was a nostalgic thing, Starbucks. Growing up seeing those cups on tv shows, it came to represent something that wasn't available back home in Stockholm (Starbucks has only been allowed to open shop in Sweden over the last few years, and even now there are only less than a handful scattered around). It came to represent New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco... London... Thos big cities with their 24/7 lights and endless possibilities. 

But over the past few weeks I've realised that it doesn't compare, not even with the feel good factor of those branded mugs. So I'm done. As in no more. Unless left with no other source of coffee with a pre-7AM call time... And for those who know me, they'll realise this is significant news. 

So it's nothing personal. It's not you, Bucks. We had a good run, and we'll always have the memories. I'll drop by to see you every now and then, and I'll still use those mugs at home with the different city names on them. But, well, it just doesn't quite do it for me anymore. So Gail's, boy am I glad you do frequent-coffee-drinker cards!

Welcome to the neighbourhood!

xo 

Brunch at the Bistro

The Bistro Union (Abbeville - Clapham)

There is nothing better than a great weekend brunch complete with lovely company and sunshine. While London offers a seemingly unlimited supply of options, I tend to find my favourites close to home. 

Hidden a ten minute walk away from the hustle and bustle of Clapham's high street, Abbeville Road is very much a local treasure. While chains are springing up, there is still very much a community feel to it, and boy can you find some great food-porn here!

Bistro Union, the sister restaurant of Trinity in Clapham Old Town, features your classic fry-up (sans the hash browns, a slight disappointment but the rest is just scrumptious enough to make up for it) and toast with chocolate dip (oh yes, it's a thing), as well as the usual poached eggs and bacon butties. The coffee is delicious, and you can add some sparkling pink lemonade as well for the fancy factor. 

If you fancy a classic option at a local with personality it's well worth a visit, and rumour has it they offer some mean Sunday lunch options as well. 

xo

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Le Brunch at Le Bun

In keeping with the foodie theme, Saturday was spent discovering a new London gem. Miss S got the gang together for some Le Brunch at Le Bun! 

We visited the New Street Grill location, tucked away a stones-throw from Liverpool Street station, where the street-food success story is running a residency there on the weekends!

The style is 'luxury French-American' which translates to diner vibes in a sophisticated setting, and a menu that pokes fun at and mixes up deliciousness from both worlds.

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Duck, Waffle and Morning Cocktails

So, after about two years of planning, we finally made it to Duck & Waffle. Towering forty floors above the hustle and bustle that is central London, this little 24/7 gem offers everything from classic brunch to midnight oysters and mini-burgers. What's not to love! 

The decor is just the right mix of quirky, fancy and welcoming. 

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Lookbook - Winter Whites

Top Zara // Skirt Zara // Boots Naughty Monkey // Knee-highs H&M // Head-band New Look

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