As mentioned, I’ve added a new element to the blog called “things I like”, but perhaps I should change it to “things I love”, after my stay in London. I don’t think I’ve ever had such a great hotel experience where style, rooms, service and location all beautifully aligning. The Haymarket Hotel is at the centre of everything London – 1 minute from Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square, we had the entire city at our disposal. Soho, Regent & Oxford Streets, Covent Garden, Mayfair etc. etc – everything was in walking distance.

The Hotel was created by Kit & Tim Kemp as part of their Firmdale Group. Kit Kemp is a renowned interior designer – and has amazing style which results in even the most eclectic items looking fantastic together. A key element to achieve that eclectic cohesion is the use of symmetry. See a photo of the beautiful ballroom below which reflects that.

For better photos or more info, check out the website here.

Hi There,

I got back from my European trip yesterday and just wanted to say hi to the blog readership. I always have the intention of updating from the road, but I forget how busy the trips always are. There really was never a spare moment - ok, perhaps a few on the beach in Tel Aviv last week. I did use those for some intensive ideas conception.

I’ll update with some stories from the travels, but in the meantime - here are some pics to set the ball rolling.

The fair is held near Charles De Gaulle Airport - so these illustrations were my first glimpse of beautiful Paris.

I got to catch up with the lovely Annie, from Outdoors on Parade in Adelaide, at the fair.

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