Friday, February 25, 2011

Harrods Department store

Harrods located in the fashionable Knightsbridge area, is the most famous and luxurious department store in London. They were having their twice yearly sale so it was good to go and take a look.
You are able to buy anything here from top designer brands, with upmarket prices, eat at many of the restaurants and buy fruit, vegetables and food at the amazing food hall.

View some of the most expensive and beautiful jewellery and watches from all around the world.
These displays had signs, that no photographs were allowed to be taken.
One hand made watch had the price tag of 275-000 pound, about the cost of a small apartment.





There is an Egyptian themed room
Since the death of Diana Princess of Wales and Dodi Fayed, Mohamed Fayed commissioned a memorial shrine to the couple.
Had to take a coffee break and rest our feet.
I am wishing everybody a beautiful weekend ~ hard to believe that February is almost over. Many thanks for visiting me and the comments you leave and to all the new followers to my blog.

Hugs
Carolyn
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43 comments:

  1. DeannaFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Hi Carolyn!
    I'd love to go to this luxury department store. I've only seen pictures before. Enjoyed seeing your pics.

    What a super great cup of beverage you treated yourself to. You are a very pretty lady! Nice to see you at Harrods.

    God bless,
    d from homehaven

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    HI Carolyn, You are so easy to follow, especially around london. I am so glad you got to Harrods. Do you know I didn't this time - I am afraid it was not on a said 15 yr olds agenda.
    But there is always next time.
    x Have a fantastic weekend.

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  3. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Hi Carolyn! Such sweet memories this post reminds me! I love London soooo much and your pictures are a wonderful way to travel back to London again!
    Kisses and have a great time!
    Laura@RicevereconStile

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  4. ETT RÖTT MONOGRAMFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Hallo Carolyn
    Harrods is probably a real adventure, a huge building.
    Nice photo of you and the bobby.
    Hawe a nice weekend
    Hugs
    AnnaMaria

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  5. The Antiques DivaFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    I so love Harrods!! On my last 2 or 3 trips to London I haven't gone... next time I go I making time to walk the food hall!
    Great post today!

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  6. Castles Crowns and CottagesFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    THIS IS THE PILGRIMAGE I MUST TAKE!!!! YES, HARROD'S is on my list of must sees before I leave the earth!! ttheeeeee! You look marvelous, Carolyn! What fun this is to visit you! Anita

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  7. DianneFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Thank you for the lovely visit to Harrods Carolyn ~ it is ever so classy and I'm sure you enjoyed your coffee out of Harrod's china~ no doubt.
    That bear is just the bees knees!!
    xx
    "All Things French"

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  8. It's meFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Wowww....you and that huge bear !!! lovely.......happy weekend darling....love Ria....

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  9. Couture CarrieFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    Fun pics!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  10. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    I absolutely love Harrods and London! Thank you for bringing back such lovely memories, Carolyn :)

    Have a lovely weekend! xoxo

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  11. rochambeauFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Great photo of you and the Guard Bear!! I love the Food Courts at Harrod's!! Hope you have arrived home with some speciaal treasures and or, creative inspiration!!
    xox
    Constance

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  12. Haute WorldFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    Lovely photos, Harrods can be a great place to shop (if it weren't for all the crowds), though my favorite is still Liberty. The Harrods food halls are quite amazing though. Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

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  13. ANDWHATELSEISTHEREFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    so cute a time you have there. i wanna steal that teddy bear. harrods will lose its signature soul with a thief hand of mine hahahahha.

    ANDWHATELSEISTHERE

    SHOP

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  14. ~*~ saskia ~*~February 26, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    Another lovely tour. Looks like you have had a wonderful time in London, on the other side of the world!!

    Have a happy weekend, Carolyn xxxxx

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  15. Bella SinclairFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Fantastic! I would love to go one day. But taking a tour through you is much safer for my wallet. You look so wonderful and happy, as only a good retail therapy session can provide! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  16. victorian parlor IIFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Wow-what a fun visit! I have enjoyed seeing all the pictures of Chelsea and Harrods! Thanks for taking me on a virtual tour of England:).

    Blessings,

    Kim

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Wow... that sounds like an amazing store, Carol! I can't believe someone would pay that much for a watch... amazing!
    Happy weekend to you!
    Hugs,
    Jo

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  18. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Hello my dearest FRIEND!!!

    I LOVE LONDON

    I LOVE HARRODS and

    I LOVE YOUR POST!

    And YOU?

    WONDERFUL!!!;o)

    KISSES a lot my dear have a fabolous week-end!NI

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  19. A Fanciful LifeFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Hello Carolyn,

    More great photos of your trip - how much fun Harrods must have been. I'm fascinated by the Egyptian room! However, I'd have to say that you'd most likely find me in that pink cake store - that looks fabulous!

    Have a great weekend,
    Sharon :-)

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  20. MillieFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Glad to hear you got to spend your hard earned Kiwi $'s in Harrods dear Carolyn. The Food Hall followed closely by the shoe dept. would be pretty close to heaven I reckon.
    Millie x
    P.S. Poor Diana must have spun in her grave when that hideous memorial was stuck up in the store!

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  21. NancyFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Hi Carolyn..
    Oh thank-you so much for visiting...
    I just love your pictures...I would really enjoy touring Harrods. I'll bet it was very interesting to see the rooms and shrine to Dianna and Dodi.

    Love the picture of you with the life size bear. You look very happy there with your new friend!

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
    I am embarking on a new adventure...I'll be blogging about it over the weekend.

    Hugs, Nancy

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  22. TaraFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    I have seen shows about Harrods on the travel channel and it looks absolutely amazing! Like a self contained city all in itself.
    It looks like you had such a wonderful trip. I am really enjoying all your photos!
    Have a beautiful weekend!

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  23. Design ElementsFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    sweet memorie...Happy weekend!

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  24. bikimFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    brought back some great memories of the year i spent in London!!
    thanks!
    enjoy your weekend!
    Rosa

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  25. LolaFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Wishing you & yr family a wonderful weekend dear Carolyn!

    XOXO Lola & Nora:)

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  26. JeanneFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    I love all of your pictures
    Especially the one of Princess Diana
    I loved her
    Now I shall soon watch her son wed
    Love Jeanne

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  27. Beadboard UpCountryFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Nice Post Carolyn, and cute pic of you! I didn't know about the shrine..... Interesting... Maryanne xo

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  28. JuneFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Hey you cute girl...I hope you brought that pricey little piece home. hehe Ok, maybe not, but hopefully something from this amazing Harrods did! I love the beautiful shine for Princess Di and Dodi. Do you know that Dodi's brother lives here in Idaho most of the time? His home is only 45 miles from my little town. Crazy huh? Who would have thought Idaho, in the US? But I live near the famous ski resort Sun Valley...and their family are BIG skiers.

    I hope you are having the best time!


    sending you big hugs

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  29. RebeccaFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Hi Carolyn!
    I loved Harrods! The Chocolate counter was awesome... prettiest wrapped little darlings I have ever seen... I bought %75 worth!
    Have a great evening
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  30. koraleeFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Oh how I have always wanted to go to Harrods my sweet sweet friend...hugs and love to you.

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  31. MainaFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    Hi! Interesting and beautiful photos again! You must have very great time there.
    Thank you for visiting my blog again. Yes, there was my mother and me about 50 years ago in the picture.
    Now I tried to wrote in English too(even though I can't do it well). You can find the translation in an other address below my profile.
    Happy week! Maina

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  32. Castles Crowns and CottagesFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    Darling Carolyn,

    Thank you for visiting me! Oh, I will wear that Audrey dress somewhere...I was so tired and it was snowing and it was a FRIDAY NIGHT...how in the world can teachers think about going to something like this after working with 50 kids??? Dearest, I am assuming you are well after that horrible earthquake in your country...do you know anyone in Christ Church? Fond regards my dear, Anita

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  33. BarbaraFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    I love Harrod's Carolyn! Such a pleasure to shop there....look around and make new discoveries.
    Have a great weekend!

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  34. Yvonne - Frl. KleinFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Dear Carolyn!
    I love London! We was there last year in May! It was my second time in London! I hope I can go there soon again!
    Harrod´s is so a big store, I love the candy section!
    Have a wonderful new week,
    Big Hugs,Yvonne

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  35. Bizzy @ homeFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Great pictures of London! And you and the bear...
    Hollandse groetjes, Renny

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  36. MeryeliaFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    we love passes you by our blog.
    Once again, we love your pictures!
    and the giant teddy bear, I love it!

    by the way, you can know how many followers do you have? frankly, you deserve it!

    sorry if I have not written very well, English is not my specialty. :)
    a kiss,

    Maria.
    http://beauty-little-secrets.blogspot.com/

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  37. Castles Crowns and CottagesFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Oh thank God your loved ones are safe. Yes, so many have lost their homes and lives and our hearts ache for your countrymen and women dearest....Bisous, Anita

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  38. Vær våkenMarch 1, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Ooooh, I love Harrods! I had afternoon tea there this summer( not the most expensive one though) and it was lovely!!!

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  39. Marsha @ Tattered ChickMarch 2, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Hello sweet Carolyn!

    I am home and doing some blog reading this morning! I just LOVE LOVE LOVE the photo of you!!!



    xxoo
    M

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  40. C. JoyBell C.March 3, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Thank you for sharing the photos! I didn't know that there was a small shrine commissioned for Princess Diana and Dodi. :)

    I hope you are well. :)

    C

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  41. Celestina MarieMarch 5, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    What a grand event to visit this department store. Everything looks elegant, right down to the memorial to Princess Diane and Dodi Fayed.
    Wish I was on that yummy coffee break with you.
    I love seeing gorgeous you next to the big bear. What a fun pic to have. You are so pretty my friend!

    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Love to you,Celestina Marie

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  42. MarellaMarch 5, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Looove London!

    Your blog is amazing! Follow! Follow back? <3

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  43. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsMarch 10, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    I would love to sit and have a cuppa with you! What a fabulous trip!
    xx, shell

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Carolyn xx

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