Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Out and about in Chelsea

Treat yourself to some pretty flowers.
What's behind the green door?


Maybe buy a cupcake, from Peggy Porschen's pink cake shop


As you can see by the photographs, there was a lack of blue in the sky, but we had a fun walk, looking at the shops and buildings about. Sorry about the glare from the shop windows.

Have a beautiful week
Hugs
Carolyn
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55 comments:

  1. JeanneFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Beautiful indeed
    Love you

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  2. Slices of Beauty...February 22, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Love these!
    Hope you enjoyed the shopping.

    Happy week.

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  3. DeannaFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Blessings to you, Carolyn!
    What a treat to see your pics!
    Fantastic visit.
    A pink cupcake from Peggy's cake shoppe would have been a hight light to me. Yum.

    All of your pics are wonderful.
    Out and about in Chelsea would be great fun,
    d

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  4. Marsha @ Tattered ChickFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Hello Carolyn!

    I just love that pink cake shop and those flowers, so beautiful!

    Lovely photography!!

    xxoo

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  5. Castles Crowns and CottagesFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Oh darling Carolyn, first of all thank you for coming again to visit my hope for spring; we are having a snow storm that has not stopped since YESTERDAY! We have broken the record for snow fall this year. 74 inches total for the winter. We did go out however, but the snow plows here really keep on top of everything. NOW....this is a divine post. Though I have never been to London, this is a place I have to go to when I go back to France. Look at those shops. I so love to peruse the streets, just stare, let my imagination go wild and enjoy the sights. You have allowed me to do so tonight as I sit here having come in from the cold. Enjoy your day sweet friend and I so look forward to more PHOTOS SOON! Bises, Anita

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  6. Sixpence and A Blue MoonFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I am so envious... what a lovely day, experiencing all these beautiful and fun shops. I do love that pink cupcake shop. Makes me want a cupcake - though I am sure mine would not be as good or as pretty.:)

    Have a wonderful week!

    xOx

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  7. Marsha @ Tattered ChickFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Carolyn,

    Are you and your family okay? I don't know how close you are to Christchurch but they just interrupted the news about the 6.5 earthquake in Christchurch.

    xxoo
    Marsha

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  8. Draffin BearsFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog.

    Marsha, I am listening to the news and it is just awful what I am hearing. Because the quake was around the lunch hour, and a lot of people were out in the City, there have been fatalities and two buses have been crushed by buildings. The damage seems so much worse than the September quake.
    This one was much more shallow.
    People are trapped in lifts, traffic is grid locked, so it is an awful time for Christchurch.

    Christchurch is down the South Island and I live in the North Island.
    My prayers and thoughts go out to all the people of Christchurch.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  9. JuneFebruary 22, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Are you having a great time or what??? Oh how I wish I were there. One of my daughters is in London this week and I am soooo envious. I love it when you take us around town with you and show us such lovely structures. It's always so much fun traveling with you Carolyn!!!
    sending a big hug

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  10. BellaRosaFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Oh my dearest friend, how I have missed visiting you, life has lately taken such a crazy turns and I am still trying to maneuver the hairpin turns :) I was so worried about you & your bella familia, when I heard the news this evening on the Quake in Christchurch, my thoughts & prayers go out to all those affected but at the same time I am ever so grateful that you & your loved ones are safe! Much love, your old friend from So Calif. Besos, Rose :)

    P.S. Please email me when you have a moment, I seemed to have lost so many of my contacts and saved emails, I would love to touch base with you again, thinking of you <3

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  11. DeannaFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Howdy Carolyn,
    I'm a July baby! Celebrate birthday in July.
    d

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  12. C. JoyBell C.February 22, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Carolyn, is this in London?? My x-husband is planning to move to New Zealand, so I am trying to help him find information on moving there, if this is New Zealand, this is so beautiful!!!!!! :) But I'm sure that even if this is London, New Zealand would still be beautiful! :) Could you tell me a little about life in NZ? Like cost of living, etc? Because the cost of living in Australia is horrendous! Oh my god!!! Two times that of the UK!!

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  13. UnknownFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Oh Carolyn!!!!!!! These photos are spectacular..what a wonderful place..everything looks so perfect! Makes me long for Spring and some wonderful walks......

    Have a wonderful week!

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  14. Julia @ Vintage with LacesFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Dear Carolyn, I just heart about the awful earthquake. I'm so glad that you and your family are save! I'm feeling very sorry for all the families in Christchurch who are affected and have lost loved ones.
    Big Hugs toy you,
    Julia

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  15. DianneFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    A lovely walk with little peeks into shops especially Peggy's pink cupcake shop. I enjoyed it!!

    So sad to just hear about the terrible earthquake in Christchurch - this is just tragic - my thoughts and prayers are with all those affected - a frightening and upsetting time for all. I pray that those dear people trapped will be rescued safely & quickly .

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  16. Absolutely LadylikeFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Great pictures and beautiful details dear Carolyn! I'm so glad you had a great time!

    Have a great week and much love to you: Evi

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  17. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Hi Carolyn, I love all the photos from your travels. Even without blue skies, everything looks lovely. I like the new look of your blog too (or is it old and I just haven't been over here in awhile?) Hope you are all over that nasty flu bug. Best wishes, Tammy

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  18. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Oh, the shops there are so pretty, especially the pink shop! Thanks for taking us on the tour, I also wanted to thank you for visiting and your sweet comments on my porch post! Hope you have a wonderful week!
    Blessings~~ Daphne

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  19. JeanneFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Oh those spring flowers on top
    So gorgeous
    I am so very anxious for spring
    Love and hugs
    Jeanne

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  20. LolaFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Dear Carolyn

    Dreadful news we woke up to here this morning re the disaster in Christchurch. So much suffering & loss of life. And so soon after the earlier one too. South Island seems to be having so much bad luck at the moment.

    Hope you continue to be safe in N Island!

    XOXO Lola & Nora:)

    PS Peter Jones Dept store (part of the John Lewis chain) is separate from the DD man - though I'm sure he wouldn't mind some of their profits!

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  21. Haute WorldFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    Chelsea is such a lovely area. I'm glad you had fun walking around! Despite the weather, London is one of the few places that suits grey skies.

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  22. The French BearFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    Carolyn, your photos are so gorgeous to look at, I love the pink building, now that stands out! Of course the cupcakes had to be tasted, how else could you tell us about it! I hope you are feeling better and thank you for sharing the photos!
    What a wonderful trip!
    So scary about the earthquake, was there are family or friends close to it? It must be very hard being far away from them at times like this.
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  23. Couture CarrieFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    Gorgeous photos, darling!
    Loved this tour!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  24. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Hi Carolyn, I heard the news this morning and I've been thinking about you. Glad to hear that you're safe. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone effected by this terrible tragedy. xoxo

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  25. DortheFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Love the pink cafe Carolyn- did you tast the cakes?
    It looks like a wonderfull city.
    We heard of the earthquake, and I`m terrified for all the people it has effected this time- so sad.
    Hane a nice day dear.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  26. Fé...February 23, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    This is really frightening. As soon as I read the news, I go straight to your blog, Carolyn. Really really hope you're doing fine amidst the earthquake. Please do take care, dear... Hope to hearing from you soon...

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  27. ETT RÖTT MONOGRAMFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    So lovely spring flowers, soon they come here to. Really nice house pictures. I like the green door.
    Have a happy week
    Hugs
    AnnaMaria

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  28. MainaFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Beautiful pictures here again! And thank you for the comment in my blog. The photo there was about 50 years old, from my childhood :)
    Happy week to you!

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  29. Bella SinclairFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    The skies might have been gray, but there was plenty of cheery color on the buildings! Beautiful!

    I'm reading about Christchurch with such sadness and worry. My prayers go out to them.

    xoxo

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  30. LancerikaFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Greetings Carolyn,
    Are you safe?cannot stop
    thinking about this devastating earthquake news in NZ again.Sending my wishes of hope to the wonderful,courageous people of your beautiful island.
    Your trip pictures are such a
    pleasure to see...
    Stay strong!
    LoVe
    Erika

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  31. Vær våkenFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Hi! I love your pictures! Some really beautiful buildings! Love that lovely grey door also! Hope you're having a great day:)

    Kristin xo

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  32. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    TESOROOOOOOOOOO

    Eccomi!

    Ma...ma com'è che sono così "FALLING IN LOVE" ;o) per te???

    ;o)

    Mi catalizzi!

    TI ADORO!!!

    KIsses...my dear, dear, dear, dear...DEAREST FRIEND! ;o) your little crazy NI

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  33. Audrey AllureFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I love how the cupcake shop is pink! Lovely photos :)

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  34. Caterina GiglioFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    oh love these photos, even if there was a "lack of blue" in the sky!! thanks for the tour!

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  35. koraleeFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Another beautiful post my sweet friend....I adore that pink shop...ooooh la la. Hugs of blessings today. xxo

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  36. Martin GreenFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    HI Dear Seeing those pictures reminded me of the cheese shop we went into and how delightfully cold it all was. The pictures are delightful. Love M xxx

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  37. CaroleFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Oh can we go in that cute pink cake shop??? I promise I'll behave!
    How wonderful those streets are. Thanks for taking us along.

    xx
    Carole

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  38. Miles Of StyleFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    lovely shots! i can hear the pink cake shop calling out to me :))

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  39. TaraFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    It looks like a great neighborhood. It must be one of the more popular London neighborhoods because even I've heard of it! I love the architecture.

    I am so glad to hear you and your family are safe. Earthquakes can be so very scary. You just never know what fate has in store for you, we must make the moments count.

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  40. C. JoyBell C.February 23, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Carolyn, I have seen on the news, about the earthquake there in NZ! Oh my god, it is heartwrenching, are all your loved ones and friends safe?? We all cried watching the news yesterday... when I commented here yesterday, I hadn't seen the news yet!

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  41. MadeliefFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Dear Carolyn,

    I am glad you took so many photo's while in London, because I enjoy them very much!!

    Lieve groet & happy day!

    Madelief

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  42. MarkkaFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    The most suitable colour for Peggy´s cake shop is PINK in the middle of grey houses.
    All pictures are very nice and flowers are beautiful.
    Have a nice day!

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  43. BarbaraFebruary 24, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    So glad you are all right, Carolyn, but I am shocked to see all the damage and hear of the deaths and injuries.

    (Your photos are a delight, as usual....looking forward to more!)

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  44. Rabbit Hill ~ Handmades by Jenn TavolettiFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Chelsea is beautiful! Thanks for giving us a little peek. I've ALWAYS dreamed of going to the flower show someday...

    It's so sad to hear about the earthquake in Christchurch ~ heartbreaking....it's been all over the news here. I'm glad you and your family are safe and not in that area. Prayers to those who are.

    Warm thoughts and hugs ~ Jenn

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  45. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    I was so pleased to see that you had a current post out, Carolyn. I just read about the earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand and wanted to make sure you and your loved ones are OK? I hope all is well with you and your family. ♥
    Hugs,
    Jo

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  46. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Beautiful stories nice too read them.

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  47. paperbirdFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I hope you are well dear Carolyn- I am so sorry for the horror that has taken place in your beautiful country.
    On a happier note your images are GORGEOUS!
    I love the pink building- perfect for a cupcake shop!

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  48. Daydream LivingFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Hi Carolyn!
    I cannot believe I'm again still awake while Oz and NZ are already full in swing in the next day... But just before I hit my bed, I wanted to say, thanks for the lovely photo's of the UK, I went last year, it is lovely isn't? And I really am glad you visited me, thank you! Now, I'm off to bed...Maureen x

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  49. ValFebruary 24, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I hope you and yours are safe, Carolyn. Much Love, Val ( http://myprettylittleroughpatches.blogspot.com/ )

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  50. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Oh it looks so wonderful even without blue skys! What a fun name for a cupcake shop!!
    xx, shell

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  51. NancyFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Hi Carolyn...I am so enjoying your tour...the buildings and architecture are wonderful. The store fronts look so inviting...you feel like you could just walk right in!

    Thank-you for sharing your lovely holiday with us.
    I'll be updating soon...
    Take care,
    Hugs, Nancy

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  52. SusanFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Chelsea is so lovely! I am glad you had a great time, darling Carolyn.
    xoxo

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  53. RebeccaFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Hi Carolyn
    All the shops look so charming, it sounds like you had a lovely day in spite of no sunshine. There hasn't been any here since I came back from AZ but that was to be expected. Spring is on all our minds I think
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  54. RostroseFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Hi dearest Carolyn - wonderful holiday-pictures, I had to scroll down till your first day in London (you know, we spent lovely days in London last April)! And thanks for your nice comment - I'm glad to read news of you: I was a bit worried about you since I heard about the earthquake in NZ! I have no idea if you live close to Christchurch or not, in any case, I hope that you and your loved ones are okay!
    Big & warm hugs to you, Traude

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  55. Celestina MarieMarch 5, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Beauty, fun and cake too. Oh my what a wonderful time you had. Love your pics always.
    Hope you are doing well and so glad that you were not near the earthquake. Our prayers for all those effected.
    Hugs from Texas, Celestina Marie

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It always makes me happy to read your comments
and I look forward to visiting you.


Carolyn xx

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