The tourist in me bought a map…
The list maker in me made lists of where i would go and what i would do…
The child in me bought stickers to show where i had been…
The realist in me hopped on a open top bus and chilled while I sat back and saw EVERYTHING! lol
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?I even did the whole….’Would you mind taking a picture of me posing like a billy no mates?’
I loved all of the remnants of the Olympics and Paralympics that were still around – really wish I could have made it during the games!
Picadilly Square – one day I really hope to go to New York and these screens always give me a little tingle of anticipation at the prospect!
Of course, no visit to London would be complete without a photograph of Big Ben 🙂
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?The whole reason for my trip to London was to meet up with the author of a new book to be released in October. ? The meeting was at Little, Brown publishing house (housed within this fabulous ‘flagged’ building!) for a vintage tea party and book reading.
 
The Vintage Teacup Club is about three ladies who bond over a tea set they find at a car boot sale. Â This book struck so many chords with me since they scour shops and sales for tea sets (…get this..the party one of the ladies is planning – Alice in Wonderland!) How cool – remember the baby shower i created last year!
One of the ladies, Alison, creates homemade goodies including teacup candles and aspires to have a fabulous cafe with shabby chic bits for sale and cupcakes and oh my lord its me!! lol  So much like me that when I met the editor she signed my book…
Dear Debbie/Ali
Lovely to meet the inspiration for Alison – you ARE here!
I look forward to seeing your cookbook – sounds wonderful.Â
Keep me posted!
Vanessa
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How Cool is that!
Tomorrow – Being a tourist! Part 2 – A Food Lovers Dream!
