This also means:
Cherry blossoms. Everywhere. Specifically, on Instagram and Twitter, but the pink petals dusted my commute into work today like wedding confetti. It was wonderful.
Wild cherry ice cream from my favorite London ice cream establishment, Udderlicious, on Islington's Upper Street - which I ate outside the store while John went to look at headphones in Bose. I tried to look as content as possible and make "MmmmMMmmMM!" sounds of approval so that more people would go in and follow suit (I love supporting that family-run business!). They did.
Eating lunch outside on a work day. A small luxury in itself and a good excuse to get out of the office.
Enjoying pizza Fridays at Sweet Thursday - outdoors. I tell ya: a carafe of house red and a wood-fired oven baked pizza is the best way to celebrate #TGIF. The best.
How's your spring shaping up? Have you got your sunnies on, or is your thermostat still turned up? Let me know.
Ah nothing beats a spindling of blossom on your way to work!! That ice cream looks an absolute treat.. I also love to support family run businesses, its a great thing to do!
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Completely agree, Sarah! Thanks so much for stopping by to read. xo
DeleteI've been wanting to try that ice cream place for ages - now I know it's a family run place, I'll be making sure that i do!
ReplyDeleteYou've got to stop by when you're next in Angel! It makes the perfect post-dinner dessert :)
DeleteOne of my next door neighbors has a tree full of cherry blossoms (and a lawn scattered with their leaves); it's so lovely to look at :) I kind of bonked my head on my computer screen trying to get to that udderlicious ice cream. Don't tell anyone.
ReplyDeleteHappy Spring! x
Bahahaha ... it's quite the close-up shot. Also: I think your comments *make* my blog. Just saying.
DeleteHappy spring! It's finally getting spring-like here too. Also, is Udderlicious new? JEALOUS!
ReplyDeleteHappy spring to you too, Ruth! And no, Udderlicious has been there for ages! I went for the first time last year, though. It's AMAZING.
DeleteOh yes!! I am floating away on a euphoric cloud just looking at your photographs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great week : )
Gemma
Faded Windmills
Haha, thanks, Gemma! Hope you're enjoying spring as well ... and all the tulips that come along with it! :)
DeleteAhh...blossom, ice cream and pizza...could it get better? I think we're in for a really fun spring and summer!
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I hope so, Angie! Warm weather in London makes EVERYTHING better. xx
DeleteI'm lapping up this weather- who knows how long it will last (although I have heard 3 months and I'm keeping everything crossed that this is true). I've seen Udderlicious pop up on my Instagram twice this week so I think I'm going to have to add this to my list and head there asap.
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I KNOW. I try not to get too excited when I check the forecast in the morning, as who knows when it'll disappear??
DeleteYou should totally try Udderlicious, especially if you're in the neighborhood ... it's perfect to grab on a weekend in the middle of a shopping expedition, or after dinner for the perfect dessert! They have a fantastic rotating cast of flavors ... salted caramel is a favorite, but I did love the wild cherry, which is new.
I didn't know Udderlicious ice cream, looking forward to trying it out!
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Definitely should, Suze! xo
DeletePizza outside AND wine? Now that's living! Much needed after all this winter we've been drudging through x
ReplyDeleteI know ... the ultimate indulgence! Makes all my Fridays better. :) x
DeleteI love how you colour co-ordinated the ice cream to match the cherry blossom! I too have my legs out today, probably to the horror of suburban West London!
ReplyDeleteHaha, yay, Ruth! Wearing dresses and sporting bare legs in the spring and summer feels so nice!
DeleteI've got me sunnies (and my tights as a precautionary measure...) but isn't this weather, and the blossoms fantastic! C'mon good summer...!!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, come on, summer!!! Need to plan some weekend trips away now ... to Bath, Cornwall, the coast, etc.
DeleteOhhhh spring how I do love you! Sweet Thursdays looks so good - really need to head down there soon and BOY does that ice cream look good!
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Let's go when you're back, Lauren! xxx
DeleteOh my goodness, that ice cream looks and sounds incredible! I have such an ice cream craving now.
ReplyDeleteIt's been sunny in Glasgow but still cold - sadly not eating pizza alfresco weather yet! Jealous. I can't complain too much though, because I'm still enjoying the blue skies and dry walks to and from work (and, of course, the cherry blossom tree which has definitely brightened up our car park!).
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Hi Charlene! I bet Glasgow is looking pretty in the sunshine. And I'm sure the temperatures will just keep going up and up (fingers crossed)! xo
DeleteI'm so pleased to have found your blog through Angie! Just spent a while going through your back catalogue and falling in love with your posts - on Bageriet, tonkotsu ramen, travels to Sicily (where I'm going this summer!) Love your snapshots of spring - the Udderlicious ice cream looks delish! xx
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet, Tamsin! Thank you for following! I'm so looking forward to reading your posts. :)
DeleteThat's so exciting that you're going to Sicily! Whereabouts are you staying? xx
I love the cherry blossom. Working right by Regents Park this is the perfect time of year for a lunchtime stroll, as its all out!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I'm so jealous, Laura! You must have the most fantastic views every day!
DeleteIt's a beautiful Spring this year, isn't it? I'm really enjoying getting out in the sunshine for long walks with the baby. We couldn't do that in Tanzania so it feels like such a novelty to spend so much time outdoors.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous and glorious, Amy (before it starts to rain tomorrow - eeps!). It must be so nice to have long strolls with the baby in the sunshine! Lovely. Hope you have a fantastic rest of your week ... xo
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