Weekend wanderlust

Yesterday was a good day.

The kind that develops quite spontaneously yet turns out perfectly.

I love that there is always newness to be found in London.

Places you have been meaning to go for ages, places you did not know existed, new openings and pop ups, there is constant opportunity for discovery.

Our morning began with a visit to Chatsworth Road Market over in Hackney which runs every Saturday 11am-4pm

It's a bit on the small side but I enjoyed having a mooch about none the less.

The majority of the stalls are foodie based with a couple of retro/vintage homeware/kitchenalia and clothing stalls thrown in too. 

I probably wouldn't make the pilgrimage from South West to East again for this market but if I was a local I would definitely make this a regular haunt.

Before heading off I sampled a Vietnamese baguette from the Banh Mi 11 stall - delicious!

We got back on the train and decided to hop off next at Highbury & Islington.

Wandering down the high street in the blinding sunshine we popped in and out of gorgeous boutiques, a few of my favourites were-

Little Paris - specialising in vintage reclaimed industrial furniture, curiosities and accessories. 

Be sure to check out the basement crammed with all kinds of treasures and stop to take a sniff at the candle selection - the rhubarb was my favourite!

image credit:www.littleparis.co.uk

Atelier Abigail Ahern- I am a fan of interior designer Abigail's work but this was my first visit to her atelier.

Every which way you turn there is beauty from the convincing selection of faux flowers at the door to the glass mirrors and chandeliers adorning the walls and ceiling.

I spotted this cute little wooden block which I think I may have to go back for if we ever get our pooch!

Next, with dogs on our minds we headed to Hampsted, to Dach & Sons

It was truly sweltering so we started with ice cold juleps on the rooftop terrace

then later tucked into delicious dawgs

Our last destination of the day was Hyde Park.

With a drink in hand we caught the sun setting over the Serpentine and then hung around listening to Blur play out over the park.

Just what weekends were made for!