Back when it was Christmas (doesn’t it feel like a lifetime ago?!) Matt and I received an amazing present from my brother – tickets to see Matilda. We’re huge fans of the book and film so we were so excited to see how it would be interpreted as a musical. We decided to make a weekend of it and headed down to London on Saturday. After arriving at midday and checking in our bags at our hotel, we decided to feast on a big lunch before doing a spot of shopping. We popped into the usual suspects – Selfridges, Topshop (can you believe I actually saw someone wearing those monkey shoes!) and All Saints, and I couldn’t resist having a peek at the new Forever 21 store although I was slightly underwhelmed by what they had on offer.
Sunday morning began with breakfast at The Diner, an American style restaurant I’d heard offered amazing pancakes and hash browns (two of my favourite things!) The milkshakes were also incredible – delicious, creamy and huge. We began with Eggs Benedict and Breakfast Burritos and finished off with a stack of blueberry pancakes ladled with maple syrup – yum! It was the first (and hopefully last!) time breakfast has cost close to £40, but it was a unique experience and kept us full until evening.
We then headed off to Mulberry, as after much encouragement from my Twitter followers, I’d been persuaded to invest in one of their beautiful purses. I took the plunge and bought the classic Continental Wallet in a soft blush pink leather with rose gold hardware. It’s a thing of beauty and I can’t wait to organise it! The above photo shows a quick glimpse but I shall indulge in a more detailed post soon.
With my Mulberry gift bag in hand, we made our way to the intimate Cambridge Theatre for Matilda which was simply magical. The cast was amazing, the songs fun and catchy (we came out humming them!) and the adaptation was perfect. We particularly loved Miss Trunchball who was given a comical and camp twist by Bertie Carvel. I would watch it all over again tomorrow if I could! Overall it was a really lovely weekend full of fun and laughter and we’re now pondering over plans for the Easter holidays!
Tamsin says
What a lovely weekend you had! American breakfasts are the best, and sometimes you do have to treat yourself and pig out on them! The Mulberry purse is a beaut xx
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Hannah says
Hello lovely! My face lit up to see another post from you! 🙂 sounds magical, even though I've lived in London for all of my 18 years I never get bored of it. Lovely pictures! Hope you and Matt are well. Xxxxx
Amy Antoinette says
What a lovely comment, thank you! x
the redhead crafts says
Gorgeous photos! That food looks so cute! And those sewing machines too! Is that a shoe store or? 🙂
Amy Antoinette says
Thanks 🙂 It's All Saints!
Rebecca says
Looks like you have a lovely time. I love London whenever I get the chance to visit. The American Diner you went to looks amazing – pancakes are the ultimate sunday morning breakfast!
Rebecca x
Emma says
Looks like a lovely time, the pancakes look delicious! x
KellyLouisexo says
I really want to go to that diner, food looks amazing! That purse is beeautiful! Looks like you had an amazing weekend 🙂 xx
Lauren says
Wow love this purse! I want this in Tan!
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Miss LV says
Looks like you had a fab day out! And OMG that wallet is gorgeous! xxx
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Livy says
Great photos, looks like you had a lovely weekend! x
darling d says
Love the wallet! I have my eye on a new wallet..The pancakes look delish..Glad you had fun in London! I loved the book Matilda 🙂
porcelaindoll says
These photos are beautiful and the food is making my mouth water! Sounds like the perfect weekend 🙂 Xx
alicekatex says
I'm seeing Mamma Mia! in london at easter – excited!xx
Chelseyxlou says
Looks like such an amazing weekend, I went to the Cambridge Theatre last summer to see Chicago which was fantastic, plus we're going back in May but this time to see the Phantom of the Opera, I cannot wait.
The purse is absolutely gorgeous, I keep asking for one for my birthday but I don't think I'll be that lucky :(.
xoxo
Rose says
Gorgeous pics xx
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Bright Town Girl says
Sounds like you had a lovely weekend. I am in love with the purse. x
harpers-shadow says
Sounds like an amazing weekend! I wish so badly we had a Topshop here in Seattle, WA. I love All Saints but it's so expensive! They have gorgeous clothes though.
I feel like this Mulberry trend is just starting to sweep through the U.S. The bags look gorg though.
It's so funny how American breakfast food is so expensive there but so cheap here! lol It did definitely look delicious though!
Thanks for sharing all of the lovely pics!
<3
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Kla says
Looks like you had an amazing time 🙂 I wish i could go experience London more because it looks great. The food pictures are making me hungry haha 🙂 xx
glamour rouge says
Lovely pictures! I am now craving pancakes & cookies! x
Miss Daisy says
Amazing pictures!
xoxo
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Jackie says
what lovely pictures! They are so pretty!
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mantenso says
looks like you had a beautiful weekend!
your purse is gorgeous – very jealous haha
mantenso xx
Becky. says
love posts like this 🙂 lovely photos! xx
Lea says
Lovely pictures as usual, you give me hope that in 4 months time I'll finally be moving out of my uni house (with a desk as a dressing table) and in with my partner. Hopefully some lovely weekends like this will ensue!
Love Lea x
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jemimaandted says
ahh it all looks lovely, and!!! Bens cookies! Amazing creations. love the purse xxx