Life lately

Marylebone Highstreet on a Sunday morning 

Duke of Wellington our fave local pub finally sorted out the premises licence with the council and opened up after 4 years closure 

I purchased a new addition to my Chanel perfumes collection 

I had brunch at Marylebone Kitchen and it's new owners and ate the increasingly popular dish in London - Shakshuka - yum!

I visited my dear Anna in Mill Hill during Oct half term and dropped Sean there for a sleepover 

Lil man got a haircut in the super stylish Turkish barber's in Marylebone 

Lil man stepped up and adorably helped Scarlett Grace tying her school tie which its part of her uniform 

Scarlett Grace went to her weekly Saturday drama lesson at Sylvia Young

I got myself a new no touch tool- perfect for a germaphobe like I and especially during these Corona times - luv it!

I dressed up, well smart casual anyway lol in ripped jeans and a blazer, off to meet with Andrea in town...

... on Selfridges rooftop bar and restaurant

Where we had well earned drinks after a long shopping session

I got a new seasonal nail polish at the salon

and snapped this pic in Autumnal Camden after dropping kids at their holiday camp

And last but not least, we had our final meeting with the owners of our dream home, IN our dream home, and completed the deal - the most exciting news ever! whoop whoop! More on that next time x

Third time lucky?! Marylebone dream home

A little insight into what I've been getting up to this last month regarding our quest to find our dream family home without having to leave central London.

 Its near enough impossible to find something that suits us four, ie a bedroom each for the kids, an office for Bear, walk in wardrobe, space for Mum to stay when she's visiting, a secure underground parking and an outside space (ie balcony) and still in the heart of Marylebone. Well I've been reluctant to post anything on the blog in case I jinx it, but it's safe to say I've found our dream home here in W1, and been to view it three times already...

First time by myself, second time with Bear and the third time with my brother. This split level penthouse flat is twice the size of ours and I fell in love with it the second I entered it (have you seen the marble staircase leading up to the second floor?!). 

There are some snags in regards to finances as they want to sell it straight away and we would need to sell ours first, but we're currently in talks with the owners to postpone a potential purchase for another 10-12 months so we can sort our stuff out, and in the meantime they are looking to rent it out. 

Let's see, only time will tell but I've been viewing endless properties the last couple of years and this is just what we've been looking for -  Fingers crossed everything goes according to plan - wish us luck, we'll certainly need it! 

House hunting for Mum/Grandma

Country bumpkin or city slicker?

For weeks Andrea and I have been looking online at properties in Beaconsfield, and last week we arranged an appointment with the estate agent who's been assisting us.

So yesterday Sean and I got on the train from Marylebone to Beaconsfield where Andrea picked us up in her car. First we had brunch at Beech House, which was recommended to us, and then the viewings began.

The train journey itself only took an incredible 22(!) minutes from the west end of London to leafy Buckinghamshire,  and for the same price as the Marylebone Village mews house that we've been to see several times recently, this is what we would get:

Well the big question remains; do we pack up and leave central London for more space, with another baby on the way?! Country bumpkin or city slicker? Only time will tell.... ;-)

Pub lunch & house viewing

Popped out locally to grab a bite to eat before viewing a town house for sale here in Marylebone, that has a self contained flat in the basement, with its own entrance (ideal for my Mum in other words! 😊)

Our Bank Holiday weekend in pics

Frozen yoghurt at Pinkberry @ Selfridges 

Another house viewing in a cobbled Marylebone mews

Swimming, coffee & Sunday papers followed by lunch, at the country club

Al fresco brunch in the sun

A full English for the adults whilst Sean is munching away on our toast, and an extra portion of bacon

Tree climbing in Regents Park

scoot scoot!

House viewing in Montague Square

Squeezing in as many viewings as possible now, with Mum being here, as her advise is vital. Another one lined up later, on the beautiful tree lined avenue, Hamilton Terrace in NW8.

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Marylebone Village Mews House

"What time is it? Where is the estate agent?!"

With Bear, in what i think must be the prettiest mews' I've ever been to in central London.
We are about to view a house for sale, with both garage and terrace. Cld this possibly be it? :-)

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