So the challenge is to eat cakes and buy and talk craft things for 10 whole hours!

I hope you all had a lovely weekend everyone.  I must say I did.  I somehow managed to do loads of things.  We managed to clear up the office, employ a new pair of hands for the shop, catch up with some buddies, go to IKEA (it was actually quiet so no wanting to shoot myself!) and best of all I got to meet up with some crafty bloggers in London for a cakes and craft chat.

So Jo (Today we are), Helen (Angharad), and Florence (FlossieTeacakes) and I met up in London for a girly crafternoon. How wonderful to be able to indulge in talking about craft, craft supplies, craft blogging, and do some craft shopping with folks who's eyes aren't going to glaze over at the mere mention of the words; "fabric, sewing, bags, Amy Butler, blog, stitch ripper etc etc. etc."  You know you are amongst kindred spirits when you can blather on about craft for the best part of 10 hours!

Here is the famous Liberty of London.  The craft section is rather good, I got 'rabbit caught in the headlights syndrome' and in the end only purchased some pretty buttons.

Can't take many pics inside because the staff are too keen...  Inside the store is so lovely with it's aged wooden galleries....

and vaulted glass ceiling.

This lady looks like she enjoys her job and who can blame her?

Next craft shop stop was the lovely Cloth House...

 

...mmmm! What a wondrous sight.

And just as tasty are these cakes.  Time for some refreshment in the sumptuous Patisserie Valerie.  I often think that it's a cruel trick that when you eat lots you get full, feel sick, and then your clothes don't fit, but as you can see this was not the the time and place to worry about silly things like that...

Good enough to lick the screen eat.

...and for a craft night cap some yummy mocktails (with simultaneous "one for the blog" photography) in the 5th View bar in Waterstones book shop on Piccadilly (groovy craft book section too, I might add).

Comments

[Ali]

Oh bum. Why why why did I have to work? Glad you girlies had fun though. Planning my own escape this coming weekend...

[Barabara]

Sounds like a a lovely time you all had. I used to go to Liberty's Christmas event most years when I lived in London and I loved it. Haven't been for a long time now though.

[Mary]

Hi! I often work near Berwick Street and have only discovered the Cloth House recently after reading 'Two Hippos' blog. I agree that its a lovely shop, I was actually there last Thursday on my lunch break.

[Kayce]

Hi Lisa...came across your blog a few weeks ago, love it!! I had to delurk today and tell you how much you've made me miss London. Thanks for the memories! Sounds like you and your friends had a fab time!

[Myam]

the fabrics look to die for!
the cakes, too.
:)

[Hen]

Oooh, I've lived in London for 12 years (or so) now and Liberty is one of my fave haunts but didn't know about the Cloth House or the bar in Waterstones. I feel a trip coming on... Thanks for the info!

[méri]

What a lovely week-end, indeed!
Lovely shops!

[bunny]

Ooo! London! I miss London! Thanks for posting up that pic of Patisserie Valerie!! :) Yum!

[Simone]

I am sooo incredibly, insanely, in_______ (insert your own in-word)green with envy. I must get a cake right now to just to feel better. Looks like you three had a fantastic day.

[Laura Bucci]

Thanks for these photos of London. I had no idea that the Liberty shop was so interesting inside.

[SummerSadie]

Your shopping trip looks amazing. All 3 of yall's pictures are beautiful.

[Mallory]

I want, want, want to go to CLOTH HOUSE ~ wowser!!! Unfortunately, I can't afford the fare to get there ~ Ha! But, I love hearing about your craftiness thirst being quenched(for awhile!). TOO FUN!

[Beth]

It looks like you had a fabulous day! I got to visit Liberty of London when I was in England way back in 1992. It was one of my favorite things.

[Ursula]

Lisa, sounds like you all had a great time............simple formula really
Craft addicts + fabric + buttons + cakes = Fantastic time!

[Charlie]

Ooh such lovely places!! And yummy eye candy! Ive not been to any of those places but definetly shall next trip to London! And I totally get that 'rabbit in headlights' thing! Thats such a good way to put it! Have you ever been to the huge Paperchase?? Thats where I got it. Its amazing in there!!

[Linda]

Aww... that cloth shop looks so interesting :D I am rather new to London, and I am constantly trying to discover and locate new crafty stores... :)
Any suggestion that might fit the finances of a penniless university student? :D!