CHRISTMAS IS COMING

I love going into Central London and to see the Christmas lights this year made it definantly feel more like Christmas is just round the corner.

After having lunch at Mishkins (See my 'FOODIE TAKE II' post) I looked around Covent Garden to see all there lights and decorations:

I didn't realise this was made from lego!

Covent Garden Christmas Tree

Spot of window shopping.

Then walked down Regent St too see there Christmas lights. 

Via Carnaby Street to Oxford Street - 

 

Seeing everyones post about Oxford Street Lights we had to take a look.

This was Selfridges.

  

 These lights and decorations everywhere put me in a happy festive mood. What are the Christmas Lights like in your area?

FOODIE TAKE II

I have been wanting to visit Mishkins for months now and finally went the other day. The food was so good I had to write a post about it quick.

The setting of the restaurant reminds me slightly of an American diner with the booths, they even have the stereotypical ketchup and mustard bottles. 

  

As soon as we went they we were seated (we had just beat the lunch rush) and our glasses were topped up with water - which is nice to have as many English restaurants you have to wait and pay for water. Our food didn't take long to come which was good because we were starving!

The food has a Jewish take on it so it's somewhere different to enjoy and I can say the food didn't disappoint with this restaurant in Covent Garden and can see why it's growing more popular. 

Here's the Reuben on Rye and Reuben Burger with a side order of onion rings and 'east end' chips.

I can say everything we ordered was amazing - cooked to perfection but especially the burger with the cheese (WOW!), have to say the best I've tasted!

Will be defiantly going back there! I recommend going if you are in the Covent Garden area and want to try something different. If you've been to Mishkins, what did you think of it?

WINTER TAG!

TAG! Here's another tag - this time the Winter Tag. I would love to hear your answers, comment them below :) What are some of your favourites for winter?





1. Do you like the cold?
Yes, I think everyone complains when we have the sudden change from summer to autumn briefly then to winter suddenly however I do prefer winter to summer.

2. Favourite part of winter?
Winter means cold. Cold means getting out those warm sweaters and cosy jumpers which I love to wear. In general I love the things associate with winter, including christmas and the things below:

3. Favourite winter drink?
I am loving gingerbread or spiced lattes at the moment.

4. Favourite winter food/treat?

Every winter I love having apple/fruit crumble warm with custard! Mmmmm.... ;)


5. Top 3 fashion winter essentials?
A good winter coat
Gloves (my hands get freezing)
A pair of cosy thick socks (I'm the type of person that always wearing socks)

6. Top 3 beauty essentials?
A product which adds/maintains moisture in you skin as it gets dry in the change of temp
Lip balm is a must for those dry lips
Makeupwise a warm blush/bronzer 

7. Thoughts on ice skating?
I love the idea and love the rinks everywhere as they make it look so pretty but unfortunately I am so bad at it, I can barely stand on the ice so I've only tried once.

8. Favourite Christmas decoration this year?
Just in general a well decorated Christmas tree with lights can look so stunning and really puts you in the festive happy mood.

9. What's at the top of your wish list this year?
This year I have two things I really want: as I have been working on my fitness and living healthier I want a Nurtibullet and a pair of Nike Roshe Runs. (See my 'Christmas Wish List' blog post for more)

10. Your dream way to spend Christmas day?
I would love to go on a skiing holiday with good friends. The idea of skiing (which I probably can't do), warm fire, hot chocolates and a white Christmas with guaranteed snow is so perfect.

11.Anything fun planned for winter?
For Christmas I always go on holiday and will be this year... I can't wait to travel as I love to explore new places (which I mentioned a lot on twitter, follow me @rhedhillon)





What is your dream way to spend Christmas? How do you normally spend Christmas, home or away?