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A Magical Christmas in London
December 17, 2018
Festive things to do and places to go in London for a most marvellous Christmas! Before the madness of Christmas truly kicks in, there are a few places in London you can visit to help you prepare. (And to just soak up the magic of the season!) If you’re looking for the perfect gourmet hamper, or festive food, Fortnum and Mason is a must. Their decorations are beautiful and you’re sure to find some festive treasures. For Christmas decoration inspo, we love a visit to Liberty’s - their Christmas shop is full to the brim with beautiful ornaments and dreamy decorations! And if your searching for trinkets to really bedazzle your Christmas tree, a visit to VV Rouleaux will leave you starry eyed and dripping with sparkly Christmas spirit!
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If you’re planning a seasonal day out, or a trip to London to take in the lights and the sights, we’ve a few recommendations that we think will get you feeling extra festive!
Head down to the V&A, where you can visit a real life gingerbread town. Perfect if you are bringing children along, and a welcome change from the usual visit to Father Christmas. (Sorry, Santa!) There are plenty of beautiful Christmas windows to peek in on during your strolls around London, one of our favourites being Selfridges - this year their theme is Glam Rock, and features A LOT of velvet. Needless to say, we love it.
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We know that sometimes a blood sugar low can kick in after a trudging all over town, no matter how much we love Christmas shopping! So if you need a little sustenance, we highly suggest high tea. (Our favourite spot is the Pret-a-Portea at the Berkeley, but there are so many beautiful cafes and hotels in London you’re sure to find somewhere divine.) If you’re looking to book an evening meal with friends or family, Petersham Nurseries in Covent Garden is perfect. You can browse their Christmas shop which is full to bursting with insta-worthy decor ideas, and then sit down for dinner in their incredible restaurant.
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Don’t forget to make time for a little romance this season too. Activities for two are a lovely way to wind-down and have some festive fun in the city. Our top three recommendations for couples would have to be a romantic stroll through the colourful enchanted woodland at Syon Park, skating at the National History Museum ice rink, or taking in the lights at Conduit Court in Covent Garden. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas, and if you do try out any of our suggestions, please don’t forget to share your photographs with us!
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"Embellish at every opportunity"
Hello! I’m Sara Miller, Creative Director and founder of Sara Miller London. I have over 10 years of experience working as a designer in the greeting card industry and decided a few years ago to take the plunge and set up on my own. Needless to say, it’s been an absolute whirlwind of a journey. With nearly 1000 products since our launch in Jan 2016 and numerous award wins (most recently winning the prestigious Best Licensed Fashion or Talent Brand for the third time in five years! Even going head-to-head with Becks) I still have to pinch myself that all this has really happened. I count my lucky stars that I can do a job I am so passionate about and hope that I continue to inspire others with my designs, making everyday a reason to live a colourful life.
