Palm House
On Saturday, Miguel and I took the tube down to the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Aside from the obvious plants and trees, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but was really blown away with how large, and beautiful the place is. I was gasping and pointing at all manner of things, and despite the huge queue at the entrance, the gardens were large enough that you could easily get lost on your own without coming across another person, making it feel like some beautiful landscape that only you had discovered.
My favourite bits to visit were the large glasshouses, inparticular Palm House pictured above, which was built in the 1800s. I felt like I was on holiday as soon as I stepped inside because of the humidity! Another favourite was the beautiful lakes that house the wildlife – as you can see we made friends with a swan! I was a little snap-happy as everything was so beautiful, and we still didn’t get to see everything in the hours we spent wandering around.
I kept saying to Miguel how the place was a style bloggers heaven..there were beautiful backdrops a’plenty..not to mention the cake at the cafe ; ) I’m determined to make a return trip with a picnic basket on a sunny day. Sounds like such a “whimsical” cliche I know, but if there is any place to indulge in that, it’s at Kew!
As for my outfit, I was wearing a dress from French Connection, and some lovely new Jeffrey Campbell flats that were a gift from Zalando. My bag is a Mulberry Neely.
P.S - I totally paid for rolling around in the grass (see last photo..) as I’ve come up with little itchy bites everywhere. Oops!!
P.P.S - I’ve just started a new category titled “Things to do in London” for recommendations like this so you can find them all in one place if you’re planning a visit to the Capital! x
I really love your blog, you’re so inspirational
This is such an inspiring new feature, things to do in London.
Ada
What a great blog and so nice pictures!
Following now!
it is so very lovely. There is an area in NYC called Kew Gardens and I thought at first you meant this was there, but then I went to the site and saw it is not anywhere near to it hahaha. I love these photos. how nice.
I went here with some friends at the start of the summer and really enjoyed it
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It looks beautiful there, I’ve never been to Kew. Oh, & I really really want those shoes!
The photos are very beautiful.
I can`t believe I lived in London for a whole year and never went there… Beautiful pictures!
I don’t think I’ve been to Kew since a school trip in Year 7, I definitely need to return, what beautiful photos! I was eyeing up those flats yesterday, they’re lovely, and a kinda affordable version of the Vivienne Westwood ones. x
gorgeous photos!!
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Such beautiful photos! My godmother works in the gardens so every year she takes me on a little exclusive tour
Im just starting up my own blog so if i can get photos which are half as lovely as yours when i go on Tuesday then i will be very happy! X x x
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I’m really happy to hear about the Things in London tag, that’ll come in useful for my next visit!
Such Beautiful Photos, I can feel the atmosphere. Miguel is an artist. This is poetry with pictures.
I have just recently discovered your blog – love your dress! I also have a new ‘Family Affairs’ clothing obsession
I loooove the Kew Gardens. I really want to go back!
Hi! I just wanted to pop in and say that I absolute adore your blog, it’s so inspirational and your photos are magical! Please keep up your good work because I love it!! X
Beautiful! That last photo needs to be an album cover!
your photos are so fresh and dreamy, love them
Great photos Carrie, the flat shoes you wore remind me of a similar pair that I got in Zara on a holiday in Spain. x
Need to go to London. Looks beautiful!
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