Looking forward to..

This rooftop view in London!

The new shopping mall in the City is not only great for retail therapy- but also for food and amazing views. The One New Change building has been designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect, Jean Nouvel. The modernist building has 6,500 floor-to-ceiling glass panes in varying shades of red, grey and beige, flooding the floors with natural light. 4,300 of which are unique pieces. It's open everyday from 7AM till late..I am definitely looking forwards to many meeting up on the terrace!

walking around London

I cannot help but love all the style inspirations. I love this city, the colors, the constant activity of art galleries, fashion houses, markets, bankers, foodies..I love having my weekly dose of this and then going back to the lovely yet fashionable country side. I love this about England..the fact that the country side, the wellington boots and barbour jackets can co-exist with the Saville Row and Harvey Nichols...

So what do I like this summer? I love the colors of shoes and accessories that these two gils paired with a plain trench coat




I love the colors of the flowers I can pick in the country side, and how they go with the lovely teapot from Denby (thank you Elizabeth for introducing us to Denby- we are now obsessed!)



and the contrast of brown buildings and brights graffiti, or the bright green of the fields around me

political post

I saw this sticker in London. It was on the back of a road sign. It was actually Mr. R who noticed it.
It seems to me that it represents a big chunk of the problem with foreign politics these days.

Curry and Thai

My friend K asked me what was the best thing I had since I moved to Paris. I had to think for a few minutes..
Being gluten intolerant prevents me from trying most of the delicious food in Paris (no croissants, no baguettes, no religiouse for me).
That said, the city of lights and buttery food still has a lot to offer.
Macaroons to name one, are entirely gluten free. And then there are snails, there is the meat, the cheese and so much more. All things that I make sure I have before going back to Rome.
This time around, I haven't yet had my favorite food, so to answer Katie's question I had to say, the best food since I got here last week has been Indian food in London.
We went to Rasa, a very pink, very good South Indian restaurant in Fitzrovia. Rasa was founded by Das Sreedharan in 1994 and is quickly became one of the top Indian restaurants in London developing into a small chain (9 locations in London) with a School of Home cooking and hospitality in Kerala.
Mr. R and I ordered each a feast. He opted for a Fish Feast and I went for the Vegetarian feast. Everything was delicious, spicy and served in a very pleasing manner.
My soup, appetizers and main dish were incredibly fresh and the flavors very vivid. The Uzhunappam was incredible. The best I have ever had.

So now it is time for Paris to step up and give me some real food. Where are we going tonight?
Laotian food in the 13th- I love it!

London days

I was gone for a few days:business trip to London.

Winter and Summer, Fall and Spring a day in London can have rain, sun, wind and fog. I feel like in 3 days I have experienced it all. We arrived on Monday morning and were welcomed by heavy showers and strong wind. 

By the time we left the sun had come out and we were almost sad to go back to Paris.

Mr. R and I had a great time, notwithstanding the constant struggle with London public transportation. We bought our favorite tea from Fortnum and Mason, did some Christmas shopping, had curry and walked in St. James Park. What else can you ask from a three day trip in London? Oh yes, we met our friends. It was lovely!

Christmas window at F&M