If you know me well, you will also know, that there is a place in London, that is very special to me. I always bring my guests visiting from abroad here and for a good reason! The place is called Fortnum & Mason and it is absolutely impossible for me to pass by this stunning and luxurious department store without entering – (and coming out hours later with loads of signature turquoise bags in my hands). Yes – this place is a must-see for visitors in London – and literarily left me speechless the first time Frenchie took me here

Fortnum & Mason was founded in 1707 and it is situated in the very heart of London – Piccadilly! It is known for being The Royal family’s favourite food hall and one of the oldest and most famous stores in Piccadilly – if not the capital! Quintessentially English, the historic department store owes its royal patronage to William Fortnum’s grandson, Charles’s years of service with Queen Charlotte

Halloween might look a little different this year, but at Fortnum’s you can most certainly get in the right “spooky spirit” with  “terrifyingly tasty tipples”, “scream-worthy sweets” and hampers packed with “ghoulish goodies” ensuring that you can still celebrate with a truly frightful feast! I love it

At Fortnum´s they call themselves “Masters of Merry for over three centuries” – and I believe that they are right! This Christmas may be unlike those that have come before, but the store has made special preparations to ensure that the festive season at Fortnum’s remains as joyful as ever – and just as importantly, safe! 

When Clara gets a bit older, I will for sure buy her one of these gorgeous advent calendars! 

This is how to decorate a festive table! Frenchie literarily had to drag me away, as I was just blown away from its beauty and wanted to buy it all

This year the newly transformed Christmas Food Department is to be found on the first floor (and it is designed to help you shop your feasting favourites while socially distancing). Meanwhile the famous Christmas Hamper department on the third floor sits alongside the decoration-packed Christmas Shop

“Dear Santa. This Christmas I would like a big festive hamper from Fortnums… or Covid-19 to just go away!”

The prettiest Christmas tree decor. A good thing, that I didn’t bring Clara! These delightful pieces are not to be eaten!

 – but these are! The only problem is, that they are just too cute to eat!

This one on the other hand was perfect for my little Clara! Such a lovely stocking filler!

There is no Christmas like the one in Fortnums! (Bonus-info: If you prefer not to visit the store, you can shop online as well)

Welcome to The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon… This is the home for award-winning Afternoon Tea – and the place Frenchie and I were going to indulge ourselves for the next couple of hours!

What I really like about this stunning Afternoon Tea menu card is, that you can choose between sweet and savoury. Of course there is the traditional Afternoon Tea Menu – but we are very big fans of the Savoury version (and you don’t get to have that many places), so that it what we went for!

My favourite part of the Afternoon Tea (apart from the food) is the beautiful china –  it is just so lovely! The traditional Fortnum & Mason turquoise coloured plates, teacups and teapots really makes everything look and taste a little bit better! 

Loving the interior here at The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon

Bonus-info: The tea options here are vast – which is why you should make the most of the tea ‘sommeliers’ to get the right cup. You can choose as many as you like (one at a time however!) – and I honestly haven’t tried one yet, that wasn’t good. My favourites are “Queen Anne” and “Black Strawberry”. Bonus-info: The “Queen Anne” tea is black, robust, strong and smooth-drinking! The tea made its debut in 1907, and is made from a carefully-selected blend of TGFOP Assam and FBOP Ceylon teas

Fortnum’s Bland de Blanc Champagne and delicious Savoury Afternoon Tea. Life is good!