'If I was a rich girl...'

I would buy lots of lovely antiques to fill my future home.

Some girls have their weddings planned since they were 5. Not me.

I would much rather dream about my 2 up 2 down first home (hopefully) which I can fill with lots of interesting pieces. 

I have always loved interior design programmes - Changing Rooms is a particular favourite. Sadly at the moment they all seem to be shown at 11am which isn't very helpful. Homes under the hammer is pretty good though.

 My Mother strongly dislikes my obsession with 'tat' but I don't think I will ever change. My sister also seems to be on my wavelength, collecting almost everything she comes across.

Sadly, at the markets I have visited so far nothing has caught my eye...(or they have been slightly out of my student budget).

Uni work has been mega busy over the last couple of weeks and therefore I haven't been able to visit any markets. :(

But once another essay is handed in this Tuesday I'm planning to have some 'me' time and go for a wander.

Anyone been to Spitalfields market? Again, I live so close but have only ever walked past. It would be great to hear some thoughts on this market - it is pretty well-known.

Another one I want to check out this week is near Piccadilly in St James' Churchyard. Any opinions?

Now for a weekend of essay writing (again)... Currently writing this post from the library where I have been since Monday.. February is such a depressing month.

I'll report back with photos next week.

Have a lovely weekend. XX 

Where did you find this delightful clock? What a marvellously unusual jewellery box!

My plan for today was to get up for 5am so that I could visit Bermondsey Antiques market. This is a guilty one for me - I love markets yet I live 5 minutes from this market and I have never been. So today was the day that I finally went.

Although I didn't get up. It may be easier in the summertime but it was far too cold and dark to get out of my warm bed, even if the purpose was to look at some beautiful antiques.

So I did finally go on the way to catch my bus to uni and I was disappointed although it was my own fault. When I arrived at about 11am the majority of the stalls were empty. 

There were some lovely silver candlesticks and lots of cutlery which reminded me of dinners at my grandparent's house. Although most of these would be redundant in a student flat like mine. The silver jewellery was also nice and half price. Definitely worth a look. 

My little book states that this market is London's most famous antiques market with plenty of unusual pieces. You pay for quality here so it may be quite expensive but you can find gems. Another tip is to not look at the first stall you see. The same similar item may be £5 cheaper on the next stall.  

The moral of today - the early bird does catch the worm! And I will definitely try to get back to this market to see its morning glory but in the summer time.

Friday 4am-1pm

Enjoy. XX