Two Birds, One Stone.

Finally I've managed to get back to another market - the purpose of this blog!

Yesterday I cycled over to Liverpool Street and visited Spitalfields and Brick Lane.

It was a totally different experience from all the other markets.

This church is found between Spitalfields and Brick Lane

Covent Garden, on reflection, felt commercialised compared to the rawness of Brick Lane - a network of bustling streets and stalls selling anything from oysters to old cameras.

On Brick Lane there are 2 main dedicated spaces to stalls - Sunday Up Market and Backyard Market. Vintage clothes are sold here for a reasonable price alongside some great smelling food. Definitely a market which I will try to get to regularly.

Spitalfields has always been one of my favourite areas of London, even not on a market day. 

The huge open, covered space provides the perfect place for a market and yesterday there were hundreds of stalls. The majority of stalls sell clothes - particularly pretty handmade dresses, but there are some other unusual stalls inc. a stall that sells flower head bands and old Penguin books.

I would easily say that visiting this area of East London really is one of the best way to spend a Sunday afternoon - especially when the weather is gorgeous.

I also feel that this has been my favourite market experience so far.

Spitalfields: Tube- Liverpool Street, Main market - Sunday 10am-5pm

Brick Lane: Liverpool Street/Aldgate East/Old Street, All day Saturday and Sunday.

Has anyone else been to these markets? What did you think?

Hope you all had a lovely weekend. XX

'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