We launched the new Susan Spindler Designs website this past month, and I hope you enjoy it and will check in often.

I am in London, UK for the next month visiting my daughter and her husband as we await the arrival of their first born … a son. Will keep you posted on his arrival!

While in London I have been enjoying the bustling scene here. My family lives in Notting Hill, so you are minutes from everything, which is wonderful — the shopping, museums (many free), architecture and people watching while sitting at a cafe is wonderful and relaxing. London has a population of 10 million people, but everything goes in an orderly fashion and buses and trains are usually on time and there are a zillion cabs to hail at a moment notice.

Yesterday we visited Harrods and its amazing food halls, including the amazing macaroons from Laduree. Earlier in the day we went to a spa called Zen, my daughter was getting a massage, and while I was waiting for her a Chinese woman who works there started speaking with me. To be polite I was nodding my head and all I could understand was consultation. So said yes and then the next thing I know I am on a table having acupuncture being done. While it was relaxing, I wasn’t clear on what we were curing but it made for a great laugh, especially for Allyson my daughter!

I’ve included some photos of some of the sites so far — I have especially enjoyed the flower markets and the gorgeous gardens.

Portobello Road

Market stall full of fresh flowers.

Lots of flower boxes and pots. Geraniums will go all winter here.

London Flower Window Box

The Famous Notting Hill Book Store

Cafes and Pubs Everywhere!

Teatime at Harrods