The mystique behind the man...

Displaying an illusory presence on screen and off screen, British- American actor, Cary Grant, left a lasting impression on Hollywood. His acting was subdued and seamless, representing the true iconic movie star. Born in Bristol, England to an ordinary lower- middle class family, Grant rose to the pedestal of fame and notoriety upon making his appearance in the US at age 16. Known for his suave nature, his Mid- Atlantic accent and his dimpled chin, Grant has planted an image in the minds of women, defining true manhood. His roles in To Catch a Thief, The Philadelphia Story, His Girl Friday and countless others have proven his successful role on stage as the man with mystique and intrigue. Wouldn't you like to wonder where all todays Cary Grant's have disappeared to? 

Bird's Eye View

        Towering over the Thames River, sits the 443 foot tall London Eye Ferris wheel.  Stealing the title of ‘Tallest Ferris Wheel in Europe,” the London Eye welcomes over 3.5 million visitors annually. Not only is it an icononic British landmark, it has also been featured in many recent films. Remember that scene in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix with the wizard chase scene through London? Perhaps you recall seeing the London Eye in the horizon? Or how about A Knight’s Tale? There’s a shot where 14^th century London features a wooden replica of the London Eye… slight anachronism considering that it was built in 1999.

        Many view the Eye to London as the Eiffel Tower is to Paris. Both landmarks offer each city a public reference to the city that everyone can relish in.  They are both public and accessible and in a great location, at the heart of the city.

        Can’t wait to take a ride on the Eye this summer with my family! Soaking up the city from a bird's eye view! 

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Please Please Please

The Smiths were an alternative rock band, which formed in 1982 in Manchester, England. What better music can one listen to while researching about their lovely motherland? 

Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want :

Good times for a change
See, the luck I've had
Can make a good man
Turn bad

So please please please
Let me, let me, let me
Let me get what I want
This time

Haven't had a dream in a long time
See, the life I've had
Can make a good man bad

So for once in my life
Let me get what I want
Lord knows, it would be the first time
Lord knows, it would be the first time

London's Shopping Scene

Ever since I watched the newest Parent Trap, starring Lindsay Lohan, I've had a fascination with the London department store, Harrods. Can't every girl just fulfill her childhood fantasy & have a Harrods shopping spree? Well on my first visit to London I dropped into Harrods for a little dose of some retail therapy & was on cloud nine. While strolling through different sections of the department store I was amazed by the magnitude of the store and the high quality of merchandise! Founded in 1824 by Charles Harrod, the department store has grown into a grandiose department store, welcoming over 300,000 visitors daily! And what’s a department store without a selection of eateries and coffee shops to offset a successful day of shopping? I will definitely be frequenting Harrods this summer to indulge in some much needed retail therapy.

British Literature

Elizabeth Bennet: And that put paid to it. I wonder who first discovered the power of poetry in driving away love?
Mr. Darcy: I thought that poetry was the food of love.
Elizabeth Bennet: Of a fine stout love, it may. But if it is only a vague inclination I'm convinced one poor sonnet will kill it stone dead
Mr. Darcy: So what do you recommend to encourage affection?
Elizabeth Bennet: Dancing. Even if one's partner is barely tolerable. 

Tea & Crumpets anyone?

This summer my family & I will be galavanting along the streets of London while finding ourselves enjoying high tea, a little Dickens, shopping at Harrods and immersing ourselves in the British lifestyle.

Here's a little British literature by famed author, Charles Dickens.... May this summer in England inspire me to explore more of the British culture.


How beautiful at eventide
To see the twilight shadows pale,
Steal o'er the landscape, far and wide,
O'er stream and meadow, mound and dale!

How soft is Nature's calm repose
When ev'ning skies their cool dews weep:
The gentlest wind more gently blows,
As if to soothe her in her sleep!

The gay morn breaks,
Mists roll away,
All Nature awakes
To glorious day.
In my breast alone
Dark shadows remain;
The peace it has known
It can never regain.

This summer my family & I will be galavanting along the streets of London while finding ourselves enjoying high tea, a little Dickens, shopping at Harrods and immersing ourselves in the British lifestyle.

Here's a little British literature by famed author, Charles Dickens.... May this summer in England inspire me to explore more of the British culture.


How beautiful at eventide
To see the twilight shadows pale,
Steal o'er the landscape, far and wide,
O'er stream and meadow, mound and dale!

How soft is Nature's calm repose
When ev'ning skies their cool dews weep:
The gentlest wind more gently blows,
As if to soothe her in her sleep!

The gay morn breaks,
Mists roll away,
All Nature awakes
To glorious day.
In my breast alone
Dark shadows remain;
The peace it has known
It can never regain.

This summer my family & I will be galavanting along the streets of London while finding ourselves enjoying high tea, a little Dickens, shopping at Harrods and immersing ourselves in the British lifestyle.

Here's a little British literature by famed author, Charles Dickens.... May this summer in England inspire me to explore more of the British culture.


How beautiful at eventide
To see the twilight shadows pale,
Steal o'er the landscape, far and wide,
O'er stream and meadow, mound and dale!

How soft is Nature's calm repose
When ev'ning skies their cool dews weep:
The gentlest wind more gently blows,
As if to soothe her in her sleep!

The gay morn breaks,
Mists roll away,
All Nature awakes
To glorious day.
In my breast alone
Dark shadows remain;
The peace it has known
It can never regain.