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london recommendations

August 24, 2015

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Hello from London! Saturday evening we flew across the pond, and landed in London early Sunday morning for a girls’ trip. After we landed, we headed straight to our family’s flat in London and tried to fight jet lag with a cappucino and yummy lunch. We are beyond excited to be back in one of our favorite cities, celebrating a really special guy’s 77th birthday this week!

Having family that lives in London means we have gotten to know the city pretty well, but there are always things that we haven’t done in awhile, or ever done! One of these is experiencing a traditional afternoon tea in London. When visiting Hong Kong many years ago, we had afternoon tea at the Peninsula Hotel, but have never done it in London. So today, we are getting dressed up and heading to Four Seasons London to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea!

We would love to hear any other unique London recommendations, or hidden gems! We are interested in any tips you have for us: from parks, to coffee shops, to shopping and exhibits. Stay tuned for more frequent updates on Instagram and Snapchat (bishopnholland) during our trip!

PS: You can see a sneak peek of what we packed here and a comfy travel look here.

Cheers,

steals & deals

January 28, 2015

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Guess who arrived in London yesterday?! That’s right – Katherine & her husband Justin! We have been having a wonderful time in London with our family, but really missing those two. We are so excited that they are here with us now. In between catching up & running around town, we still found time to find you some great steals & deals. We hope you find lots that you love!

Nordstrom: New to sale- this burberry watch is a steal at 40% off, a classic trench that comes in four colors & love this black rebecca minkoff bag
Ann Taylor: Extra 65% off sale w/code FLASH65- now is the time to add an LBD to your closet, in our book you can never go wrong with stripes & this silk cami on its own or as a layer
Gap: Today only 30% off new styles & 50% off sale w/code SAVE- you can never have too many ballet flats, love the zip detail on this dress & these jog pants are adorable and perfect for traveling
Old Navy: Up to 50% off fresh looks- this striped dress is a great transition piece, we’ve been living in gray sweaters this season & an adorable cover up if you’re headed somewhere warm
Asos: Final clearance- save up to 70% off- now is the time to purchase outerwear for next winter, love this neutral cape & this yellow sweater is perfect for spring

Shop steals & deals:

Cheers,

london

October 17, 2014

If you follow us on Instagram, you know Stia & Caleb traveled abroad last week. Most of our trips to Europe start and end in London, because that’s where our grandparents live, and this was trip was no exception. We love to go to London, not only to see our grandparents, but because we love the city! If you’ve never been to London, seeing all the touristy stuff is a must, but we also love spending time finding special little shops and markets, visiting a lot of pubs and just wandering through the amazing neighborhoods discovering places that feel like they are just our own! Feel free to reach out if you are traveling to London and are looking for any other suggestions. We are spoiled with home cooked gourmet meals at my grandparents flat every night, so we don’t have many dinner suggestions!