Pizza Night

I love the smell of fresh dough...and the satisfaction that comes with making something from scratch!

My homemade pizzas have always been a favourite amongst friends and family back home so the other night I decided to treat my London housemates with my potato and rosemary special...

And what's a homemade pizza without a bowl of fresh pasta covered in a light tomato and basil sauce...

Twist on an Egg Classic

On a trip to Harrods today I was drawn to a classic - the egg chair has had a makeover and I am loving the masculine mix of leather and steel that has been selected for this Andrew Martin creation...

Decisions, Decisions

I think we may have finally kissed winter goodbye in London...I do type this with hesitation though as the weather here is terribly unpredictable!

This morning I found myself on Portobello Rd sifting through leather bags and retro canvas art...contemplating what my next London purchase is going to be.

Will it be this leather messanger bag...

or one of these Banksy canvases?

Gaudi

Antoni Gaudi has perhaps one of the most unique and distinctive architectural styles the world has seen. He has been such a strong influence on Barcelona architecture - giving viewers a truly breathtaking experience as they wonder the streets.

Sagrada Familia would have to be his greatest work. Construction of this church began in 1882 but Gaudi didn't become involved until '83 where he took over the project and began to inject his signature style - combining gothic and art nouveau forms.

Construction for Sagrada Familia was slow as it relied heavily on donations and was later interrupted by the Spanish Civil War.

2010 marked the mid-point for completion with some of the project's greatest challenges still remaining. An anticipated completion date of 2026 has been set - which is the centennial of Gaudi's death.

Barcelona

After spending the last 6 months in grey old London, my eyes needed a little time to adjust to the piercing sun that woke me on my first morning in Barcelona.

I immediately fell in love with this city - especially the way each building looked as though it had been draped with an intricate piece of tapestry...

Even the pavement is so beautifully detailed!

Now of course it is impossible to visit Barcelona and not stumble across a Gaudi creation. As a former art history student, I am very familiar with a number of his works so it was amazing to finally see everything in the flesh!

I look forward to sharing my images with you soon...