Things I have learnt this week

• That row upon row of precious gems is dazzling in the real sense of the word. I felt almost drunk when I came out of the Bulgari exhibition at the Grand Palais. More to come on that.
• That reading the complete works of Shakespeare in 12 months was a rather ambitious News Year's resolution. Let's start with the comedies and tragedies and see how we get on, shall we...
• That it's nice when models have voices, especially when they are sharing industry secrets on A Model Recommends.
• That the washing up can be the root of all evil, even after ten years. Pah.

Snowy hometown

Ten days of quiet, family Christmas, gentle working, snowy driving.

Snow which has lain for a month already, the first time I can remember. Narrowly, and very luckily, missed the travel chaos.

From the study, a change from a snowy Arc de Triomphe from the office back in Paris.

The view from the RSC's new tower, up the river towards Trinity Church.

And in the distance, the ridge of hills beneath which is the village where I grew up.

Let it not snow...

... because I don't want to get stuck in the tunnel on the Eurostar tomorrow! A new treasury.

Little Venice at dusk

When passing through London a few weeks ago, I had some time to kill at Paddington Station. Just behind, is the Regent's Canal and ten minutes walk away is Little Venice. Some photos of the prettiest narrowboats.

Emma, just behind Paddingon Station. Follow the canal to the left...

Past the Floating Boater restaurant...

A tang of smoke in the air, passing the houseboats...

A floating balcony...

 

The light falls over Little Venice...

Jason's Trip leaves from the basin, and takes the Regent's Canal up to Camden in the Summer, a gentle way to see London.

Little pre-Christmas sale!

We're having a little pre-Christmas sale at pink milk vintage! Take 20% off any item with the code PMV10NOEL until December 14th. Last-minute Christmas shopping is easier when its cheaper...

Christmas shipping...

Please note there will be no shipping from Paris from December 17th-30th. If you want your item in time for Christmas, last shipping day to Europe is December 12th, to the rest of the world, December 6th.