Ever since my trip to London this past September I’ve been dreaming of living in England someday. Alfred off the leash in Hyde Park, afternoon tea at The Wolseley, Sunday drives in the countryside visiting the National Trust estates…a girl can dream. Until then I’ll just have to cozy up with this reading list–books for lovers all things British:
Row One: The Anglo Files: A Field Guide to the British – Sarah’s witty observations of British culture kept me smiling from start to finish… // London: Portrait of a City – a lovely series by Taschen… // Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle… for my fellow Downton fans…
Row Two: Sense & Sensibility – I spotted these “Vintage Classic” editions at the Victoria & Albert Museum gift shop and have been coveting a set ever since… // Notes from a Small Island – Bill Bryson is a travel writing legend and his observations of the English are no exception to his greatness… // English Decoration: Timeless Inspiration for the Contemporary Home – there’s a reason why Kate chose Ben Pentreath to decorate Kensington Palace. I wish I could live in the pages of this book…
Row Three: Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch – everything you ever wanted to know about Her Majesty… // Taschen’s London: Hotels, Restaurants, Shops – for the discerning traveler… // This is London – I was so thrilled when they began reprinting these classics. A must-have bedtime story for every mini Anglophile.
Any great reads I’ve missed? I’d love to hear!
