The Jubilee weekend is almost here!

The Jubilee weekend is almost here!

The excitement can be felt around town with the shops entering into the spirit with regal displays and union jack flags fluttering across the streets.People are actually talking to strangers, an unusual happening in London!

Carnaby Street have made sure everyone knows we have a celebration in town with their banner transformed with a Union Jack background and further down there is a wonderful sparkling version.

China Town has replaced the usual Chinese lanterns across Gerrard Street with joint Chinese and British bunting and Harrods has covered the front of it's iconic building with fluttering flags and the windows have interpretations of crowns designed by some of the world's leading designers.

Along the road Harvey Nichols have turned their window displays into a patriotic tribute to the nation of small shopkeepers during the past 60 years, with the Knightsbridge Corner Shop displaying tempting jars of sweets, Harvey Nickers which has caused great amusement and more windows showing the simplicity of shops in years gone by  This is my favorite display in town at the moment.

 

Such a sunny day, we can see more of the reflection of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel opposite!

Selfridges on Oxford Street have designed their displays with a bit of an edge taking on the best of British lifestyle and eating in a collage form.

It's not just the shops, food manufacturers have rolled out the flags for everything from eggs and lettuce, to teabags and toilet rolls!
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Marmite have come up with a classic jar, which I will be cleaning out and saving when the contents have been finished.

Well, I think we are ready, the streets are being cleaned, the horses groomed and the boats are shining, my cupcakes have been baked, patriotic clothes have been bought and we are ready to CELEBRATE!