A bright star on a giant Christmas tree in the courtyard of the Natural History Museum, Brompton Road, London.
Lights in the trees at the Natural History Museum.
Blossoms framing the courtyard scene.
This 14-foot Christmas tree in the courtyard was decorated by Selfridges, the famous London department store.
Star ornaments in jewel tones adorn the tree.
Five birdhouses are lined up in a booth at the Christmas market set up in the museum's courtyard. An ice skating rink is also open.
Arts and crafts gift items for sale at another holiday booth.
This booth features bulbs and garden gear.
A hand-painted rocking horse and a hand-stitched baby quilt at a booth selling toys.
Red berries surround the entrance to the courtyard.
A view of the front entrance of the Natural History Museum.
Decorative iron gates surrounding the museum.
I so want that white table in photo 9. Its gorgeous.
Posted by: Kelly Roccoisian | 26 March 2008 at 20:20
Thank you for all your wonderful pictures of France and Europe...I love shopping, and I take lots of pictures of windows as well as landscapes so you really bless me with your beautiful eye!
Posted by: Deirdra Doan | 13 February 2008 at 09:19
Thanks for your Christmas view from your corner of the world.
Pure Magic.
I love you
Merry Christmas my precious friend.
Love Jeanne ^j^
Posted by: Jeanne | 22 December 2007 at 12:42
Hi Tara,
What a gorgeous array of photos! I like the trees lit against the London buildings as much as the craft booths.
Happy Holidays to you and yours,
Gel
Posted by: GeL | 22 December 2007 at 10:08
Oh! My times in London! What a great city! What great finds!!!
If you have some more strolling to do, you must look up my friend Leonie (http://www.verdandi.co.nz/blog/Default.aspx). She is out on world travel w/ her lovely husband and they just got to London. I think your creativity would warm them up and make them feel more at home in such cold weather! (no pressure) :)
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS, my dear. It's been an amazing pleasure to follow your adventures. I learn so much from you! What a smart, spicy, ginger cookie you are! xxox
Posted by: Alex | 22 December 2007 at 08:01
I really enjoy seeing photos of trees decorated and lit up at Christmas, sort of adds to that Christmas spirit :-)
Posted by: Amy | 22 December 2007 at 04:21
Thanks for the tour Tara!!
So festive those bright and shinning stars.
The Museum is a stunning building!
Thinking of you.
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | 21 December 2007 at 23:41
Oh What fun, seeing Xmas in another place. Beautiful pictures.
Posted by: Mary T. | 21 December 2007 at 23:11
The tree is stunning! Good for Selfridges :))
Posted by: Colette | 21 December 2007 at 20:21
There is nothing more magical to me than tiny white lights lining trees...every little branch!!
Posted by: stephanie | 21 December 2007 at 20:18
I love the craft market stalls and the blossoms...and I love stars, in all their shapes and colours.
Posted by: sherry | 21 December 2007 at 18:55
You might have a valuable antique Christmas ornament. Do you get a new ornament for the family holiday almost every year? You might already have a great collection of Christmas ornaments spanning years of family celebration. Many people do...
So many people love to display their collections year after year at celebrations with their friends and family. They have been adding to the ornament collection for generations ...and even though many don't think of themselves as collectors, they indeed have quite a collection.
Posted by: Barb the antiques guru | 21 December 2007 at 17:40
Dear Tara! Each time I visit your blog and see all the absolutely mahvelous photos of Paris and London...I am thrilled more than you could ever imagine! It is ..well... like opening a gift each time! Especially now, during the holidays! Thank you!!
Posted by: Pam Aries | 21 December 2007 at 17:22
Oh I missed much on your site as things were so busy at my end, am glad I made it over....just to peek at what you have been upto and this last set of photographs reminded me of my good old times in London, esp. during Xmas...beautifully captured. Thanks Tara and happy holidays to you and your loved ones.
Posted by: UL | 21 December 2007 at 17:14
Oh that horse is wonderful.
I agree with Rebecca, you do get around! Lucky lady.
I adore your photographs, it's like taking a walk with you!
xo
Gillian
Posted by: Gillian | 21 December 2007 at 16:23
tara...how do you get around so much...i love all the hearts that are in the booths...and the rocking horse...have a blessed holiday...glad your angel made it safely...season's blessings, rebecca
Posted by: Cre8Tiva | 21 December 2007 at 16:05