So I successfully made two mother figures very happy and 2 friends of mine pretty happy during my trip. I was their gift hunter. I was to find great gifts from abroad and bring them back for their American Christmas. It was a little nerve wracking and I was not given too much direction. It was very satisfying that it worked out so well. A Buckingham palace oven mit, tea cloth with a wedding feast printed on it, a rosary from St. Pauls and an ornate cross Christmas ornament form the National Gallary. Gift #2 was a very fancy whicker basket set full of all sorts of tea goodies and sweets, also a rich red scarf from Buckingham palace.
Alex’s mom got a book of tea and a lovely golden bottle of proceco.
I also collected an assortment of teas from Harrods and other little shops. I got a few kinder eggs and some chocolates. CRUNCHIE 4 LIFE
For us, 2 ornaments. A blue hippo from the British museum and a crown from Windsor Castle.
For me, woodblocks used for printing. I have been a tad obsessed with them ever since seeing Hatch Show Prints last summer.
I had hoped to do a bit more antique vintage shopping but the whirlwind travel experience worked against us.
