Tag Archives: vacation

Furrylittlegnome Spends the Afternoon at Kensington Palace

Posted on May 13, 2012 by FLG

We all know who resides here now – Prince William and his wife, Catherine Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge. Most of us also know that the prince’s mother, Princess Diana, called the palace her home from 1981 until her death … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Fashion, Landmarks, London, People, Travel, UK Destinations | Tagged Fashion, Gingerbread, Kensington, Kensington Palace, London, Matt Lauer, Palace, Prince Albert, Princess Diana, Queen Victoria, The Muffin Man, travel, vacation, Victoria & Albert, Wedding Dress | 4 Comments

A Walk to Remember

Posted on May 10, 2012 by FLG

Furrylittlegnome and a dear family friend have finally stopped shaking. They recently learned about the infamous “Jack the Ripper” on a walking tour provided by Ripping Yarns. Gnome cannot recommend this tour enough! The “chilling tale” began right outside the … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, London, People, Travel, UK Destinations | Tagged Beefeater, Jack the Ripper, London, Ripping Yarns Tour, Tours, travel, vacation, Walking Tour, Whitechapel | 3 Comments

Rain, Rain, Please Go Away?

Posted on April 28, 2012 by FLG

Since the ten day forecast became available, furrylittlegnome has kept her eye on the London weather. It hasn’t been pretty, folks. Rain, and lots of it, has rocked Great Britain, and this soggy weather pattern is only going to continue. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Travel, Weather | Tagged Anne Fontaine, Burberry, Fashion, Karen Millen, London, Prada, Rain, sloane street, travel, vacation, Weather | 2 Comments

Furrylittlegnome Visits Canterbury Cathedral

Posted on April 26, 2012 by FLG

As furrylittlegnome’s voyage across the pond is approaching, she thought she would share with all of you a remarkable piece of history in England just an hour and a half outside of London: Canterbury Cathedral. The entrance to the cathedral … Continue reading →

Posted in Landmarks, Travel, UK Destinations | Tagged Archbishop, Canterbury, Canterbury Cathedral, Cathedral, England, King Arthur, King Henry, Religion, travel, vacation | Leave a comment

Furrylittlegnome Visits Dinant, Belgium

Posted on March 29, 2012 by FLG

Furrylittlegnome is getting giddy. Her yearly trip abroad is getting closer and closer. London will be a five day visit with just a few things on the agenda: a tour of the renovated Kensington Palace, tea at Fortnum & Mason, … Continue reading →