Market Fever

The Portobello Markets are amazing!! Anyone who loves sifting through treasures in stalls, or loves antiques will find this street an absolute dream come true!!

Millie and I trekked up to central London last weekend intent on finding our own treasure. We were keen to just browse, but before we even got to the road, we were ready to spend up big! Even the shops that lead up to Portobello Road are amazing, selling everything you ever wanted for a trendy house or fantastic wardrobe, as well as plenty of little knick-knacks.

As we entered the crowded street that seemed to stretch for miles, we just had to have our photo taken with the sign.... Spot the tourist!! And there were plenty more photo opportunities to capture the vibe of these awesome markets!

Portobello Markets are most famous for their antiques. Silver, jewellery, paintings, leather & fur, you name it, they've got it! Of everything there, three things caught my eye... The first was a large print I could imagine hanging in my kitchen (when I have a kitchen), of cupcakes on a stand, looking quite rustic. Looked much cooler than I seem to be describing it... I didn't buy it however because by the time I'd got back to that stall they'd sold. The second was an antique set of scales, painted black, with a gold measuring bowl and gold weights... Too expensive! And the third, two blue bracelets, made of something unknown... These we my treasure for the day!! Love them!! Millie picked up a couple of large photos from the Grand Prix in the '20s and '30s.

We made it about 2/3 of the way down the market road before we got rained on... and it didn't just rain, it POURED!! So we thought best to turn around and do the rest next time. Before we could leave though, we had to check out a delicious looking bakery, Hummingbird Bakery. There was a constant line out their door and we heard nothing but praise for their cakes and cupcakes from people walking through the markets. We'll definitely be back!! And soon!! If you come to London, the Portobello Markets are an absolute must!!