Day 4: Shopping in London

Day 4 saw me return to Regent Street for some serious window shopping... Time was flying... Perhaps I should buy a few Christmas gifts and souvenirs to take home...














There were elegant stores and display windows... But nothing I wanted to try on...














At first, the streets were quiet.














But a few stores must have had sales, as there were line-ups of people.














One large toy store was also drawing a crowd of parents and children... When it started to rain - I couldn't believe they just stood there and waited! Dedicated shoppers!














Carnaby Street was busy!














And ready for Christmas... (I think Santa is wearing a plastic space suit.)














I noticed some cute thermoses in a shop window... but when I went back to buy one, I couldn't find the store!














The only place I had planned to shop was Liberty of London. I wanted to see if they had any quilting fabric. Their building is lovely and old inside and out...














This display caught my eye!

I found the quilting fabric and some pre-packaged quilting kits... But I couldn't make up my mind... So I left.














Nearby, I noticed these lovely old apartment buildings... It would be fun living there, so close to the heart of London shopping.

After walking up and down Regent Street, I took the subway to Harrod's, London's most exclusive department store...














Their display windows were lavishly decorated for Christmas.


















Even the watch ads on their marble walls cried out: You can't afford me!!


















This life-size statue of a horse stood in the middle of the department where riding apparel was sold.

I did get a few Christmas gifts in Harrod's food section. (I confess: They were on special!)

Then on my way home, I stopped at M&S for something to eat...














And noticed they sell wine by the glass!














But I settled for a British sandwich... and coffee back in my hotel room.