Friday, February 24, 2017

Feature Friday: Little Beaver Restaurant

This Friday, I've decided to feature a restaurant that I've mentioned in my previous blog posts.  This little restaurant needed to have a blog post all on its own for many reasons.  The main one being that it's a local place, owned and operated by lovely, local people. 







If you live in and around the Komoka area (situated just past Byron, outside of London, which is why I'm counting this as local), you will know about this place.  Little Beaver Restaurant has been around since 1976, and there's good reason why it's still open and thriving.  When you are craving good, down-home, family-style cooking this is the place to go.  The Little Beaver has the diner classics like fish and chips (highly recommend, as it's my personal fave), and cabbage rolls.  They have the famous Beaver burger, which is a juicy Photo Courtesy of Facebookbeef burger (two homemade patties!) topped with all the good stuff that should be on a burger. Don't even get me started on their desserts. Homemade and soooo fresh and delicious.  The pies alone make my mouth water. They also serve up a mean breakfast, and are famous for their Sunday buffet.  I'm not kidding you, every time we go there is a lineup.  Don't let that scare you off though, because you get in relatively quickly, and there's lots of room inside. 

Speaking of inside, the Little Beaver has been situated on the same corner of Glendon Drive and Komoka Road forever.  They are relocating just across the street in the near future, so expect the same great service and food, just in a new space.   They've also created a great website, where you can check out their full menu, and even order online for pickup! If you are a frequent flyer here, join the VIP club for great discounts and a free dessert on your birthday.  Heck, join even if you are a first time customer at the Little Beaver.  Be sure to like their Facebook page too, for updates and specials. 

I can't say enough good things about this place.  The staff is always friendly,  the people are always smiling, and the food is always comforting.  Come here over the weekend and try it out if you haven't already done so.  If you've been here, you would have been nodding in agreement to everything I have written down.  Great place. Great business owners.  Great food. 'Nuff said.  This Locally Urban Mama is coming over for dinner!  See you there!
Photo Courtesy of Facbook

Have a great day, London.

http://www.littlebeaverrestaurant.com/








The opinions expressed in this blog post are solely those of Locally Urban Mom and she won't stop urging you to go to this restaurant.


Thursday, February 23, 2017

Bath bliss

Recently, I was given the opportunity to test out some products of a new, up and coming local business.  When I test any product, I
Photo courtesy of Facebook
always try to be open-minded and objective. Well, I have to say, this time around I had a hard time.  The products were so yummy, and made my skin feel so amazing, that this will be a pretty biased blog post. 


Jenifer Walker, of the The Naked Pearl (love the name) is the talent behind a new line of bath and body products.  All natural, and all locally made, these products not only smell amazing but really work to hydrate your skin.  I was lucky enough to try out a few of her things which included: A lavender bath bomb, sugar scrub, coffee scrub, and a shea butter bath melt. 

Jenifer kindly dropped off this lovely package for me last weekend and I was able to indulge in a few moments of "me time." This literally NEVER happens.  I never have baths anymore. I'm pretty sure the last time I had an actual bath was before my first kiddo....6 years ago. This gave me the opportunity to actually relax and enjoy some quiet time all to myself.  It was intentional and I love that about bath products.  They force you to stop doing "life" for a minute, and smell the roses (or lavender, in this case).

I started with the lavender bath bomb.  When I drew the water, I dropped it in and immediately the smell of lavender filled my bathroom.  Not only that, but as the bomb fizzed away in the tub, little lavender flowers burst out and made my bath even more fragrant (and fun).  This bomb is definitely for lavender lovers.  The bathwater felt silky and conditioning, so I literally soaked in the tub and just enjoyed.  I even pulled out a book to read.  Once I had had enough (and my skin was beyond pruny), my skin was left with a subtle lavender fragrance and I felt calm and relaxed.  It was an awesome way to end my day and snuggle into bed. 

Photo Courtesy of Facebook
The next day, I figured I would give the sugar scrub a go.  It's quite liquidy, so I scooped it out by hand and attacked my dry, achy feet with it.  Amazing.  The scrub felt great - the granules of sugar and sea salt really worked wonders on my dry skin, and after I rinsed it off, my skin felt clean, "glowy," and very moisturized. No daily moisturizing needed with this scrub.  I also found that when I showered the next day after the scrub treatment, the oils were still moisturizing my legs and feet.  It was like I deep cleaned my skin and the moisturizer was soaked in.  A worthwhile product as far as I'm concerned. 


Photo Courtesy of Facebook
The bath melt was great as well.  I treated myself to another bath (a major perk to sampling Jenifer's products - two baths in one week!).  The bath melt literally melted into the water and left my skin feeling silky and smooth.  It was like the moisturizer was infused in the water, which in turn conditioned my skin.  This wasn't as "fun" as the bath bomb (fizzy water is always fun!) but gave me a more relaxed, conditioned feeling. 

Last, but not least, the coffee scrub.  This was similar to the sugar scrub in that the consistency was also liquidy and had the granules in it, but the smell...OH the smell!  If you are a coffee lover, you will adore this. It literally smells like that gourmet coffee place you walk into and get enveloped with "Columbian Organic Free Trade" coffee smell.   I decided to try this out during my morning shower routine.  I scooped some out onto my bath pouf and literally started to feel energized as I applied it to my skin.  My skin felt the same way as when I applied the sugar scrub: tingly, clean and super moisturized, but with the additional smell of coffee! When I dried off, my skin didn't smell overtly of COFFEE but was left with a pleasant, subtle fragrance.  I still cannot get over how smooth and moisturized my skin felt.  I highly recommend this scrub for mornings.  Made me feel like I could tackle the day. 

Overall, Jenifer's products are wonderful and knowing that they are handmade by a local gal, made me feel even better about using them.  There is a Facebook page for you to peruse and purchase her products as well as a Twitter account. Check her things out, support local and treat yourself to a heavenly array of moisturized goodness.

Have a great day, London


All opinions expressed in this blog are solely those of the Locally Urban Mom.

Friday, February 17, 2017

Feature Friday: SnowAngels London - Giving Back one Snow Shovel at a Time

Happy Friday, London! On this (yet again) snowy day, I decided to feature not a business, but a philanthropic organization that believes in giving back to our community.  If you've read my blog posts, or my Facebook page, you know that I am BIG on giving back.  This little organization has some really big ideas.  Their main idea is simple: Be kind to others by giving a bit of your time (and energy).

www.snowangelslondon.ca

The local organization I am talking about is SnowAngels London.  How I had never heard of them before is beyond me.  They started in 2015 with an idea that fellow Londoner, Lincoln McCardle, had.  There were lots of snow removal organizations out there but none that were completely reliant on community involvement. Many people in our city aren't able to either afford a service to clean their snow, or get outside and clean it themselves due to various restrictions or inabilities. It was time to step up and create SnowAngels.  When it snows, as it tends to do in our fair city, a Snow Angel can check out a map posted on the website and go shovel a driveway or two to help out those that aren't able to do it themselves and can't afford a service. 

How SnowAngels works is you go to their website and click on if you NEED a SnowAngel to help you out with snow removal, or WANT to BECOME SnowAngel and remove snow for people in your neighbourhood.  You fill out a form to register and create a login name and password, and check out a map to see where the help is needed, or post on the map so you can get the help you need. If you older son or daughter is looking for those much-needed volunteer hours, they do count for those students attending high school in the TVDSB, but other school boards would have to be called to verify if SnowAngels would count for volunteer hours in their respective schools.  


Photo Courtesy of: www.libertyk12.org
All in all, this is a wonderful initiative that is simple, easy to follow and makes all of us feel good :) As the temperature gets warmer (especially this coming Family Day weekend), we probably won't need SnowAngel's services for much longer (thank heavens.. see what I did there?) but keep them in mind for next winter.  Guaranteed, it will snow. And guaranteed, someone would appreciate the help of a kind neighbour, especially if you are a "SnowAngel."


Have a great day, London - and don't forget to get out and enjoy the family day weekend!

Check out more info on SnowAngels here:

Website: http://snowangelslondon.ca/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SnowAngelsLondon/

Email: archangel@snowangelslondon.ca





Monday, February 13, 2017

To Love Costco or to Hate Costco... that is the question

Hey London.  As promised on my Facebook page, I will be posting weekly deals on North London Costco products (as much as I can, anyway!).  This is mainly because sometimes the deals at my beloved store are way too good to keep to myself.  Although the deals do go fast, I must say.

That being said, I thought I would write a blog post to coincide with my weekly Costco deal ventures and rant and rave about my nemesis/my kryptonite: COSTCO.

Let's start with the things that I love about Costco.  SO. MANY. THINGS. But first, may I just comment on how nice and wide the parking spots are? This is a big deal for a mom of two that has a giant car.  There is enough space for me to open my door, get my littles out of the car seat, and close the door, all while not tapping any vehicle to my left or right. Bliss. 


(SAID NO ONE EVER)
Getting into Costco and grabbing the flyer only to see that diapers AND wipes are on sale AT THE SAME TIME.  Rarely does this happen, but when multiple things that I buy regularly go on sale, it's like someone fused with my brain and gave me a break on the already good deals for my regular buys. Why, yes, I think I WILL take three boxes of Huggies and three boxes of wipes today (that's a two-cart purchase for sure. So bring a sympathetic friend). And Costco is notorious for having great things go on sale. All. The. Time (my Costco warehouse has THE best chicken deals... on sale now so GO!).

Knowing you're saving $$$ when you buy the giant rolls of toilet paper and paper towels.  Let's face it, Costco has the best deals for these.  Yes, you can go on the "Flipp" app and get a good price, especially if you price match, but if you're like me and you're a one or two store shopper, this is by far a great deal.  And honestly, I find the Kirkland brand much better than the leading brands they sell there.  Plus the rolls are HUGE. And again, when they go on sale, I feel like I've hit the jackpot. 

That being said, my basic staple foods like milk, bread and eggs I buy here and find I get the best deal, and best quality.  I usually stick to basic brands, but if I'm feeling fancy, I'll reach for the filtered, pure milk (with blue bags people...fancy!) because it's only a few cents more than the regular milk I buy.  And they often have deals on chocolate milk there too.  This is definitely just a treat in my home, but when it's on sale, I tend to multi-buy these and bake with them as well (double chocolate cake goodness!). 

Can we just talk about their clothes and books for a sec? I've read on many sites already that Costco pj's for kids are hands-down the best price and quality. I tend to agree.  Sleepers are super cheap, and if you want to go organic, they have organic cotton pj's that come out every season.  Staples, like socks, I tend to get here too.  You get tons, and they last forever.  I buy my jeans here, I buy tops here, and if I wait long enough, they do get reduced.  And books? I always buy books here.  Especially curriculum-based ones for my kiddos.  We do summer curriculum stuff and this is the place to buy workbooks.  Can't beat the price or the quality of these. 

The check out:  Yes, there are always lines at Costco, but MAN are they ever efficient.  Especially if you get a cart helper.  Those people are great.  They unload and load your cart fast, entertain your kids while they're doing it and make life easy for you to get in and out. 

The hotdogs and fries.  Can't beat 'em.  If you've had them you know what I'm talking about.  Costco fast food is yummy, cheap, filling and the way to go if you're hungry after shopping for all those diapers and wipes.  Make sure to bring cash though, they don't accept anything but.  A mistake I've made too many times to count.

Now, instead of focusing on the hate part of my Costco relationship, I'll drop a few "tips and hints" here (in my polite Canadian way) of how to shop Costco so you don't end up ranting or seething at the end of your shopping excursion. 

If you can, avoid peak times AT ALL COST! Peak times are usually 10:30 am on any given weekday, any time after 3:30pm, Saturdays and Sundays.  Try to aim to get to Costco 10 minutes earlier than when they open.  You'll be guaranteed a good parking spot, and they usually do open early.  Late is great too.  If you can go a half hour or 45 mins before closing time, it's generally not too busy. 

Park anywhere - if you're ok with walking an extra 2 minutes, park anywhere, especially if you can get close to a shopping cart stall.  Don't bother to drive around and wait for the ideal spot (parking spot sharks.. you know who you are), especially during peak hours. If it's decent outside, trust me and park further away.  It makes for less stress, and avoids you getting yelled at by angry park sharks (I almost cried once, someone made me feel so bad about waiting for a spot!).

Have your card ready before you go in, and be courteous to the elderly.  We all know those people who are shuffling through their purses or wallets to find their Costco card to show to the greeter at the door - my advice is to just have the card ready to avoid those obvious sighs and grunts that are probably directed at that person.  Grab your card while you're still in your car, tuck it in your pocket for easy access.  Trust me. It'll save the sighs.  That being said, let's be patient with our elderly friends. Yes, they take more time to do things.  Yes, they hog aisles. Yes, they take forever to decide what cheese to buy.  But they also deserve the respect that any other human gets.  Many (not all, I realize...we have all encountered that one nasty older lady or gentleman) know they are slower, and feel stressed out by the looks and sighs they get.  If you're in that much of a rush, try another route (go to the back of the aisles along the sides, no one is ever there! Makes for a quick dash to the bread in the back).  

Speaking of aisles... what is up with the disaster that is known as the dairy cooler? Costco needs to rethink that situation.  It's hard to get two carts in there at the same time, let along EVERYONE.  My advice for this section is to start along the eggs on your right, and scoot around the perimeter to grab whatever it is you need.  Try not to leave your cart in the middle of the cooler - this helps no one. And milk bags do need to be checked for expiry, but for the sake of others, try not to rift through the whole milk cart. 

There are no "set" rules as to how to navigate Costco, but you can generally feel the flow of traffic, so try to go along with this flow.  Forgot something in an aisle that's two aisles up from where you are? Don't do a 180 and jam your cart against those behind you... swiftly move into the aisle closest to you and go up the outer sides (guys, seriously, they aren't that busy!) back to where you need to go.  Want to stop for a chicken dumpling sample? Don't leave your cart hanging in the middle of the aisle... tuck it to the side and go and grab that dumpling.  Oh, and maybe move aside for others once you've tried the sample - lots of people want to try a chicken dumpling. Especially around lunchtime.

When it comes down to paying for your purchases, most lines seem daunting so we all play the "pick the fastest line" game, but when it boils down to it, just pick a line that seems to even out the others.  They are all pretty fast.  Plus everyone wants to get out....as much as we love our customer service reps, we really just want to get home!

So next time you're at Costco, heed my likes and "tips" and make your experience all that more magical.   Got any more you'd like to share with me? Post on my Facebook page or comment below.

Have a great day, London








Saturday, February 11, 2017

Family Day 2017


This year, Family Day falls on Monday, February 20 and it means a day off for most of us, as well as a chance to get together with other families, or venture off with your own family to do some fun things around the city. 

Usually I do some research and scrounge around the internet to see what's up in London for events, but I came upon a handy dandy website where many things going on in and around London are already listed for your viewing pleasure. Click on this Things to Do in Canada link to go to the webpage for all this great info.

Also, check out the London Tourism - Events site for some awesome Family Day fun - so many choices, so little time in one day.

Here are some more links to local fun events:




Have you heard about Canada's amazing birthday present to us all? Since Canada is turning 150 this year, Parks Canada has gifted us a free access pass to all of its National Parks for the year (Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2017)! I realize that this isn't a "local" activity, but what a great opportunity for a fun road trip! All you have to do is go to their website here and order a pass (a pass is valid for one family in one car).  It will get delivered to your mailbox within a few days. Then go and enjoy one of our parks for the day for FREE! Click here for the link to the National Park locations in Ontario, as well as activities and fun things to do with the fam. You can also download a visitor guide that will give you even more information about what our national parks have to offer.  

What's Open:  Check this link here for what's open and what's closed this Family Day.



Photo courtesy of: www.tyrrellmuseum.com


Thursday, February 9, 2017

Feature Friday: Sound in Motion

When it comes to dance and music in London - there is no end to the talent and expertise that many dance studios and music schools have to offer here.  That being said, when the time comes for you to start searching for a studio, how do you know which one to go to? Do you rely on the opinions of friends and family? Do you look up reviews? Ask Facebook groups? Sometimes it's difficult to figure out what makes a great dance or music school for your child.  I believe it boils down to fit.  The studio, teachers, atmosphere, classes, the cost...all have to feel right for your child and you as well (being the parent who will be shuttling your youngsters to and fro).  My best advice is to do some thorough research - visit a place or two (or three) before you settle. Sit in on a class (always call and ask first!), and if possible, speak with the company to get a good handle on how things work there. 


Photo courtesy of www.soundinmotionstudio.com
That being said, I'd like to narrow down the research for you and highlight this week's Feature Friday local business:  Sound in Motion Studio.  This is a place that encompasses all that is a Great. Music. Studio.  They not only offer dance lessons, but a myriad of other lessons in music, and even musical theatre, which is why their name "Sound in Motion" is so apropos.  Not sure whether your child should start ballet, tap or piano? Bring them here and they can try out all three!

Run by directors Julie Mytka and Avery Brown, Sound in Motion offers an environment that embodies a healthy and positive attitude towards music and dance. From 18 months to 18 years and beyond, Sound in Motion offers classes for all ages and types.  The studio's philosophy "is based on positivity, dedication, encouragement and perseverance."  They truly believe that each student has the potential to grow in whichever area of dance or music they choose. Dedicated instructors encourage and uplift as students learn and rise to challenges with every lesson given.  With lessons comes work (the studio does offer certified examinations in piano, voice and dance), and with work comes fun.  Students are invited to participate in a recital, showcasing what they have learned. There are also Company Dance shows that occur several times throughout the year. They also have community performances where students can participate in festivals or fundraising activities (always a plus in this Locally Urban Mom's books!).


www.soundinmotionstudio.com
Summer Camp is an option here too!  On top of summer music and dance lessons, Sound in Motion offers day camp "Sampler" weeks where you can send your child to try out a variety of dance and music lessons for a week and then showcase what they've learned in a mini-recital at the end of the camp.  This is a great option for kids who would like to try out dance, voice lessons, theatre or play a musical instrument, but aren't sure which of these they'd like to do. 

So, if you are looking around for a great studio to go to, if you want to see for yourself what an inclusive and fun music or dance lesson looks like, go and check out Sound in Motion.  And while you're at it, find out when their Company Dance shows are and go see their amazing talent perform. It's a great show and guaranteed a good time by the whole family. 


Photo courtesy of www.soundinmotionstudio.com

Have a great day, London.

For more info and registration, please see the Sound and Motion website here

*cited information is from www.soundinmotionstudio.com*
** Opinions in this blog post are solely those of Locally Urban Mom**

Friday, February 3, 2017

Feature Friday: Artisan Bakery

You know that amazing smell of fresh bread that makes you hungry even if you just ate a few minutes ago? There's nothing really like it.  I happen to swoon when I walk into a bakery - but especially when I walk into this one.  The Artisan Bakery, located at 864 Dundas Street (Old East Village), has been popping out fresh bread, desserts and amazing savoury and sweet pastries since they opened in October 2012. Their motto "A true European Artisan bakery with a Canadian touch where passion is just a daily habit" says it all. 
Photo courtesy of: Artisan Bakery - facebook


Originally opened and run by Theo and Gerda Korthoff, they recently passed on their lovely bakery to new owner, Paulette Elie, who insisted on maintaining and even expanding the true artisan nature of these breads and pastries.  The staff at the bakery is devoted to creating the best possible products for their customers, and people who have been there know just how good their products are.

So what do they offer at the Artisan Bakery? Nothing but mouthwatering goodness. They have a wide variety of sourdough breads, rolls, decadent sweet and savoury pastries, all freshly baked in their traditional hearth oven, ready for you to enjoy. The bakery also offers festal treats for a limited time around Christmas.  Like stolen? If you know anything about it, you'll know it is a traditional Dutch bread offered at Christmastime and they make the best! I know this because a) I've had it and b) My Dutch friends LOVE their version (just like how Oma makes it). Meat pies are a big hit as well, especially their infamous Tourtiere (a traditional French Canadian meat pie) - this guy gets swiped up fast by devoted customers and drop-ins alike.  You can't resist the smell and taste of their tourtiere. They also offer really interesting breads like their famous Dill Pickle or Potato Leek Sourdough bread - which is amazing dunked in a big bowlful of soup. 

Photo Courtesy of: Steve Hillier (facebook)

All of their products are made using ingredients that are as local and as organic as possible. For instance, their flour is supplied by the Arva Flour Mill, located just outside of London. 

And if you like atmosphere, you need to come here.  Local musicians come and play here so your senses are filled with great smells, tastes and fine music. 

There is no better way, in my opinion, to spend a Saturday morning.  So come, support local, and treat yourself to a piece of the best baking in London.  You'll be so glad you did.


Have a great day, London.

Contact/Hours:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/artisanbakeryldn/

Phone: (519) 601-9144

Hours:
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 8:00AM - 3:00PM
Sunday: CLOSED

You can also find them at the London Farmer's Market(Western Fairgrounds) and St. Jacob's Market (St. Jacobs, ON, near Kitchener) on Saturdays from 8:00AM to 3:00PM







Thursday, February 2, 2017

Fun for your littles

Do you have a wee one at home? Do you like to treat them to some fun, but are stuck as to where to take them other than to your local park or library? There are lots of fun, low-cost or even FREE things to do in the city with preschoolers! 

A little gem of a place that I discovered with my first born was the Childreach centre.  I was initially looking for French playgroups for my daughter, since we were going to be putting her into a full-French school when she turned 4.  One of the playgroups (found through the OEYC website, which is great too) was located at Childreach centre.  I decided to take my little one and see how she would like it.  I think I enjoyed myself more than she did!  This place offers a full play area for children - every center you can imagine is there - the kitchen/dress-up area, blocks, trains, cars, art center, water/sand table, a place for mama's to sit with their tiny ones and nurse comfortably, with lots of toys and chairs and little playthings for babies under 1. There is also an area with tables and highchairs and kitchenette where you can store your food if you'd like to feed your little one there, plus a microwave for easy heating. Cubbies for storing your things... so much amazing stuff in one centre! And ALL FREE!  Everything is pristine, and well kept.  The overseers only ask that you stay with your child - it's not a drop-off program. And you must sign in and sign out as you enter and leave.  It is a great place to meet up with other mamas and their babies for a chat, and for your littles to interact and play with others. 

Going back to the playgroup, I would bring my daughter (and my coffee) and come a bit early before the playgroup would start and let her roam around the room, maybe create a piece of art (that was her favourite center). Then, the ladies running the playgroup would call all the littles into a room in the back and they have a sing-a-long, story telling and some playtime all in French.  This still happens once a week (I take my son now), and is great for kids from ages 0 up to 5.  Childreach also offers other organized playtimes.  You just have to check out their calendar and see what you would be interested in attending. 

Another great bonus about this place is their toy libary.  You heard me!  Feel like getting your babe something new to play with but aren't sure you want to invest the $$ to get it for them? Borrow it here! They have a giant selection of toys, puzzles and books you can borrow for up to two weeks.  There is a nominal fee to pay for a membership to use this service, but it's good for an entire year.  You can check to see what you'd like to borrow either ahead of time online, or while your little one is playing in the center, browse through their binders filled with pictures and descriptions of a toy, puzzle, game or book. 

I highlighted this place in my blog post today because I really find that it is an amazing resource for moms that just want to get out of their daily routine and enjoy some fun and friends in a safe and happy environment, but there are lots of other fun things you can do with your tot in this city.  I'll list a few more things below:

The London Public Library
If you click on the title, you'll be taken to the events that go on for children at the Public Library, all over the city.  Some things require registration but lots of the story times are drop-in. 

The Spectrum Program
This program offers tons of activities for everyone in London.  You have to sign up to use their online registration program, and most programs for the Spring session have already begun but that doesn't mean you still can't join (check to make sure there is still availability!).  Most programs do require payment, but the price is definitely a great deal.

The Boys and Girls Club
This place offers tons to do for kids of all ages.  Family fun is for children ages 3 and up. Check out the link to see what they have to offer - they update this regularly so don't be surprised if you see different events posted weekly. 

Indigo (North London)
Did you know that Indigo (formerly Chapters) has events every so often that cater to little ones? They recently had an American Doll event, Paw Patrol, and a Story time too. Check their Facebook page (under "events") and see if there is a fun event for your little one to go to - always a great excuse to grab a Starbucks for yourself while you're there ;)

Mom's Club of London (Ontario)
There are lots of fun things to do in the city with your munchkins! And if the above activities don't fit the bill, try organizing a playgroup yourself with local mamas on the MCL (Moms Club of London)Facebook page - this is a new Facebook group dedicated to moms in London and there are 3000+ moms on here (including myself)!  I will be doing an entire blog post about this amazing group in the near future!

Now get out there with your little and have a great time on this gorgeous February day.  I hope some of these links give you some inspiration! As ever, feel free to post below with any great places you know of.

Have a great day, London.