How are you enjoying the Olympics in your beloved city? SWXX have been capturing happy moments around London on Instagram app. Last weekend we were following the games at BT London Live 2012 in Hyde Park. It is free for the public and the atmosphere is incredible. During peak time, it takes up to 30 minutes in … Continue reading »
Cycling is fast becoming the nation’s favourite sport after Tour de France 2012. SWXX speaks to Richard Gibbens, founder of Proud to Ride Classic, a bicycle refurbishment workshop based in Lancaster. He is also an accomplished photographer who documents the scenic landscapes along his cycling routes. Gibbens explains how he manages his passion and enjoy … Continue reading »
I visited Richmond Park with my boyfriend earlier this month. The park’s landscape looks different from season to season. At the end of winter, the land was still bare without the tall grass and bracken that you would normally see in summer. This made it easier for us to spot the red deers, which normally … Continue reading »
The North End Road is Fulham’s local market for weekly vegetables and household goods. Besides offering competitive food price against huge supermarkets, it offers vivid visual presentations. I enjoy interacting with friendly fruits and vegetables sellers. Today I spotted Christmas pine trees being displayed in the market for the first time. Every year Dave runs … Continue reading »
Jazz Flowers at Wandsworth Bridge Road is a sight to behold. For the past 11 years, the local florist adds extra colours to a busy, tree-lined road. It is owned by Janet Bolton, who is assisted by a team of cheerful (and beautiful ladies) from international backgrounds – Gina (England), Ksenia (Estonia), Fatima (Iran) and … Continue reading »
Ivy makes a great garden hedge although it has the reputation to be invasive. This is an interior design project I documented for Chelsea-based designer, Max de Luca. The deep green hue looks fabulous against the pale pinewood fence. Ivy is featured on the frame of Millais’s painting, Ophelia (c 1851). According to Tate website: … Continue reading »
This is a typical view in my neighbourhood in Fulham. Wild jasmine crawling up the wall. The wild English garden is unruly, but in a nice way. The “wilderness garden” concept was introduced by Irish gardener and journalist William Robinson. It was inspired by the 19th century British Arts & Craft movement.
My late grandmother, bless her soul, couldn’t read or write. But she was brilliant at gardening. If I have her talent I could have named this species. It’s probably a type of provence rose. I am surprised to find roses as late as November here. But we had an unusually longer summer in London this … Continue reading »
