Neal’s Yard

Surrounding myself with vibrant colours usually makes me happy, and what better place in London to do that than a little walk through Neal’s Yard in Covent Garden?

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The walls scream sunshine and summer and while there isn’t too much going in in the little square, it’s a great place to escape the main crowds and though it’s pretty small, there’s always something interesting to look at.

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While you’re in the area, stop by Stanfords books for some great travel-related reading material that will cover any country you’re dreaming of visiting this year.

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They even happen to have a Sacred Cafe in the back of the shop. Savoury muffins galore. Mmmm spinach, feta, warm, melted butter…

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And a relax tea. Relax and forget you’re in one of the most crowded parts of the city, forget that family block of tourists who made you walk .05 km per hour halfway down the road.

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Breathe and think of pretty colours. And, er… fashion weak? ^^

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Okay so the street art sticker stuff doesn’t exactly compete with the East End, but the colours of the buildings certainly aren’t as drab!

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And there’s even a few blades of grass somewhere in there.

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Did I mention funny mirrors and amusing quotes?

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They’re Watching You…

I went on a bit of a street art photo blitz on Monday afternoon around Shoreditch and Soho. The streets are so quiet and comparatively empty on these sort of holidays. One image that kept popping up was this face which I asume was done by someone from the LFH crew. If anyone knows more about them, fill me in, please!

Watching You


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Smile, You're on Camera!

Behind Bars

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Elephants 181-190

Bringing in the last week of December, here’s another handful of the colourful elephants…

181. Kubella – The Seaside Elephant by Natalie Guy; originally at St. Christopher’s Place
Kubella - The Seaside Elephant

182. Fatima by Natasha Mann; Kensington Gore
Fatima

183. Jaidayal (The Triumph of Kindness) by Nathalie Gouraud; More London
Jaidayal

184. The Human Disease by Nathan McKenna; originally on Great Eastern Street
The Human Disease

185. Less is Morvi by Nicky Haslam; V&A Museum
Less is Morvi

186. Around the World by Nilesh Mistry; BlackRock, King William Street
Around the World

Around the World

187. Heavenly Jewel by Nilesh Mistry; Leicester Square Gardens
Heavenly Jewel

188. MAYUR GAJENDRA by Nilesh Mistry; BlackRock, King William Street
MAYUR GAJENDRA

189. Elephant Farfalla by Nina Campbell; Orange Square
Elephant Farfalla

190. Josephine by Patrice Moor; Sloane Square
Josephine

For more photos, interviews and other info, visit my Elephant Parade page. Stay tuned for the rest!