Same day different place - Brick Lane

Having narrowly escaped the masses of Columbia Rd. flower market we headed to Brick Lane guided only by our instinct, which is the best way of finding new places, if you have time on your hands that is...

Picture taken on the way to Brick Lane

One of the stall down one of the side streets of the main Lane, I think it's usually a Car Park on weekdays. Here are some of the indescribably random items available to purchase, I think the key is to come with an open mind

I thought these girls looked really cool, there are so many people with their own stand! I'm not quite sure how it works but I am definitely going to investigate. A Brick Lane stall on a Sunday is on the agenda! Earn a tenner? that's 3 free pints in the evening!

These people were doing Capoeira which is a Brazilian dance that incorporates martial art, it really is amazing to watch. It did however make me question my own flexibility

I love all the colours and business of this picture, if vintage is what you are looking for then you truly are spoilt for choice. I reckon the secret is to just get one or two good finds rather that going overboard and risking looking like you really are 'down and out'

Solo Motorcycles

Spolit for chice!

My first ever self-indulgent picture... of my shoes!

Old Vs. New

Sunday + Columbia Road + Nice Weather = TOO MANY PEOPLE!!!

Having worked on Saturday night I thought a nice lie in was in order so agreeing not to meet my friend Zoe until midday seemed like an acceptable idea , meaning we got to Columbia Rd. flower Market at about 12.30 and... OH MY DAYS was it packed! It felt like a waste of appreciation of beauty walking behind the stalls rather that down the middle, but I honestly think we would still be there now had we braved the crowd.

I did manage to get a few pictures of the experience and left with the promise of going back, much earlier next time.....

You can already see from here how many people there were but the stalls are truly incredible and I'm not going to curse all the other visitor because I guess everyone deserves to enjoy all these amazing colours

Walking round the back of the stalls wasn't all too bad as it meant we got to see all the quirky shops along the street

I really like this picture, maybe because for some immediate judgemental reason I wouldn't expect this guy to be carrying such an stunning bunch of flowers, they do suit him though!

People people everywhere and not a place to stand

As always street musicians really set the vibe and I think they are just as important as the colours, the stalls as the masses people present on the day

I was looking for a plant for my room on this particular day but alas, these pictures will have to satisfy my botanical needs for the time being

Also in one of the side shop windows we spotted this fun lady made up of, well, everything! You should check her out!