Central London wishes Merry Christmas 2014

It's that time of the year again - the time of Christmas lights in Central London. Went down to Oxford Street with high hopes. After getting off at Bond Street I was greeted by Paddington the Bear.

The lights were magnificent as always, even though not much had changed since last year. Below Oxford Street.

Regent Street:

London walk 2 - Mayfair

My second London walk took me to Mayfair. It started out at Green Park underground station walking towards Old and New Bond Street. On the way is wonderful Ritz.

New Bond Street has become synonymous with high international fashion and luxury. All the big designers are here - Chanel, Prada, Cartier... And of course Tiffany's. 

Just where Old Bond Street meets New Bond Street the statue 'Allies' is found. The bronze a statue shows Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt talking. 

Typical Mayfair street.

Cozy Shepherd Market, just off Curzon Street - a well-hidden warren of alleyways is lined with small shops, pubs and restaurants. 

#48 Berkley Square, where Churchill grew up.

Berkley Square.

The walk ended off at Regent Street... 

...and Piccadilly Circus. 

Regent Street celebrates Christmas

I love Christmas! A new traditions since moving to London is to go and see the lights at Regent and Oxford Street. This year's signs are featuring the upcoming movie Mr Peabody and Sherman from DreamWorks. The overall experience is magic. So pretty! Can't wait for the holidays! Here are the Regent Street lights:

Oxford Street and Regent Street wish Merry Christmas

No exploration of Christmas lights is complete without the yearly light in the heart of London - from Piccadilly Circus up Regent Street and all along Oxford Street. We had a nice walk and I must confess that I have a little more Christmas feeling than a couple of days ago. Our Christmas tree at home has been set up and we have a Swedish 'adventsljusstake' but the Christmas decorations all over the city... Well, I guess it's the icing on the cake.

Oxford Circus looking down towards Selfridges. 

Looking in the other direction.

Regent Street wishes us all a Merry Christmas

Regent Street

Back on Oxford Street, walking towards Selfridges. 

Marmite - you either love it or hate it. I can admit - I am _ _ _ a fan... But thank you for sponsoring this years lights of course!

London prepares for Olympics

As always South Bank gives a great view of Tower Bridge, one of the nicest landmarks of London

South Bank offers more than just good views of the bridge...  You can play....

...and eat

Regent Street

We found the Ukrainian flag, but the Swedish was nowhere to be found...

Piccadilly Circus