I have a little obsession.
It started when I was a little bitty thing and my mom gave me a set of Princess Diana paper dolls.
I spent hours cutting out her dresses...
...wedding dress, 'riding in the carriage' dress, 'having tea' dress, 'hunting in the country' dress....
...and imagining such a glamorous life that
certainly would only be possible living in England.
Joe and I were there once when we were first married.
It was a crazy quick stopover on the way to visit family far, far, faaaaaar away,
but we made the best of it.
We had a traditional lunch at a pub,
saw Les Miserables that night,
and were back on a plane to continue our journey the next day.
I've always said if I had the opportunity to live overseas for a year that's where I'd go.
Until then,
pass the biscuits!
A new friend asked for sets of London cookies to help her thank
some lovely co-workers for their hard work and dedication.
She couldn't sign the cookies herself, so I piped her signature on one for her!
We were very lucky that it didn't rain while Joe and I were there,
but I have heard its smart to always have an umbrella.
We did get to ride in a big black taxi though!
If I ever get to When I get there, I have some new cookie friends I need to visit!
Hi Stephanie!
Hi Michelle!
Someday....
Oh!!!
Do think there are Princess Kate paper dolls?!
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Wow these are AMAZING!!!! I think these are my favorite cookies of your's!!! I used to live in London and love all things London, so I just absolutely adore these!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove those cookies! They're so pretty. I'm a big fan of England too. The accent itself is alluring, isn't it? I think you should definitely welcome the royal baby by making some pretty British-inspired baby shower cookies :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The hearts are my fave :)
ReplyDeleteOh, how I love these cookies! You are an anglophile, my friend, just like me! You don't want to get me started talking about the UK, but you can check out these Union Jack Cupcake Toppers that I made. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Lizy! I want to go back to London. Well, all of Europe. These cookies are so pretty. :)
ReplyDeletewow, those are gorgeous cookies! I can't imagine being able to create something so perfect. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThose cookies look cute and yummy!
ReplyDeleteT'onna @ Submarine Sunday Link Party
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Those cookies look cute and yummy!
ReplyDeleteT'onna @ Submarine Sunday Link Party
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These are so cute! I love them! very British!
ReplyDeleteYou know we have a long personal history of being anglophiles (and celtophiles on my part as well) in our family. Love your biscuits! Especially the phone box. I have an extensive cabinet of English teas--ask your mother. My favorite at the moment is Scottish Breakfast. They would go so well with your treats!
ReplyDeleteLizy - The cookies are beautiful and your room is ready waiting for you and yours. Get yourself over - we have plenty of space!
ReplyDeleteYou should GO!!! I hope you make it there soon and enjoy a LONG stay. Tell Michelle and Stephanie "Hi" and give them a big hug for me!
ReplyDeleteThese cookies make me want to go with you! Each one is work of art:)
They are amazing!!! If you come to London you'll have to come visit me! I saw these on I should be mopping the floor and knew they had to be yours. so perfect!
ReplyDeleteHow fun would that be!! A trip to London and a tour visiting all my bloggy friends! That would be fabulous!!
DeleteI love these! I, too, have a bit of an obsession with England---particularly with the Royals! And there is a paper doll book with Kate dolls (and William, too). I own it!
ReplyDeletesuper pretty cookies! i'm a huge fan of london too (did a little post last week with some pics from when i was there!) can't wait to go back to visit again!
ReplyDelete-- jackiejade.blogspot.com
What a fabulous set!
ReplyDeleteThe cookies are perfect!!! We are doing a London Themed 40th for my sister in law, and these would be perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteNonny
www.notionsfromnonny.blogspot.com
Stopping by from Piggy in Polka Dots
Now, how about Kensington Palace where Kate and WIlls
ReplyDeletewill live?
Why not now do paper dolls of Kate yourself
from cookies.....someone is now bound to
do the book now that you mentioned it!!
Carol Perks
As another Anglophile / follower...I have to say these are among my favorite cookies of yours. Just fabulous.
ReplyDeleteMy part time assistant is an Anglophile and would LOVE these!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these cookies! I made an attempt to make a dbl-decker bus during the Olympics, but it didn't turn out; yours is perfect! I used to have a definite "thing" for ALL things British during the "British Invasion" in the 60's (long before you were born), especially The Beatles!
ReplyDeleteUnbelievable. Your cookies are just gorgeous. I love the UK. Great picture of you in front of the pretty pub/cafe with all the flowers! Living overseas sounds romantic, but 4 years in the North West of France was hard for me....especially the gray gray weather (sometimes 7 months or longer) and the rain. I am from California, so it's a tough adjustment :) It was in the 60s here again today and not a cloud in the sky. I do love it there though!! Your cookies are so pretty it's be hard to eat them!!
ReplyDeleteKaren
Your cookies are so amazing! Thank you for linking them up to Party In Polka Dots!
ReplyDeleteShelley
These are Fab :)
ReplyDeleteI love the flags! The colours are great, my biscuits always come out a bit wishy-washy when I paint on them :(
I'm from the UK (although not London) and I'm smiling reading this and the comments because I feel exactly the same way about the USA! I would swap any day!
You might want to check out this link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Royal-Wedding-William-Dress-up-Dolly/dp/1409390705/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1358860833&sr=8-2 its a Kate (& Wills!) paper doll book! They do exist ;)
Shel @ Sweet Petite
There should be Princess Kate paper dolls! Those cookies look amazing.
ReplyDeleteGreat choices for British icons and so well done!
ReplyDeleteOk 1.) I have never seen better looking cookies in my Life!!! 2.) I am a huge Anglophile and I am drooling over your Union Jacks! 3.) You just HAVE to Come over and link up at Show Me Your Plaid Monday's! You have an adorable blog!
ReplyDeleteI just pinned you and shared you on my Facebook!
ReplyDeleteLady... you are talented beyond words! One of my best friends just moved to London after Christmas, so we have had London on the brain a lot at our house. I'll have to ask my friend if she has seen any Kate paper dolls for you!
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Trish
Not sure if there are Princess Kate paper dolls (though that WOULD be cool!). Your Biscuits are AMAZING!!! I'm so inspired to make some groovey cookies now. :)
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ReplyDeleteI found you from the Mop it up Mondays link up. I would love to have you come share your post with my readers over at Sassy Little Lady’s Show and Tell Saturday. Hope to see you there!
Kathie
http://www.sassylittlelady.com/blog/show-and-tell-saturday/show-and-tell-saturday
Hey Lizy! You are going to be featured on Piggy In Polka Dots on Monday! Thanks so much for linking up!
ReplyDeleteShelley
www.piggyinpolkadots.blogspot.com
Super adorable! I am featuring these cookies today! Plus I pinned, tweeted, stumbled and +1'ed them.
ReplyDeleteThat red telephone booth is my favorite. Stopping by from the Gunny Sak linky party. I LOVE anything British . . . and am loving Downton Abbey.
ReplyDeleteHoly cow, these cookies are simply amazing--so, so impressed! Thanks so much for linking up at What's In Your Kitchen Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteLizy, these cookies are out of this world!!! Ok. they are from this world, the UK, but I mean.. they are fantastic. Do come and link them up at our linky party, which opens Wednesday (today). I'd love it.
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