When we flew into London, our first stop was Cambridge, home of the infamous Cambridge University. Such a charming and lovely town.
In this town it was all about the bikes and the baskets.
Everywhere you went, there were bicycles. And I adored the big wicker bicycle baskets.
I was even tempted to get one to bring back home...
...but I was interested in the large oversize one and that would not have fit into my luggage.
Well, moving along on our way towards the charming cobblestoned streets of Cambridge...
Here is the most famous of Cambridge University's colleges, the imposing Trinity College.
I noticed that that the pairing of roses and lavender was a favourite planting scheme.
It was lovely walking around in the city centre.
The market. Mostly food and flowers, but also some crafts. On the Monday there was a little antiques booth where I found a few lovely vintage things. Will take photos and show them to you later...
There was some lovely shopping in Cambridge. My favourite store that we stumbled upon was this one.
Cally Co has fabric, sewing and some crafting supplies. With a vintage vibe.
Just delightful!
And I loved that they had sample pots of my favourite paint - Farrow and Ball.
My next favourite shop in Cambridge was Cath Kidston.
It's actually the second largest Cath Kidston store in Britain and was filled with lots of vintage-inspired goodness in the Cath Kidston style.
The best vintagey change rooms I've ever seen.
We stayed with husband's B.F. at his apartment in Cambridge. After a few days there, we were off to the train station to take the train to London.
Just thought I would show you the bicycle parking lot at the Cambridge train station. Amazing!
Mlle Magpie
All that color just makes me want to smile out loud.
You know...if I would ride a bike I could save a heap of money spent on fuel...and lose a heap of weight gained on food.
Deb
Posted by: debbie york | July 22, 2011 at 09:28 AM
I love Cambridge....my girls went to university there so we had many happy moments wandering around the town....Lovely photos....xv
Posted by: vicki archer | July 22, 2011 at 11:33 AM
What a wonderful trip. Cambridge University is magnificent. And I love the shopping stalls. We had a Cath Kidston here but it closed down -- guess folks in the Middle East don't go for the vintage style. :/ I loved it! Hope you are having a good day. Tammy
Posted by: Tammy | July 22, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Wow! Such lovely photos! Glad you had a great time!
tot
Posted by: Theresa Smith | July 23, 2011 at 07:22 PM
I adore Cambridge - i have been going ever since i was a child. I even got engaged there along the river bank. I try and visit once a year xx
Posted by: LissyLou | July 25, 2011 at 09:21 AM
Thank you for sharing Cambridge with me today. I am so glad you included photos of the Cath Kidston shop. I would love to travel to Britain.
Smiles,
Carol
Posted by: Carol | July 30, 2011 at 06:17 PM
Just came across your blog now, absolutely love it, love all things vintage too. Great pictures on all your posts.
Posted by: Bernadette Ryan | October 01, 2011 at 12:44 PM