One of my favourite things to do at Christmas time is to walk around the shops, gazing at the beautiful festive window displays whilst drooling over the elaborate decorations. Last weekend I went to Fortnum & Mason's department store in London for my fix and I was not disappointed with the decor and the attention to detail. Although the prices are rather high it was still good to saunter around the store, having a yuletide treat and inhaling the spices and fragrances of the season.
The window displays at Fortnum's are always spectacular, the planning usually begins as soon as the previous display is taken down! This year's concept is 'Frozen Fayre', which is in celebration of the times when the Thames froze over and London was blanketed with glittering frost and ice. Crowds of people gather outside the store to marvel at the decadent displays of frosty grottos, parks and gold leaf tinted Christmas puddings that sparkle gloriously against the light. The spectators are inevitably drawn inside to browse and wander the many floors, who could resist? If you find yourself in Piccadilly this year why not go and take a peek? :)
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