1. Markets of any kind {duh}
2. The flowers
3. Public transportation + walking, although I miss wearing heels {I've slowly stopped since it's not conducive to walking or train/bus riding}
4. The quaint side streets + mews
5. Picnics in the charming parks
I've written a lot about the markets, and I've taken many pictures of the flowers here, but I'm surprised I have yet to write about the flowers.
At any point in the year, you can find the most beautiful bouquets-- whether sold at a local, street stand, a floral market or shop, outside a tube stop, or even at a cafe. And because there seems to be an abundance of floral shops, you will always find someone carrying a colorful bunch walking down the street.
Truth be told, I was never a flower a person until after our wedding {in fact, I told my amazing florist I wanted white flowers of any kind as long as it didn't exceed X amount of dollars}. It's only until recently that I started paying close attention to these pops of color everywhere {could also be me desperately grasping for any sign of spring}.
Needless to say, I hope the photos below show you exactly why London's flowers are creeping their way onto the short list of "my favorite things about living in Europe."