Saturday, June 05, 2010

Barbican gardens

I have never showed you were I live. We live in an apartment in the middle of the City, which is... a bit like living in the middle of... I don't know Wall Street, more or less, it's the financial district in London, where banks and major corporations are. It's handy because nor me or my boyfriend have to commute very long. It's a residential area in the middle of concrete, the Barbican was built between the end of the 1950's and the 1970's, some people hate it (concrete anyone?) some love it (because of the supposed design+the way the apartments were built). Anyway, among all those blocks of apartments there are... gardens, and a lake, and flowers, very very well kept and only for residents. A small oasis in the middle of the City. I love it, it's central, love the way the apartment is set up and the amenities. Plus there is one of the biggest art centers in Europe. These are from these morning, glorious morning, gorgeous warm weather. 
How is your weekend going so far?





Posted by Helena - A Diary of Lovely at 19:40
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26 comments:

  1. Amanda Wissmann5 June 2010 at 19:44

    Um. Can I be super jealous right now?! Because I AM! Gorgeous!!!

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  2. Anonymous5 June 2010 at 20:25

    So gorgeous, lucky you! Hope you are having a lovely weekend. xo

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  3. Unknown5 June 2010 at 20:31

    AMAZING!!

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  4. Unknown5 June 2010 at 21:09

    Oh, so gorgeous! I had always heard that the City was very sterile, clearly that is not the case! Love this post Helena, I love seeing more about my favorite bloggers!

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  5. Barbara von Enger5 June 2010 at 21:09

    Am unfamiliar with Barbican Gardens though I spent so many years in London, but I never ventured too far out of Chelsea. Charming building, the flowers are very pretty. Happy Saturday;-)

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  6. S and O5 June 2010 at 21:20

    gorgeous pictures :)
    I hope your having a wonderful weekend!

    xoxo
    Olivia

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  7. Susan5 June 2010 at 21:38

    it's a lovely place! it is good to be in the center of the city and still have some green around you :)
    xoxo

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  8. Karena5 June 2010 at 22:13

    Helena, exactly what we all need, an oasis. I love city life!!

    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  9. Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird6 June 2010 at 00:17

    I want to be there RIGHT NOW please!

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  10. Amy6 June 2010 at 03:20

    so cool...thanks for sharing that!

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  11. beautyparler6 June 2010 at 03:45

    What a lovely little community you live in! Have a great weekend!

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  12. Alely6 June 2010 at 04:42

    oh i love it! what a perfect place to live when you're a young couple!

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  13. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE6 June 2010 at 05:52

    Oh it's lovely Helena! I live in a residential area too in NYC. It sits back from the main streets of the city. My view is of downtown manhattan & looks upon a park and a playground where people play hockey. It's a really lovely area with parks and fountains and the like. Sounds like you live in a wonderful community as well. Thanks for sharing it with us sweetie!

    Hope you're having a great weekend! xoxo

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  14. Josie6 June 2010 at 07:41

    Ohhh, now I can picture you blogging in London! These gardens are so gorgeous!
    xxoo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  15. Traveller6 June 2010 at 10:54

    Beautiful! I have always wanted to see the gardens at the barbican..but haven't yet! The barbican is a great hub for the arts - I love it there! Lucky you!

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  16. Unknown6 June 2010 at 11:01

    Que buen paseito que me daría por allí...
    Muy bonita la foto desde detrás de la cascada.
    Besitosss :)

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  17. Louise6 June 2010 at 11:45

    I sort of love and sort of hate the Barbican, can't make up my mind. Your photos are lush, though!

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  18. La Vitrine des Pouppés6 June 2010 at 12:15

    Cada día me gusta más este blog, aunque a diario no comente en él, pero está lleno de encanto y buen saber.
    Te puedo felicitar de nuevo? ENHORABUENA =)

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  19. My Passport to Style6 June 2010 at 12:28

    Well, I have to say I love it, thanks for sharing looking forward to poping back soon! Sharon xx

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  20. Laura Trevey6 June 2010 at 13:45

    I love these photos, especially the water falling!

    xoxo Laura

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  21. Rhiannon Bosse6 June 2010 at 14:50

    LOVE learning more about you, you should post these kinds of things every week :) These pictures are fantastic!! I would adore living here!! Happy Weekned Helena! XO

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  22. Joie de Viv6 June 2010 at 17:52

    I'd love a garden that was very well kept and maintained (not by me). :) Thanks for sharing!

    xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

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  23. desde my ventana6 June 2010 at 19:25

    Que maravilla,justo lo que necesitamos en estos días tan calurosos de Madrid.

    Un abrazo,

    Cecilia

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  24. Anonymous6 June 2010 at 20:57

    I prefer living in the city as well, I find it very handy and close to the shops I like visiting. Some might have not like it and would prefer to live in a county, guess it'll all down to one's preference. Think I'm a city girl with all my heart :)

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  25. jozen6 June 2010 at 23:16

    JUST GORGEOUS!

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  26. Unknown7 June 2010 at 03:27

    Love it!! sounds like a great place to live!! Tus fotos cada dia me gustan mas...super artisticas!!

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