London: The Belated Version

I should never say I'll be back tomorrow. My life is too chaotic, and I'm too prone to distraction. Sorry about that little month-long intermission. I know it's absurd to still be talking about this trip that happened six hundred months ago. But if I don't properly thank Xanthe for her loveliness, it will continue to be an incomplete sentence in my head... a perpetually uncrossed "T". Which is a bit of a travesty after someone you've never met, who lives on the other side of the planet takes an entire day out of her life to acquaint you with her city.  

Would you believe Xanthe's sister (Zoe) owns the most adorable tea shop in London? Y'ALL. It was like someone coming to visit me in Texas, and my sister just happening to own a dude ranch. 

Tea anyone?

It was also quite the monumental way to check off a Life List item: Photograph Grown Sisters. 

Absolute beauty, inside and out.

 These make me miss my sister. There's nothing like that relationship, is there? 

La la la la!!!!

We only had two days in London, so being able to spend one of them with Xanthe and Zoe made the trip feel more personal. It also allowed us to see a part of London we would have never found on our own. If you're ever there, I highly recommend you go have tea and a cupcake at Adorable Bake-A-Boo. Then pick up a copy of Zoe's awesome Cookbook. In fact, for fun I think I'll give one away! Leave a comment before midnight CST on the 14th, and someone will be chosen at random, announced on the 15th. Good luck!

One more thing. I know this is a random note to end on, but I couldn't blog about London without mentioning our favorite meal. We got into a cab one night, asked the driver to take us "somewhere great" and ended up at Ayoush restaurant. People, I'm not exaggerating when I say this might be the best meal we've ever eaten. I was so mad when I was full. If you are ever in the area, please go. And then email me about every detail so I can live vicariously through your experience. 

Comments

[Brendazzle*]

I'm so glad you posted these. I kept checking every day to see if they went up. (Yes, I'm a blog stalker.)

[Pam Dahlin]

This sounds like a wonderful trip. Someday I will make it to Europe again!! I was in Spain only once, 10 fun-filled days when I was 20 years old. Love the pictures!

[Kacky]

Loved this - makes me miss my sisters... and want a cupcake :)

[xanthe]

Love you! x.

[Karen/Chookooloonks]

Amazing shots, Maile. This may make many people miss their sisters, but this also make me miss you!

K.

[B. in the Know]

It looks like you have been having such a great time!
Much love,
B

[JG]

great post! It's only 8:40a and now I am wanting a cupcake :)

[mary (cinco mom)]

these photos are so beautiful! what lovely sisters and sounds like a wonderful trip. :)

[Holly]

I'm heading over to London in a few weeks to visit my sister (she lives there) and it would be so nice for someone to do a shoot of the 2 of us! So lovely to see a sister post :) (crossing my fingers my epiphanie bag arrives in time!).

[Christina C]

This post made me want to get photos done with my sister and made me want to run out and get a cupcake!

[Claire]

Yay, tea time!

[Stacey Isetta]

M - I have been stocking everyday as well for a new post!! Love that it is about London - Can't wait to visit there and take Emilly (who is my 5 year old, and loves England) We will have to have tea at Bake-a-Boo!!
Also, love your new hair style. Very Pretty!!!

[Nancy K]

Great pics and post... we'll be visiting London in August... will look up some of your recc's, and would love to win the cookbook!

[Trude]

LOL I've stopped using that phrase too - it's like asking to be delayed! ;) This session is so gorgeous, nothing quite like sisters!

[Mrs. G]

Sweet post. I love my sister. :)

[Mae @ Here in This House]

oh, maile, they're simply gorgeous. i adore them! (yes, the ladies, but i mean your photographs!) i love how you've captured that sisterly spirit. yes, it truly is something special...

[Dina]

What wonderful pictures....thank you so much for sharing. And I'm glad you are back! :)

[kirstin]

such amazing portraits. you both just ooze happiness!

[Tina]

(found you through xanthe)
WOW, you really seem to capture their personalities perfectly. :)
these are beautiful photos of beautiful women.

[kristin]

oh i have been wondering about these shots for ages! you captured their spirits beautifully. in a few swear i can hear xanthe laughing. love them.