Harrods department store, built in the early 1900’s, is one of London’s main tourist attractions, with over 100,000 customers passing through it’s doors every day. Hubby and I always have to go in for a wander when we’re in London. We don’t spend big money in there, maybe a few pounds on a couple of their beautiful mugs, but we do love to explore the seven floors full of of fascinating wares. This is the central Egyptian escalator which was designed for Mohammed Fayed, at a cost of £30 million.
I spotted a sign advertising ‘SHOE HEAVEN’, so of course we had to head on over there as fast as possible.
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- Cute kitty faces
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- Love those heels, but maybe not.
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- So many to choose from.
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- Thigh-high boots for long-legged girls.
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- The fluffy ones tickled my fancy, but the price didn’t.
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- I wonder who dreams up some of these designs. Surely one isn’t meant to actually walk in them!
The prices were as ridiculous as some of the shoes, and besides which, there wasn’t a single pair that actually waved to me, so to hubby’s great relief, we wandered out of shoe heaven without burning any plastic.
The last department we looked around, was the interior design. I would have taken more photos, but the snooty-looking assistants were hovering everywhere. It looks as though mismatched colours are all the rage this season.
In stark contrast to Harrods’ interior, here is a pic hubby just sent me from our other house. The tile ripper-uppers have arrived and are hard at work. Do you think this distressed look could catch on for next season?
Hop you’ve enjoyed my “from the sublime to the ridiculous” interior pics. Have a great Monday.
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Such a fun post Sylvia. Pleased to see the house is going ahead in leaps and bounds.
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
I want the kittie shoes. Years ago I would have enjoyed those luxurious heels. Bt, sadly, the knees are in charge now. Fun post, Sylvia. 😁
Thanks, Issy. Yes, the kitty shoes are cute. You would probably want a pair in each colour. 🙂
I never went in for all the beautiful things I had to see in London. Your post made me laugh Sylvia. I hope the works are going as scheduled. xx
That’s good to know, Paula. Glad you enjoyed. Yes, the house is all going to plan. xx 🙂
I was in Harrods during the summer and was admiring the Egyptian staircase too. We enjoyed wandering round the sumptuous Food Hall – the decoration is almost better than the tasty food on offer!
I see the workmen in the other house are coordinating their clothes with their machinery and equipment! 🙂
It’s certainly a feast for the eyes, Elaine. Yes, those workmen looked very chic, and did a great job too. 🙂
Your comments gave me a smile. I’ve been to Harrod’s twice. Both times I walked around and left without spending a penny. I hadn’t gone to shop; I’d gone to see. 🙂
That’s the best way, John. 🙂
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Harrods takes me back to a family vacation when I was a child. I remember I found it more exciting than museums.
Hahaha Yes I can imagine that you would. I does come a close second to the Natural History Museum. 🙂
Now there’s a contrast of interiors.
I think you’re quite correct there, Frank. 🙂
Keeping cracking the whip on hubby and his crew. 😉
He is a willing volunteer. The ‘crew’ were just there for the day to lift the floor tiles and scrape the floor. He’s on his own now. He prefers it that way. 🙂
Hooray for his effort and obvious skills!
The only shop that’s more impressive is Galleries Lafayette in Paris but again just to look 🙂
I haven’t been there, Gilly, but just looked it up on Google images. Wow! 🙂
You would love it, I’m sure you’re overdue a trip to Paris Sylvia!
It’s a very tempting thought, Gilly. Maybe next year. 🙂
Oh wow! Died and gone to heaven fits the bill with this one, Ad. And quite a hefty bill 🙂
Absolutely! One would need an awful lot of money to shop there on a regular basis, but I did see people with loads of Harrods’ bags. Where did we go wrong? 😕
At birth, in my case 🙂
Einen guten Dienstag wunderschöne Bilder und tolle Verzierungen.Grüße dich lieb und Freundschaft.Gislinde
Thanks, so much, Gislinde. Hope you’re having a great Tuesday. 🙂
I take all visitors I have to Harrods, it is worth wandering around here. Also the food halls. I wanted to try a hat on last time but the price tag was so high I didn’t dare…. and it was not gold plated… 🙂
It really is an amazing place. We didn’t go to the food hall this time. I actually forgot all about it when I saw the shoes. 😀
We always go to Harrods too, but I’d need to blindfold my hubby to get him into the shoe heaven 🙂 You did well. A great post!
Hahaha. My hubby knows it has to be done, and this time our visit to the shoe department was over quite quickly, without spending even a penny. 🙂
Looks like Mr. Fayed enjoyed his foray into ‘design’ so much he’s put himself in charge of the Interior Design section too! It’s all happening at Chez ADP 🙂
Hehehe. Yes it is all happening, Meredith. The floors are all done and dusty. 🙂
Hi S- well I have been to Harrods in the late 80’s – and funny – but I think I bought a mug too – and maybe a shirt… can’t recall but I had the bag for a while.
anyhow, enjoyed your interior post – and cool shot of the mismatch fabrics – and shoe heaven not such a haven – ha! and the distressed look could catch on – let’s get is circulating – jk!
have a great rest of the day ❤
Thanks, Yvette. i love the Harrods’ mugs, especially the ‘His Lordship’ and ‘Her Ladyship’ ones. 🙂
I’ve always heard of Harrods and, of course, if I ever get to England, it’s a definite to do! Love the pictures. The place has to be amazing. Of course outrageous prices usually go along with amazing stuff! Maybe the multi-patterned sofa was a fabric sampler! heehee! I forget if you said, are you retiling or carpeting or hardwood?
Yes it is so worth a visit, Linda. We’re doing hardwood floors except in the bathrooms, which will be tiled.
Years ago when my father visited England, he went to Harrods, he brought us all back official Harrods bags. One day I will hopefully visit and purchase my own little trinket.
I hope so, Cathy. I bought my mom a Harrods bag, but she left it in the post office. I bought her a Bloomingdales one, and she did the same with that. I gave up after that. 🙂
Oh my, I used mine until I wore it out.
Love the escalator! I haven’t been inside Harrods for decades – I am surprised they didn’t arrest you for taking photos, they might have thought you were casing the joint 😉
And I love your BIG windows in your new house – can just see one of those mulit-coloured sofas there – or not 😛
Thanks, Jude. I think they sort of expect tourists to take a few pics. Maybe it’s good for business. Free advertising if the photos they go on Tripadvisor. 🙂
As for the multi-coloured sofa….I don’t think so. 😯
and great photos
Thanks, Marylou. 🙂
Gorgeous to visit.
I think the work in side your house is more satisfying look than the ones from Harrods shoe and interior departments 😉
Well, I guess that men are more interested in such things, rather than ladies shoes and such frippery. 🙂
Well, we want women to look good too 🙂
That’s good. We do our best. ^_^
Impressive… 😀
Thanks, Drake. 🙂
I will be there in May!!!! ❤ Great shots!
Thanks, Cindy. Something to look forward to. 🙂
everything in harrods is beautiful and pricey! my daughter and i were there two weeks ago. i didn’t know MF spent that much money for the central escalator 🙂
Yes, I agree with you. Far too expensive for my purse. 🙂
Those shoes are something else and so is the mismatched decor. Am glad hubby didn’t talk you into looking for work boots to help him with the transition. 🙂 Looks like things are moving right along.
I don’t think that Harrods sell such things, Lynne. Yes the work is progressing nicely, but a while yet before I can get involved. 🙂
Wow! Those shoes are hideous. But the escalator was a treat.
Yes, they are very strange, aren’t they? 🙂
I find flat shoes most uncomfortable;e as I do very high heels… So I probably would settle for another store when it comes to shoes because I would be too tempted ?
Me too, Mel. I can’t wear very flat shoes. I feel as if I’m falling backwards. 🙂
You have to love a good shoe shop.
Always fascinating to have a browse. 🙂
The interior of the store is just stunning and is well worth the visit.
Yes it is, and we always have to pay it a visit. 🙂
Great in-sights of Harrods, thank you, this is really nice!
Thanks, Dina. Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
That is some escalator… I bet hubby was in a panic when you went looking for shoes… …. I know I do when Linda heads that way… not that I would even take her there. …
Hahaha…… You’re a wise man, bulldog. 🙂
Thank you for that fantastic glimpse of a place I will probably never see in person.
You’re welcome, Dawn. I’ve saved you the airfare. 🙂
Lol..indeed you did. 🙂
Lovely shoes, at least to look at. Those are deadly weapons. 🙂
Absolutely deadly. Those heels could really do some damage. 🙂
You have a good sense of humor Sylvia. The distressed look indeed. Thanks for the trip to show heaven!
It’s looking very distressed at the moment, Sue, but they’re busy shovelling up all the bits as we speak. 🙂
mmmm! starting to see the theme you have planned for the place 😉
I got lost when I saw the boots. I love boots! You won’t get me away from that place for sure Sylvia. 😀 Great shots hon. 🙂
Thanks, Sonel. We women are all the same, aren’t we? “D
Oh yeah! 😆
I haven’t been inside Harrod’s for years so wouldn’t have seen the Egyptian escalator. Looks…interesting. I can only imagine the price of those shoes, yikes 😮 Great to see the last photo Sylvia, it’s a great look 🙂
You don’t want to know the shoe prices there. Much to expensive to actually wear. 😀
Is the shoe shop in Harrods self service or is there a nice young man to take your instep?
Oh, definitely not self-service! You would have a simpering young man to sashay off to find your size for you. 🙂
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Oooh lovely pics – are you allowed to take photos in Harrods? When I tried to they came down on me like a ton of bricks – miserable weather, go figure!
Go strippers, go strippers!
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Thanks for the visit. 🙂