Photos of the Week – Snow and Ice
This is the snow we had, 2h after it started!
It is Friday again – and oh my, did the organisers of #FriFotos predict the weather today in England! Titled snow and ice – I was thinking skiing and cocktails (not necessarily together), but wasn’t expecting this much snow on my own back garden! Must think of a special cocktail tonight!
But sticking with the theme, I have to share one of my latest purchases – obviously from my recent trip to the USA. I was served a cocktail a year ago in California with a single “ball” of ice, and never quite forgot it.. so when I saw these for sale, I simply couldn’t resist… guess what I will be having when it gets darker today..
How pretty does my Gin & Tonic look?
Speaking of cocktails, it is interesting how they are finally making their way to Europe. It used to be a USA indulgence, and I am happy to report this is slowly changing. Last night, I had some really nice cocktails at the Sofitel St James in London – aren’t they pretty. I probably need to do a post on the best cocktail bars in London, so I need to get out and do some research… see how nice I am? The things I do for the blog and my dear readers!
Cocktails in London
Weather permitting, I should heading to Switzerland next week – stop 2 in my very exciting Euro Tour. It will be my first time skiing in Switzerland, so I shall compare and contrast with France. It will also be a special trip as it will be a girly weekend – a bit of skiing, a bit of eating, a bit of sightseeing (we are also heading to Geneva and Zürich), and hopefully, a bit of shopping. Not to mention chocolates, of course!
The mountains are calling Mrs. O!
And finally, I will leave you with what could be the perfect photograph for this Friday’s topic – doesn’t this combine both (snow and ice) to perfection? I can see a bit of both for sure!
A gin with a view
Wishing you all a great weekend, wherever you may be!
xo
Mrs. O
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Great photos! the photo of the ski resorts makes me want to hit the slopes too.
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Can’t wait to go back!
For once, I think the snow is worse in England than Scotland!
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Absolutely! But all gone now, thank God!
Nice pics! Crazy about the London weather. I am heading home to London in just over a month and a little sad that i’ll probably miss the snow!
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I think you will – the problem with the UK is that it stops. Novelty factor, me thinks!
You make me thirsty, Mrs O. and it’s not even 8AM here!
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Be a good boy and wait!
I definitely prefer ice in the glass…
I can only handle winter from under a blanket haha.
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And you live in Chicago! So cold!
A gin with a view is a lovely shot. That is the quintessential après ski picture.
Traveling Ted (@travelingted) recently posted..Conglomeration of boats in Halong Bay Vietnam
Agree agree!
Love the snowy pics! Winter just isn’t the same without some snow and ice! Of course – icey cocktails are a perfect weekend starter! All you need is a perfect outdoor spa to finish it off! Bon voyage.
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Ohhh I like the idea of the spa… didn’t think of that!! Thanks, Anita!
Happy to see that the ice cube thing worked out so well for you. It really is lovely, along with all your other photos. I can’t believe all that snow!
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It is mad! Of course nothing compared to what we will see later this week! The ice cube is seriously fab! Can I have 2 more?
Mrs. O when are you going back to Portugal? We miss you here! We do not have snow here, of course. I only discovered your blog last week and have been reading some articles. Very nice – muito bom as we say here. Good to see a fellow Portuguese being so successful. Boa sorte! Bye bye and sorry for my English
Mário, olá! Thank you for stopping by and for supporting the blog! I am planning to go back to Portugal at the end of February. I hope!
I really like the cocktails image – I always stay at the Sofitel hotels when I find them. I am French! But did not know they had one in London.. merci!
It was my first time there and can assure you it is classic Sofitel. I did not see the rooms, but surely they will be nice!
How beautiful! I am in Switzerland and very happy you are coming to my country – is it your first time? Verbier is very chic and I think you will like it. Make sure you have raclette. I live in Geneve and love it. Zurich is also very good. Switzerland will be very happy to have you!
I have been to Zurich and Geneva – and can’t wait to go back! Has been years since I visited either city properly. Oh and don’t worry, plenty of raclette planned. And need to try the Swiss wine!
I love the Gin with view
Happy snowy weekend to you (and more snow is waiting for you in Switzerland 
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I know!! Thank you
see you next week in Verbier? If you are around would be lovely to meet you!
Glad we are like-minded when it comes to the uses of snow and ice! After all, I escaped Chicago winters and moved to Southern Spain! Happy Travels, Mrs. O!
Oh what a contrast! Both fab places
would be wrong to misuse the ice wouldn’t it? 
That last shot is just amazing! I want some snow!!!
We have too much! Thank you, Andi!
absolutely love the very last photo! ALSO- so jealous its snowy in england. nyc is bitter cold, but alas, no snow. xo!
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but you have a fab weekend in store! The last photo is, well.. when I discovered instagram!
Hi! Love the photos – and I like how you interpreted the ice as ice cubes = cocktails! I did not know there was a Sofitel in London. Always associate Sofitel with France – but makes sense of course that they are international.
Sofitel is in many many countries – I had never been to the London property before, really quite nice!
Is it really snowing in England? I didn’t know it happened! Love those ice cubes – where can I find them?
I hope I can go skiing this year. Have you skied in Austria? I am thinking France this year!
Oh it is! Snowed a little bit this Monday but today.. oh yes! The ice cubes are from williams sonoma in the USA. Never skied in Austria – France is always fab! Any favourites?
Those massive ice cubes are super cool. Where did you buy them? Where they expensive?
Have a good time in Switzerland – I used to have to go there every year, but haven’t for years. Look forward to your photos, as always
Hi John, thank you! I will, looking forward to this trip with the girls. The ice cubes (I love them!!) are from Williams Sonoma. I think they were $10 for the 2 moulds
Mrs O, I loooooooooooooove the pictures! Where did you get those ice cubes? I really would like some. Please tell me!
Love the gin photos – I love them all! Have been a way for a bit and missed your blog updates – always brighten up my week! Where are you off to next?
Oh that is so sweet, Maria! Just back from Paris and off to Switzerland next week
where have you been?
The ice cubes are from Williams Sonoma in the USA!