The temperature has taken a downward turn and it was distinctly chilly outside this morning at an advertised 7°C with a “feels like” value 2 or 3 degrees cooler. (Yes, I know, that’s nothing compared with some parts of the world — my sister in Canada is enjoying snow and a temperature of -20°C — but we softy Brits are not used to such extremes of heat and cold!)

Grey Skies over St John Street

We had some shopping to do (boring stuff that didn’t merit any photos) and then set off the visit Myddelton’s deli.

Christmas ribbons

In Chadwell Street, this beauty shop has reinstalled its Christmas ribbons on its door, as it did last year.

Myddelton’s deli

We walked round Myddelton Square and then through River Street to the deli in Amwell Street. They were open but, unsurprisingly, no one was sitting at the tables outside. We bought our coffees and made straight for home to drink them in the warm.

During my last outing (see Library day), I photographed a single Christmas wreath in Myddelton Square. Today, the neighbourhood’s front doors have blossomed and there were wreaths all along our route. Interesting and varied as they may be, an endless catalogue would be boring so I will just give you a representative sample, some taken by me and some by Tigger.

By me…

By Tigger…

The alternative – Christmas ribbons

At least one householder preferred to be different by decorating the door with ribbons.

And today’s bonus, a tiny illuminated Christmas reindeer!

Illuminated reindeer