SEE: THE WALLACE COLLECTION

A friend recommended that I check out the Wallace Collection located near Selfridges in West London. When she told me that it was one family's collection of art and furniture in an old town home, I was immediately intrigued-- I haven't seen a personal collection before!

It turns out The Wallace Collection is so much more! This family collected artwork, paintings, arms, armour, china, furniture and so much more for centuries and then widow of Sir Richard Wallace eventually bequeathed the entire collection to the state.

For more information about The Wallace Collection go to: 

http://www.wallacecollection.org

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SEE: ISABELLA BLOW FASHION GALORE! EXHIBIT

A LIFE LIVED THROUGH CLOTHES:

The Isabella Blow Fashion Galore! exhibit was raw, dark and edgy. The curator and designers definitely captured her life and personality within the display. Isabella was the original Lady Gaga-- totally avant-garde. She lived a roller coaster of a life until she committed suicide at the age of 48. Her death devastated the fashion community. She launched the careers of many artists including Alexander McQueen, Philip Treacy and so many more... such a sad end to such a talented woman.

The exhibit was amazing. I had goosebumps the entire time I was in there and I left feeling totally inspired. I will definitely go back before it leaves early March. insane. insane. insane.

SEE: BRITISH MUSEUM

Thursday, I ventured out to the British Museum. I heard that there were mummies at this museum and anyone who knows me, knows how much I love mummies... Well, maybe that's not true, but I seriously love mummies-- and aliens for that matter! 

I absolutely LOVED the British Museum. I didn't have any expectation for the museum since I didn't do any research beforehand, but I was thrilled to find out that it wasn't just a museum about Britain, it was a museum about the world! 

The museum is separated into countries and/or regions: Africa, Americas, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Rome, Asia (GO EK!), Europe and the Middle East. I am VERY proud to say that I walked through the entire museum minus three rooms that were closed. The 4.5 hours I spent in the museum flew by, even though it was very crowded, it was a very peaceful place.  I would definitely recommend putting this on the travel itinerary if you come visit. I plan on going again with James in a few months to catch things I didn't see the first time!

Ancient Eqypt

Asia

 Africa

Americas

Middle East

warhol.

and when all else fails, just scribble.

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