The Natural History Museum Pt2 - Minerals Gallery

This is my favourite room in The Natural History Museum. I find the colours, shapes and textures of the stones and minerals really inspiring. It's particularly gorgeous on a sunny day when the light streams through the windows, sending dancing shimmers and sparkles across the room. I also love the wooden display cases and how everything is categorised just so (appealing to my inner geek!)...a must see.

The Pastels of Primrose Hill

The Natural History Museum Pt1 - Decorative Details

I think this is one of the most beautiful buildings in London. The decorative details within the architecture of the building are exquisite. So much so that you could lose yourself admiring it and not even get round to viewing the actual exhibits. It took me 20 mins to actually get through the front door, much to the amusement of the security guards! Whilst the man was off viewing the dinosaurs, I was entranced by the stone detailing and mosaic floors. See what you think…

I loved the monkeys that were climbing the arches, although some were a little sinister...

Chandelier lust!

Whilst sitting down to tea and toast in Cafe Seventy Nine on Sunday, I became completely obsessed with their beautiful chandeliers! Made up of glass tea cups, cake moulds and shot glasses, it has completely inspired me to create something for a bare bulb we have in the house. Next time you are in and around Primrose Hill, be sure to pop in for a look.

Sir Peter Blake and The Museum of Everything...don't miss out!

After extending its run in December, The Museum of Everything is sadly set to close its doors next weekend, much to the disappointment of its many fans! The museum is currently hosting Exhibition 3, an impressive display of the weird and wonderful from none other than Sir Peter Blake's extensive private collection. The 2 floor studio in Primrose Hill is filled to the brim with curiosities in what makes for a charming, nostalgic and often very funny experience.

Highlights include, Ted Wilcox and his embroidered pin up girls, Seaside shell mania, Walter Potter's fascinating Victorian Taxidermy (boxing squirrels for crying out loud!) and Arthur Miller's hand made miniature fun fair. Now, if that's not enough to intrigue, then you are obviously numb to curiosity! But believe me, you will kick yourself if you miss out on this. It is one of the best exhibitions to come out of last year and will leave you feeling up-beat, inspired and dying for a cuppa to discuss your favourite bits ...cue cute little coffee shop at the exit! Hopefully it will be back soon...

Never have I ever been so disappointed...another sign actually threatened death...eek!

Missoni's S/S11 campaign shot at the museum, seen here in front of Arthur Miller's fun fair. Photograph by Juergen Teller