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And a few Manolo Blahnik's at the Wallace Collection:
Drawings- https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...9d4622cc93.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...dd3b6e43f8.jpg A small sample of the shoes https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...65e73298d8.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...95440348c8.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...ce6c6d619b.jpg |
Fabulous trip report, janisj! We saw the Chihuly exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden a couple of years ago and enjoyed it.
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Janis, thanks to you I discovered Pimms. I’m now hooked. Instead of Just Airports we used Blackberry to/from LHR to S Kensington. We were very pleased with them. |
The Dior exhibit is spectacular!! I wish I was able to see it but tickets were sold out by the time i knew about it.
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Originally Posted by JamilaZ
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The Dior exhibit is spectcular!! I wish I was able to see it but tickets were sold out by the time i knew about it.
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Originally Posted by janisj
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As I've explained on a few threads (maybe not one of yours -- not sure) one can join the V&A and get immediate access to the Dior or any other exhibition without needing to have a ticket or pre-book. Not a totally insignificant expense, but in the whole of a UK trip not much ££ -- about the same as a mid-priced dinner. So for people who would love to see the exhibit -- definitely reasonable option.
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Originally Posted by cobbie2
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Janis, thanks to you I discovered Pimms. I’m now hooked. Instead of Just Airports we used Blackberry to/from LHR to S Kensington. We were very pleased with them. |
Originally Posted by ElendilPickle
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Fabulous trip report, janisj! We saw the Chihuly exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden a couple of years ago and enjoyed it.
Lee Ann Thanks -- There was a MAJOR Chihluly about 10 years ago at the DeYoung in San Francisco. It was much more extensive then this one at Kew, but it was lovely seeing them integrated into the plantings and glass houses. |
Just a final few more 'loose end' Photos -- I have a lot more but I think this is about enough for the TR . . .
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...44b117a745.jpg Some of the displays had really dramatic lighting https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...d3da10fc98.jpg Ditto https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...29d577b047.jpg This amazing table at the V&A was created on a 3D printer https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...fc2930d7ba.jpg The video explaining the process was fascinating https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...d156e4d2c9.jpg An absolutely gorgeous day at Kew - most people were in shorts. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...fc4c9b2d71.jpg Just one of many gorgeous borders |
Originally Posted by kmowatt
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I’ve put some dates in action Janis. Will fly to LHR Dec 3rd on the day flight. Good to hit the ground running on the 4th! Found a nice studio flat with London Perfect in S Ken for a great deal. I booked (FINALLY) my flights. Arrive the afternoon of Nov 29 and fly out Fri Dec 6. Looks like the only times we 'mesh' will be morning/afternoon on Wed or any time on Thursday. I have to be out at Kew by 5PM on Wed but up til 4-ish is free. No plans at all for Thursday except by late evening I'll be heading out to LHR for the last night. I think I'll try staying at the Hilton at T-2 for my T-3 flight. It so close so I can sleep in and not deal with a car service, the tube OR the Hoppa. Small window but maybe we can fit something in??? (was going to fly in / out closer to your dates but I saved almost $3,000 moving the flights back 3 days -- business over and FIRST home (Woo Woo! :) ) |
Great Janis! Thursday looks best then...will keep it flexible, haven’t made any firm plans yet! |
Hi Janis! I booked a late breakfast at the Wolseley on Wednesday the 4th (9:45). If you want to join that could be an option, otherwise I am around that area until I go to the flat pick up at 3:30. I’m going to book Christmas at Kew today for late Thursday...next week I’m in SF and Sonoma...the weather looks fab! |
Was going to top this last night with a different idea . . . but Wed breakfast works perfect. Fits really well with the rest of my plans for the day.
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Perfect!! I changed the reservation to “2”!! Look forward to seeing you again. |
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