Treasures and Doodles from London

I loved being back in London, even for a short time.

For those who missed the blog post from a few weeks ago - I had the opportunity to live in London on a work-abroad/exchange program 23 years ago, immediately after graduating college. I lived and worked there for three months and then spent 4 weeks traveling Europe by train.

I enjoyed visiting some of my old stomping grounds, seeing what had changed and stayed the same. I loved visiting places I had only read about in books. My two favorite highlights were the Sherlock Holmes Museum and the historic art shop L. Cornelissen & Son, established in 1855. The Docklands Museum in Limehouse was a worthwhile use of time as well.

The Sherlock Holmes Museum - the guides all pretend like he was a real person vs. a fictional character in books. It was so much fun.

Established in 1855 this art supply shop is so quaint and unique.

I am quite proud of the restraint I showed while shopping at L. Cornelissen & Son. I purchased a small set of pastel chalks handmade in London and two bottles of ink made using medieval recipes.