This Memorial Day Weekend, Nikki traveled to the U.K. The trip was filled with friends, art, good food, shopping, and relaxation. Ride along for the highlights!
For the first time, Nikki decided to take an international day flight instead of an overnight one, and it was a game-changer. The advantage of landing in the evening and having a comfortable hotel room ready for a good night’s sleep was a refreshing start for the first day of touring!
On the first day in London, Nikki saw friend and artist Tanya Ling‘s show at the Ronchini Gallery. Afterward, Tanya Invited Nikki to the Chelsea Arts Club. Seeing the authentic, quirky people of the London Art Scene was fun. Nikki also had the privilege of visiting Tayna at her gallery and saw some current paintings in the works π
On the art theme, Nikki visited Gideon Rubin’s studio in South Hampstead the following day.
Ironically, he is incredibly talented and enjoys painting hair (he’s bald).
Nikki also visited some of her favorite shops in London, such as egg, Mouki Mou, Alex Eagle, and Anya Hindmarch, where she got a little bespoke toiletry kit. She also stopped by our friends at Sabah House on Chiltern Street.
As for restaurants, The Wolseley is always a favorite, as is J Sheekey and, of course, Indian food. Nikki went to a newer one called Trishna near Chiltern Firehouse and highly recommends it. You know the food and drinks are good when you forget to take photos π€ͺ
Nikki and her husband then took a few days in the countryside in the Cotswolds at the Soho Farmhouse. It was a very chill few days of eating, drinking, riding bikes, and even a milk truck! The shop there is also cute, with a bunch of small brands.
A perfect long weekend of fun, friends, and relaxation to kick off the summer βοΈ
Cheerio! Until next time π