I have always been curious to learn more about Vincent Van Gogh and the
team over at Timothy James & Partners were able to
make my dreams come true and my girl Leanora too. We were able to delve deep
down into the creative mind of Van Gogh together as a family.
Timothy James independent financial advisers have a huge
appreciation for art and are proud to be the official sponsor of the Van Gogh Alive - The Experience in London. This immersive experience
would not have been possible without them.
Thirsty for knowledge? Our journey starts at the beginning so let’s dive
in shall we!
Van Gogh a Post-Impressionist painter born in 1853 in a small town south
of Netherlands, was a self-taught artist who did not find his true passion
until his late 20's. Within 10 years he produced more than 2,000 works of art,
930 of that was oil paintings and 1,100 drawings and sketches. He only managed
to sell a handful of these in his own lifetime, which include landscapes, still
lifes, portraits and self-portraits.
It is truly a magnificent experience, and those lucky or unlucky enough
to see Van Gogh’s artwork in real life are in for a real treat in experiencing
his work in this virtual way. I do not even think my pictures truly capture its
beauty, the colour and the music that accompanies this exhibition is truly
remarkable and I can’t sing its praises more. It made for a wonderful day out
with Leanora, just being able to get lost in the beauty of his artwork is
magical, even for those who are not major art fans, just getting to learn more
about Van Gogh and seeing, no feeling his artwork projected in this way is
truly beautiful and an experience to be hold.
They visually put this together in the most remarkable way, the art work
is projected on a 360-degree digital floor-to-ceiling projection is a
wonderful artistic experience, where you are completely engulfed into more than
300 of Van Gogh’s sketches, drawings, and paintings through the use of
floor-to-ceiling digital projections.
I have to say a massive thank you to Timothy James for opening our eyes and being able to experience this exhibition and while this exhibition may have just closed its doors here in London I do know that they are heading over to Salford Quays next in October and running until early next year, then shortly after over in Birmingham. I can’t recommend it enough! If you live in those areas, why not grab some family and friends and make a whole day of it and immerse yourself in the world of Van Gogh, you can find tickets and more information here.
After a lovely time spent at the Van Gogh Immersive experience, we set
off to one of our favourite places to eat in Soho, which we recently
posted about in Where to eat in
London.
Have you attended Van Gogh Alive exhibition what did you think?
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Lindsey
Disclaimer: this is a paid collaborative post but all words are my own
We. Love. A. Rainy. Day. Nothing quite says Autumn is hear than with a little rain and a chill in the air. To be honest we are always out every weekend hands down guaranteed, always doing fun things in and around London, but this weekend I thought we stick a little closer to home and enjoy the leaves and rain falling from inside our home.
You know, I've never played this game up until recently and I do not know why, Leanora and I love it, it makes for a great family rain day game, granted I always lose, but it also helps with Leanora's maths, so winning all round....well me losing
Bake
With the kids settled back into school I plan on getting our aprons on and making the traditional school cake, I did have this on the blog, but knowing me I've accidentally deleted it, but you can find the recipe up on my Instagram here. But fret not i will certainly be putting it back up on here next week. I think there is something so satisfying about baking and baking with kids is fun, well until they make a mess, but eating our end result together is a sweet treat in itself.
Addams Family
My favourite 90's family movie, recently adapted in to an animated film, the second installment comes out next Friday, I've already pre-ordered our cinema tickets and very excited about going, so this weekend why not give yourself a little refresher and watch the movie version it is a great spooktacular way to start off the spooky halloween month, plus you can snack on our ghost pretzels whilst watching.
Always eager to learn and explore, why not head over to the beautiful wonders of Sea World, we always go tot he one in Chessington, but there are so many more dotted in and around London, it makes for a great day of spotting Dory and also keeps you sheltered from the rain all at the same time about learning about some magical undersea creatures.
Go puddle jumping
Ok, whilst I hate getting wet, the kids don't so I say hell with it and fully embrace these wetter months, get your wellies and raincoats on and head on out of the house, for some little exercise and a splash of puddle jumping with the kids then warm up with a coffe or hot chocolate and your favourite pastry.
What are your favourite rainy day activities? Let us know in the comments below.
Don’t forget you can also follow me over on Instagram or by using the #LondonMumma tag to show me what you get up to on this rainy weekend or keep up to date on what’s new on the blog via Bloglovin and you can follow me on Pinterest for some more summer fun.
Lindsey
Fridays are the ultimate family movie night in our house, after a long week at work and school, we normally head straight out for dinner, then come home laden with goodies galore, throw on some comfy lounge wear and settle in for our Friday family movie night.
Growing up as a kid, we always had Saturday evenings or Sunday afternoons as our family movie time, back then it was all Star Wars, Labrynith or the Goonies, fast forward 30+ plus years later and a kid in tow, they are still some of my favourite films, luckily for me Leanora loves them too, well......Not yet Star Wars she may be a tad too young to sit through it, but don’t worry I’m working on it.
Luca
Disney+ latest family movie, set in Italy were two young boys become fast friends looking for adventure and knowledge. I absolutely adored this film, I even got a little upset at the end, when Luca set off to school leaving his best bud behind. Lica is funny, courageous and absolutely inspiring.
Raya & The Last Dragon
I mean come on, this movie hands down is amazing, I think Leanora and have watched this a million times, who hasn’t! This was one the first movies to be released throughout COVID, naturally in the cinema but in s lockdown, but Disney+ had this to purchase via a premium service, totally worth every penny for this epic adventure.
The Croods
I mean who doesn’t love a laugh out movie and this set in the stone age following a very weary family, with an ever so curious daughter, is the perfect family Friday night movie. Plus we are super excited as Croods 2 comes out next week and it will be Our first time back in a cinema since the restrictions have been lifted.
The Mitchell’s vs The Machines
Randomly we srumbled upon this coming of age, machine family fighting movie on Netflix. This story follows a family who’s daughter is a little different, sets off for college, which like most teenagers who can’t wait to run off for independence is brilliant. Dad who decides instead of letting his daughter jump on a plane to spread her wings at college, decides NOPE! Family drive, to the daughters frustration and along the way, they try to make memories, but those memories comes at a cost, a battle with the machines, a loving family movie is a must to watch.
Dora & The Lost City of Gold
I mean who doesn’t know Dora, the explore theme tune. Literally grew up hearing my little cousins and nieces and nephews singing all about Doras adventures with her trusty backpack. This film version I have to say did not disappoint, I was a bit sceptical at first, but as soon as I watched the song came flooding back.
The Witches
Now, for me this was one of my favourite Roald Dahl books as a kid and the movies I simply loved and I am always worried if a remake would be as a good as the original, but this was better, well same par. This is a great introduction to kids of opening their mind to the weird and wonderful writer that Ronald Dahl is.
What adventurous movies will you and your family be watching this weekend, have you watched any of the above or what are you and your family favourite movies to watch? Let us know in the comments below or you can tag me over on Instagram by using the #LondonMumma tag to show m us what you are watching this weekend?
Lindsey
