Getting Crafty at the Art Workers' Guild.

The Art Workers' Guild in London is an organisation that brings together all kinds of craftsmen. Founded by a group of architects in 1884, the guild is still an important place for those that work in the applied arts, and tonight it celebrated its centenary. In 1912 they moved into a Georgian house in Bloomsbury, and a hundred years ago they built a huge meeting hall that is still used today. To celebrate the work of their members, there were showcases and demonstrations of various crafts, including lino prints and wood carving. From a bindery company, we learnt to print gold on to leather, and came away with these handsome little initials.

Rainy Bank Holiday.

Everyone knows bank holidays are great but where do you go when you can't sit in a sunny park all day? Luckily London has plenty of museums to wander round when the rain comes. The Geffrye Museum sits along the Kingsland Road, an unlikely place for a museum perhaps, but its high walls keep it away from the hustle and bustle. Dedicated to a history of the home, the museum is great if you like a good nose around other people's houses. They have an exhibition of living rooms through the ages, offering some great inspiration for decorating your own home. They also have fantastic gardens, but as the rain carried on I decided it was best to save them for a brighter day. Pay them a visit here. 

Traveling in Style

Forget the tube, everyone knows the best way to get around in London is by boat - provided you want to go somewhere along the river. The Thames Clipper is a fantastic way to see the city, and is way more exciting than an open top bus tour. As if the boat's not cool enough, if you end up at Greenwich you can hop over the river on the cable car. The views look great at sunset as the evening light fades behind the O2. Far cooler than getting the bus home.