heritage square museum

Heritage Square is a hidden jewel in LA. We only recently found out about it while driving on the 110 freeway. It houses Victorian buildings that were built in the 1880s and were moved to this site for preservation because they were facing demolition in the late 1960s. It makes a charming venue for vintage-styled weddings!





























We were most intrigued with this last house - it is octagon-shaped and the interior was really interesting. Imagine the amazing light inside (ahhhh- a photographer's dream! Unfortunately, we were not allowed to take photos inside). You can read more about the concept of this design here).

the getty center | out & about in LA

We love museum tours - did the garden tour and the exhibition tour on The Spectacular Art of Jean Leon Gerome. Fun day, but so much to see in one day. Will have to go back.


So many lovely outdoor seating areas.



The garden was designed by Robert Iwrin. Names he engraved on the rock: Anna Grace (his daughter) + Adele (his wife) .



Buildings designed by Richard Meier, based on an architectural grid of 30-inch squares.



Left: "Walking Flower" in the Sculpture Garden.

A maze of azalea plants, supposedly really beautiful during the flowering season.







Garden Terrace Cafe. I love the wide, open feel of the cafe.









On the left, looks like only one tree, but if you just take one step on either side, you will see that it is actually a line of trees. I thought that was pretty cool =)



Photo of me, taken by hubby. Hope you guys enjoyed the photos!