TRAVEL BY NIC…….The Perpetual Tourist!

Bonham & Butterfield Auction House, 7601 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

So this was an interesting find for us!  I’m not sure how I found out us normal, non million dollar type people could visit Bonhams’s Auction house but I did!  Can you believe we have been there twice now!  First time was all about my Hollywood infatuation the 2^nd time was for our own personal interest.

So get this, parking was free and the Hollywood Auction that we went to view was free!  My favorite number!  Lauren Becall had a private display in the main building.  Like the woman, everything of hers that they were auctioning, was set up in a very classy tasteful way.  After perusing through her personal items we  strolled across the street to another Bonham display  where we found more Hollywood treasures up for auction.

 

This display was more eclectic.  We walked in the door to find a wall of colorful, retro movie posters and classic costumes.  I was thrilled to see some items from some of my favorite movies:  Richard Gere’s motorcycle from “Officer and a Gentleman”, Meg Ryan’s hat from “When Harry Met Sally”, and much much more!

Bonham’s auction displays will vary, so you will need to check their website to see when and what they are displaying.

So how did we utilize Bonham’s Auction House for our own purposes?  Please check their website for dates and times but currently they will give you an estimate on your treasures!  Yep!  Just like Road Show!  When you get there with your item, they’ll give you a ticket that will send you to the right table to get your quote.  They had paintings, documents, autographs, misc and the list goes on and on.  I wish we could say that we walked away finding out that our items were worth billions……but no.  We still had fun though!

 

 

 

Hollywood Costume Museum

Sorry no address for this one.  This display was only here for a short time but it thrilled me!  They had over 200 costumes from classic movies through the years.  I was in heaven!  For some reason I felt like I was right there with Jack & Rose on the Titanic!  I appreciated the little Tramps costume that Charlie Chaplin wore.  I was in awe of some of the royal period costumes from Elizabeth and other monarchy movies.

Everything was displayed so well.  Nicole Kidman’s Moulin Rogue costume hung on a swing above my head.  Meryl Streep had a whole section of costumes featuring many of her films.  I loved seeing a costume from Barbara Streisand Funny Girl.

Can you tell I was in heaven!  This did cost $20 but if you have an appreciation of great movies or great clothes, you’ve got to see this!

Beachwood Café, 2695 N Beachwood Dr, Hollywood, CA

This place has been on my radar for quite awhile!  Every time we would head up Beachwood to explore Hollywood Hills, and get the BEST photo’s of the Hollywood sign.  I knew I wanted to try this cute café.  Beachwood Café did not disappoint!

Once you pass the stone posts that were meant to be a gate entering Hollywood Hills, you’ll see the café immediately to your left.  There is free parking in the back…..yea!  (Trust me, it’s hard to get free parking in LA).  Once you enter the blue doors your surrounded by the cheerful royal blue an bright yellow colors.  You know you’ve discovered a “find”!

We had breakfast there and it was delish and reasonable.  They also sell some walk up bakery items.  In conclusion, I say experience this hidden treasure!