London Bound

My best friend and I are leaving for a trip to London in three weeks.  Tea Towel by Maria DahlgrenLeslie and I adore London and have always talked about taking a girls trip there together. It was during the Royal Wedding (maybe it was the hats?) this past year when we called each other up and decided to make it happen. Image via Racey TayI've been to London several times but haven't been back since we started our family five years ago. We've both seen the touristy stuff and want to get more of an insiders/off the beaten path view of London this time. Image via Stuck in CustomsWe will only be there for five days (staying in Kensington) and aside from a mandatory visit to the Tate Modern and the theater, we don't have any set in stone plans. So I'm appealing to any of you who are lucky enough to be familiar with my favorite place ever...what are your must sees/dos in London? Fabulous restaurants? Pubs? Markets? Places to have a drink? Favorite place to shop or window shop? Parks? Galleries? Image via Kezzi RoseI would be forever grateful for any of your tips and will have a pint (or two) in your honor while there.