There was something I didn’t mention yesterday about my trip to Boyes in Arnold. I discovered that Arnold also has some great charity shops. And after perusing their selection of goodies and picking up a rather nice vintage sheet and … Continue reading
Category Archives: ceramics
wirksworth weekend
It was Wirksworth Festival Art and Architecture Trail this weekend. It’s a fantastic annual event in which the wonderfully picturesque town of Wirksworth in Derbyshire becomes one huge art gallery. There’s art in houses and homes, art in shops, art … Continue reading
blue is the colour
Once again I have embarked upon a love affair with Scandi ceramics. Isn’t this design just perfect? That deep, deep blue against the white is just wonderful. This pattern is Mon Amie (French for “my friend”) and was designed … Continue reading
hello saucy – reprise
Just a quick post to let you know that the search is over. Yes folks, this is the little beauty that will be taking pride of place atop our table, filled to the brim with a plethora, nay a cornucopia even, … Continue reading
hello saucy!
There is something lacking from our household at the moment. No, it is not our joie de vivre (though we could all do with a bit more of that). We are very partial to homemade sauces and gravy in our … Continue reading
tip top
Yesterday my sister introduced me to the delights of the local tip shop. Next to the tip, a big tin shed magically transformed itself into an Aladdin’s cave of delights upon stepping inside. Row upon row of mismatched shelving, heaving … Continue reading