goldmining

Minerals, metal. We've been digging them up for such a long time. The bronze age, the iron age, copper, tin....

Everyday wonders. Something to think about when we roll out the aluminium foil.

I try to give the old tins I find some thought in respect of all that went into making them.

(Oh, and of course if you'd like to see more tins and toolboxes you may find them by clicking here.)

Stationery

I find old stationery soothing. It's calm and beautiful and sometimes even smells good.

Ok, I'm not the only one crazy here..

You can buy the pretty one above here. See other people share the love!

Work in Progress, BonVoyage!

I've bravely signed up for a stall at the Moriac Makers Market on Sunday May 6th this year. Well, when I say brave I only mean brave for me as I've realised it's only 2 and a bit weeks away. Ahhah.

I've been reading about the Thames river in London and the docks.

I also like the illustrations in these books on Nelson and Francis Bacon.

I don't know that the word "inspiration" has any direct relevance to my work but I do think that what I see filters in for sure!

BonVoyage cushions and stool.  I hope at market time, somebody finds them suitable.

I have to say I'm a little charmed by the stool as a bedside table though.

Work in progress above.  Say hi if you meet me at the market and I must also say thanks to Jasmin who runs the market for the lovely welcome on her blog!

Moriac Markets has a Facebook page that you can like too. 

Busy as I am I've heard its a lovely event and I'm looking forward to it.  So happy my sister Rachy is coming along to help me - fab - coffees, cakes, shopping.

 I imagine a sailors tot of rum will be the thing when we get home too!

library

I love the graphics in old books.  How good they look with just a couple of colours.

These are from some school books on oil, speed, sound and movement.  What a fab job they do!

this practically amounts to a fetish

Seashore

Things I enjoy - the sea, old illustrations, combinations of the two!