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Art is….
Over the last few months on my In The Limelight radio show I have been pondering the question – what is art? – with my interviewees. The question was sparked by the controversy (yet again) of the winner of the 2010 Turner prize, which was a sound installation. Is art only visual?? I don’t think… (read more)
The Unimaginable YES
Sometimes you see something and you just have to say ‘yes’. The moment I saw this painting by Alison Knox, in her studio, I knew it belonged on my wall. It isn’t there yet but if it is meant to be, then it will find its way there. The photograph doesn’t really portray the full… (read more)
Very P.O.S.H!
Remember the Dr Who scarf? Did you have one? Do you still have it? Sally Morten, creator of designer knit wear in fuzzy felt has revamped that very style and given it a real 2011 twist. In fact she has made designer fuzzy felt the in-thing to wear this season, whether it’s a scarf, a… (read more)
A moment of bliss
This afternoon Maisie and Jock snuggled down for a little rest together. I just had to capture it for posterity!
Beauty in a 56g bar
I have always liked chocolate – no make that loved chocolate. But as my tastes have matured and I’ve started to wean myself off Cadbury’s Caramel and onto more sophiscated offerings, I have discovered a love that is far deeper and far more satisfying. Like many relationships you can have the sweet sugar rush that is… (read more)
I felt my soul dance
It is a rare thing, it seems to me, to experience something that resonates completely in your soul. By this I mean it gives you more than sheer enjoyment and it goes deeper than touching your heart. It is as though you have been taken to the very essence of yourself and you are shown something of… (read more)
A formula for creating beauty
Has Nora Fok defined the formula for creating beauty I wonder? Yesterday I took my best mate to see Cloud Nylon – the exhibition of Nora Fok’s incredible jewellery and wearable sculpture at The Harley Gallery. There really are not the words to do justice to Nora’s work. It is breathtakingly beautiful but for me there is… (read more)
Beauty in a bargain!
There is nothing quite like nabbing a bargain in the ‘end of sales’ clearance. I haven’t done much shopping in the sales this year, I’ve looked on and off, but buying the new bed and bedding to go on it was the first priority. And to be honest I haven’t seen much that whispered or… (read more)
Newly bedded bliss
Our new bed arrived this week. I have been waiting sooooo long for this moment. I loved my old double bed but while it was perfect for a single girl, it wasn’t quite so good for two of trying to sleep in it – especially when one of us is 5ft 6 and a bit and… (read more)
Beautiful music – a common language
Today I discovered Playing for Change; connecting the world through music. www.playforchange.com Check it out. Watch some of the awesome videos. It just shows what beauty can be created when you bring the ends of the world together in the common language of music. Enjoy!