My poor blog is getting rather neglected of late...but i make no apologies as all the beautiful weather we've been getting here in the UK has to be enjoyed.  I have no work to show you because i simply haven't done anything and only went into my art studio this week to tidy it.

(from this)

 (to this...you can even see a work surface)

...and i've not been back in since.  Instead i've been 'gallivantin' around visiting friends, family and places and i've enjoyed every minute.  

Filey,North Yorks, last week...

..we've also been making use of our National Trust Membership and have visited some beautiful places like Attingham Park again, although as it rained we looked around the house this time.

In addition, we have been putting much thought into our businesses, Indigo Moon is ticking along nicely but there are exciting changes and opportunities in the air, i can't say much at this point in time, but will soon enough.  In the meantime my blog will become a little more neglected in the short term only, so please bear with me!

The weather here is slightly cooler today, more like a normal summer actually, i'm working all day, but am looking forward to Claudia's party later at The Central, a rather nice relaxing end to the day.

XOXO

Hello from the very warm Montgomery/Shrophire borders, i'm sorry i have no new work to show you at the moment, it's been far too hot to be locked away in the studio.  I have, however, been out and about visiting places, family and friends, i've been photographing, collecting and sketching like mad in my sketch books, which i'm filling with ideas ready for when the horrible cold weather returns!  so here's a little bit of what i've been doing...

...our early evening picnic at Montgomery Castle

Gav dishing out lovely fresh salmon, baked potatoe and salad

notice the glasses of bubbly?....ice cold pink champagne

 the view we looked out on

 the castle to the back of us

better than any restaurant

 the weather is so gorgeous at the moment, it just has to be taken advantage of.  Montgomery Castle is stunning and just two minutes from our front door....albeit up a very steep hill! but worth the climb.

Attingham Park

and another picnic in the walled garden 

(minus the champagne this time)

 Tamworth Pig(s)

 Indigo Moon

Things have been very quiet in the shop recently, everyone enjoying the nice weather too i guess.

but selling enough to manage, which is the main thing.

Yesterday Gav and i Drove up to the coast to Llandudno, Conwy and around to Bangor.  Cool walks on the beach and a visit to Penrhyn Castle (for a picnic).  I forgot to take the camera though!!  

Hope everyone is enjoying this gorgeous weather as much as i am.

XOXO