summer exhibition

 

having bought a print at last year's royal academy summer exhibition, i received a free ticket to attend the preview show of this year's so popped down at lunch time to have a look.  unfortunately so did several hundred other people so it was completely rammed.  sadly this meant that i just couldn't face the scrum but i did manage to get off a few shots before i was reprimanded by a guard.  particularly loved the giant gorilla made of metal coathangers...truly awesome....but have no idea who made it as i also didn't want to fork out £3 for the exhibition catalogue (which you normally get for free when you buy a ticket to the general public view - which i may go back to at a quieter time).

 

shark on a bike!

a few of my favourite things....sharks....bicycles...dinosaurs!!!...from darkcycleclothing....soooo cooool!

wandering wigmore street

wandering around the West End today i happened upon this ultra cool caff on Wigmore Street (London, W1) - great interiors, delish looking food, no time to stop so forgot to get the name...then down to Alexander Furnishings for some saucy cushions and fabulous fabrics.

hotness

today i simply must have some guy bourdin in my life...hot hot hotnessssss....

notes from chris

loving the notes from chris art project in NYC...spesh as it has a mattress reference!

you leave me....breathless

according to style.com US designers rodarte have made a limited edition version of Jean Seberg's iconic New York Herald Tribune T-shirt (available in the UK at Dover Street Market...if there are any left after the fashion pack get at them).  i had the very same t-shirt back in the 80s and i wore it till it fell to pieces...i think i might search out another (cheaper) version and wear a new one out!

dachsund lamp

how cute is this lamp - can't find a supplier in the UK ...yet.

spool hooks

nice idea from design sponge

banish nasty niffs

loving these "farty lites" from dippylulu's etsy shop... brilliant!

Kate MccGwire

breathtaking pieces by Kate MccGwire who's always on the lookout for more pigeon feathers!

little theatre of dolls

looking forward to this show at the Viktor Wynd gallery ...creepy but cute little dolls from the little theatre of dolls who create edgy, dark, mysterious puppet shows for children and adults, using puppets and sets made of found/recycled materials...

gaia conceptions

i LOVE everything from Gaia Conceptions etsy store...everything looks so comfy and gorgeous.  i am particularly loving the fab fun skort (perfect for bikey rides), the handy shawl with pockets, the amazingly figure hugging dresses (just wish i had a figure like that to carry it off!), the jumpsuits and the squid scarf.....every piece is perfect...they are def on my wishlist!

home cute home

from Tom Hine in Bristol via wooster

magpie papercut

llooking at inspiration for a new tattoo, def going to be magpies involved, and am thinking of paper cuts...found some beauties by rural pearl available in her etsy shop....and just look at these cheeky fellows...

margate meltdown!

spent a brilliant day on the Kent coast at the Margate Meltdown organised by London's ace cafe - total biker heaven! the day started brilliantly as we drove down with Led Zep blaring on the car stereo.  the weather wasn't perfect as the sun decided not to show its face in typical bank holiday fashion  (the grey skies matched the moody grey sea) tho the company was and once we got to Margate everyone agreed with me that it is a fab place, with great potential, and they can see why i'm thinking of relocating. i definitely have a real good feeling about this hidden gem, not only because of the beach, sea, the turner contemporary (currently being built) and great old town...but also just cos the local people are so friendly and chatty - i think i'd feel right at home! so we enjoyed the bikefest, checked out the local arts & crafts, sampled some delicious ice-cream, visited the fantastic traditional carters steam fair and watched the crazy kids getting soaked in the sea - a good day was had by all and a good sleep when we got home from all that fresh air and laughter...the best medicine.

woof!

from planta via kingdom of style