THE GREEN EYED MONSTER

We’ve arrived. After a good drive down from the north west four hours later

we landed at my sister’s in Witney, Oxford.

And I’ll have to tell you there’s a touch of the green eyed monster

about as I sit here in my sister’s pretty cottage garden.

I really am quite envious even though I have my own patch.

The variegated rose has been flowering for years and has a lovely perfume to it.

It’s been in that long she can’t remember the name of it. After googling it,

we think it could be called ‘Sentimental’

I’ve not been used to driving long distances for quite some time and doesn’t my

back know it. I’m like an old crock. Happily Frida my 18 year old VW beetle

survived the journey better than me and like me she loves the bit when we get on

the toll road. It’s so nice after the high volume of traffic on the M6.

After a chippy tea we sat and had a relaxing evening chatting.

On Thursday we went into Witney and I treated myself to a browse around Waterstones.

It must be two years since I’ve been in a bookshop. It felt so nice and I treated myself

to this book. An author I’ve not read before but have heard good reviews about.

GOOD READS REVIEW

Jill called in the Sota Gallery to pick up a poster she’d had framed.

The range of artists and types of art was amazing and we chatted for ages with the

owners about the pieces and how they were created and sourced.

Philip was pretty starstruck when he found out that the clockmaker Steve is the very

same one who appears on the BBC programme ‘The Repair Shop’.

He even went in on the pretext of having his watch looked at.

We giggled when he came out sulking because Steve was on holiday.

On Saturday I’m off to meet one of the members of my No Rules Textile Society.

We are going to visit the excellent sewing centre in Witney and then go for coffee

and cake.

Have a lovely weekend

Lynn

x

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ANNIE’S FRIDAY SMILES

What's on your workdesk ........ The return of the Doodly Birds .....

Back from a lovely week spent with my sister in Witney Oxford

While I was there I found time to make this Blackberry basket brooch

Do you remember this squawky lot ?

The Doodly Birds, well they have come out of hibernation

in the form of two jute shopping bags that Postmaster Glynn

asked me to make for his wife.

What amazed me once I got talking about them was how many people 

are still using their bags, it must be at least two years since I did any.

Can't stop long today as I am off to the matinee performance of

Shirley Valentine starring Jodie Prenger at the Lowry, Salford Quays.

I'm doing a bit of talking to the wall myself this week as the wandering welder 

is away in Essex.  At least I don't have to make any teas.

Enjoy your week and here's the link for a bit of deskhopping

over at Julia's place

WOYWW LINK

See you soon 

Lynn x

What's on your workdesk ........ The return of the Doodly Birds .....

Back from a lovely week spent with my sister in Witney Oxford

While I was there I found time to make this Blackberry basket brooch

Do you remember this squawky lot ?

The Doodly Birds, well they have come out of hibernation

in the form of two jute shopping bags that Postmaster Glynn

asked me to make for his wife.

What amazed me once I got talking about them was how many people 

are still using their bags, it must be at least two years since I did any.

Can't stop long today as I am off to the matinee performance of

Shirley Valentine starring Jodie Prenger at the Lowry, Salford Quays.

I'm doing a bit of talking to the wall myself this week as the wandering welder 

is away in Essex.  At least I don't have to make any teas.

Enjoy your week and here's the link for a bit of deskhopping

over at Julia's place

WOYWW LINK

See you soon 

Lynn x

We've just landed....

The Doodly Birds have just landed back in Whitworth from their sojourn to Witney, Oxford where we had a lovely week with my sister that went much to quickly.

Those of you who want to know what was in the box before Cobey the cat claimed it, well look at this.

 

 A late Christmas present from my sis.  I've wanted one for ages and  this one is like new.  

Lucky me also received these early birthday presents.

 They are made by enamalist FIONA CAMERON

Link for more of Fiona's work

This little mosaic is of some more lovely pieces my sister Jill has in her home.
The orchid has been in flower for 10 months.

Another treat we had was to visit the Watermill Theatre at Bagnor, Newbury
http://www.watermill.org.uk/
If you live anywhere near there I strongly recommend you go.  It is set in the most idyllic surroundings, has a wonderful restaurant & bar and is very friendly.
 We saw a truly funny farce of BEN HUR.


Tomorrow I am going to make a few mosaic pictures of the things and people we saw at Art In Action at Waterperry, Oxford.  Including this little fella.

Nice to be back, sort of !

WWW.DOODLYBIRD.CO.UK

We've just landed....

The Doodly Birds have just landed back in Whitworth from their sojourn to Witney, Oxford where we had a lovely week with my sister that went much to quickly.

Those of you who want to know what was in the box before Cobey the cat claimed it, well look at this.

 

 A late Christmas present from my sis.  I've wanted one for ages and  this one is like new.  

Lucky me also received these early birthday presents.

 They are made by enamalist FIONA CAMERON

Link for more of Fiona's work

This little mosaic is of some more lovely pieces my sister Jill has in her home.
The orchid has been in flower for 10 months.

Another treat we had was to visit the Watermill Theatre at Bagnor, Newbury
http://www.watermill.org.uk/
If you live anywhere near there I strongly recommend you go.  It is set in the most idyllic surroundings, has a wonderful restaurant & bar and is very friendly.
 We saw a truly funny farce of BEN HUR.


Tomorrow I am going to make a few mosaic pictures of the things and people we saw at Art In Action at Waterperry, Oxford.  Including this little fella.

Nice to be back, sort of !

WWW.DOODLYBIRD.CO.UK

HIC ! HIC ! This is your roving reporter

Hic ! HIC !  Hello from Wychwood Brewery in Witney, Oxfordshire.  We have just had a tour of this fabulous Brewery and of course we had to sample the whole range of beers. 

Delicious hic ! Oops pardon me !

http://www.wychwood.co.uk/



I even got to have a look in the vat, nearly fell off the ladder the aroma was that strong.  Then I acted as a barmaid serving up all the samples.  I felt like one of the wenches from days gone by.  I didnt have my low cut top on though or a frilly petticoat.  Have you got the picture hic !

We are having a lovely time staying at my sister's and look at these two lovelies.  The bird theme must run in the family as Jill has several pictures and art pieces all with a bird theme.  These were made by Hannah Turner. http://www.hannahturner.co.uk/

I love this piece by Yorkshire artist Fiona Cameron

Jill gets most of her pieces from the Sarah Wiseman Gallery in Summertown just outside Oxford.

http://www.wisegal.com/

I bought her this paper lightshade while we were out shopping the other day.

Then look who sneaked in and gave us all a shock when he crawled out this box which was on the floor in the living room.  Its Cobey the cat from next door.  Do you think he was looking for a few Doodly Birds ?

Sorry Cobey they are at home in Lancashire.

Now you see the nosey ones amongst you will be saying "But what was in the box before the cat ?"

Well you will have to wait and see.

I am blogging from my sister's laptop and it has taken me ages.  I hope you will think it was worth it.

Back home Wednesday with lots to tell and some great photographs too. 

Lynn xx

Also linked to WOYWW (what's on your workdesk)

WWW.DOODLYBIRD.CO.UK

HIC ! HIC ! This is your roving reporter

Hic ! HIC !  Hello from Wychwood Brewery in Witney, Oxfordshire.  We have just had a tour of this fabulous Brewery and of course we had to sample the whole range of beers. 

Delicious hic ! Oops pardon me !

http://www.wychwood.co.uk/



I even got to have a look in the vat, nearly fell off the ladder the aroma was that strong.  Then I acted as a barmaid serving up all the samples.  I felt like one of the wenches from days gone by.  I didnt have my low cut top on though or a frilly petticoat.  Have you got the picture hic !

We are having a lovely time staying at my sister's and look at these two lovelies.  The bird theme must run in the family as Jill has several pictures and art pieces all with a bird theme.  These were made by Hannah Turner. http://www.hannahturner.co.uk/

I love this piece by Yorkshire artist Fiona Cameron

Jill gets most of her pieces from the Sarah Wiseman Gallery in Summertown just outside Oxford.

http://www.wisegal.com/

I bought her this paper lightshade while we were out shopping the other day.

Then look who sneaked in and gave us all a shock when he crawled out this box which was on the floor in the living room.  Its Cobey the cat from next door.  Do you think he was looking for a few Doodly Birds ?

Sorry Cobey they are at home in Lancashire.

Now you see the nosey ones amongst you will be saying "But what was in the box before the cat ?"

Well you will have to wait and see.

I am blogging from my sister's laptop and it has taken me ages.  I hope you will think it was worth it.

Back home Wednesday with lots to tell and some great photographs too. 

Lynn xx

Also linked to WOYWW (what's on your workdesk)

WWW.DOODLYBIRD.CO.UK