Category Archives: Art

Field Trips Galore!

Posted on March 12, 2011 by

Just a quick hello, to thank everyone who has supported me with my study and exams recently – I passed with flying colours! I am now doing several more History of Art and Scottish History courses.  I thought my regular … Continue reading →

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I’m Watching You…

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

If you readers are anything like me, your radar systems will be working to identify any potential programmes about historic houses – so here are a few of my favourites from the past and present… Castle in the Country – … Continue reading →

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New Swag!

Posted on July 14, 2010 by

Out and about on my travels I found the following ‘new’ things for my collection: Another vintage postcard of The Monument, and an engraving of Regent Street I rescued from a junk shop in a really ratty frame.

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Portrait of Edward I With a Touch of Regency

Posted on February 11, 2010 by

Longtime readers may remember I bought an original watercolour of Eleanor some years ago.  I’ve just come across a comission the same artist has completed of her husband Edward I! I do like it – just wish it wasn’t modelled … Continue reading →

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Why Am I Haunted by Venice?

Posted on January 30, 2010 by

For some reason at the beginning of this week, for at least three nights in a row I dreamt about Venice.  Why?  I just don’t know.  I haven’t watched, read, looked at or otherwise done anything remotely involving Venice.  Yet, … Continue reading →

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Eleanor’s Cross At Waltham

Posted on November 30, 2009 by

Take a look at my lovely ‘new’ 1880s picture of Eleanor’s cross at Waltham.  I had not seen this particular image previously, and was admiring it last week. Enter the lovely Carol – who got it for me!  Sending lots … Continue reading →

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Knitted News

Posted on October 30, 2009 by

Time for another knitted update from the Mum’s latest creations. The Mum has been busy this year, not only with her own creations, but with some commissions.  First up was a request to provide bats for sale at some bat … Continue reading →

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The Cameo, Plus Other Pictorial News

Posted on October 22, 2009 by

As promised in my previous post, here amongst other things is the early plastic (probably early twentieth century) cameo brooch I bought at the antiques/collectibles shop at Haddo. It is dark brown, detailed and gorgeous!  Didn’t hurt that it only … Continue reading →

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Vintage Shopping – Jewellery or Silhouettes?

Posted on August 29, 2009 by

I’m really missing finding my antique jewellery bargains.  I’ve also now been lured into looking at antique silhouettes.  Great things to get, easy to store and the cheaper end of the market to buy thank goodness! I haven’t had my … Continue reading →

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Supersizing With Desperate Romantics? Who Do You Think You Are?

Posted on July 27, 2009 by

TV joy, that’s who. After the recent barren wasteland of historical TV, (or maybe that’s just my perception, lol) I have lately been treated to no less than 3 historical TV programmes a week.  Albeit, they haven’t all been about … Continue reading →

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