Category Archives: Art

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 →

Posted in Art, Genealogy, History, Humour, TV | 4 Comments

History Books I’d Like to Get My Hands On

Posted on July 14, 2009 by

Been thinking about these a lot lately, keep updating and trimming the list.  Have absolutely no space in the house either, but who cares… Here are my top books that I want to own: Sir Thomas Lawrence: the Artist by … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art, Books, Costume, History | 9 Comments

Castle Fraser 3D Model

Posted on May 17, 2009 by

I’ve known about this site for quite some time, but it may amuse some of my castley friends. The person running this website has made a 3D architectural model of the castle, which you can view and play with different … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Internet | 2 Comments

Easter Chicks & Spring Frogs

Posted on March 12, 2009 by

The Mum has been working hard over the Winter period, and this is her latest project. Check out the variously outfitted chicks, and their long-legged frog friends!

Posted in Art, Photos | 4 Comments

Van Dyck Exhibition

Posted on March 6, 2009 by

Continuing from my last moment of exhibition excitement, I recently discovered that the Tate is staging a Van Dyck Exhibition. How gorgeous!  Anyone that has visited the Royal Palaces in the UK must have seen his work, and I love … Continue reading →

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Thanks Sister Wendy!

Posted on January 28, 2009 by

I was fortunate enough, a few weeks ago to come across a book called 1000 Masterpieces by Sister Wendy Beckett.  It is a huge hardback book, full of information and of course, the 1000 paintings.  In fact, it is your … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Exhibitions, History, Places to go | 4 Comments

Haddo & Hedgehogs

Posted on November 9, 2008 by

One of my favourite things to do this time of year is to go to and do the things I can’t normally.  This is the thing about working weekends.  I don’t mind doing that really, but sometimes it makes life … Continue reading →

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Edwardian Love

Posted on July 21, 2008 by

These are so pretty I couldn’t resist them!  Not my usual line of collectible pictures/photos, but they really caught my eye.  Remind me to tell you about the Victorian album I rescued some time ago…

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Mysterious Figures at Castle Fraser

Posted on July 11, 2008 by

Firstly, thanks to the lovely Elinor, who recently purchased this antique engraving for letting me use her image. This engraving, probably from the 1830s/1840s shows the rear of the castle, and it’s courtyard.  It also shows many additions made by … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique, Art | 3 Comments

Doodle Week Strikes Back

Posted on July 8, 2008 by

If you didn’t doodle last time, well why not?! Doodle Week is back this month for more fun and games hosted by the lovely Laura and Claire. Shortly I will be taking an enforced blogging break, so won’t be able … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Doodle Week | 4 Comments