Saturday, 15 October 2011

Darling, stop confusing me, with your wishful thinking....


Hello!
I wanted to show you pictures I took, of my fav artists' work at shirehall Stafford.
'SMILE'
It made me smile, but also made me want to cry, as I adore all of the following artists' work...
Julie Arkell, Lucy Casson, Janet Bolton, Abbott and Ellwood.
There were other pieces from various artists, but I have been self indulgent and just posted pics of my particular favs :-)



























Such a mouth wateringly, inspiring Exhibition.

Moving on...
couple of purses popped into my online shops.
I have been holding onto stuff that I have made recently,
 as

 calling all you Shropshire Lads and Lasses!!!
I will have a stand at the Crafty Vintage Market,
this coming Saturday 22nd October at Lydbury North.   
Looking forward to it very much, as I will be amongst some very fine artists, dealers and their wares.
Hope to see you there.

 Thanks so much for stopping by. x
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36 comments:

  1. Jane15 October 2011 at 13:46

    Oh Viv, you must have been in seventh heaven, surrounded by such pretties! Thanks for sharing them. J x

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  2. Unknown15 October 2011 at 13:55

    I was lucky enough to see this exhibition at Ruthin Craft Centre, absolutely stunning, made me smile all week.

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  3. keshling15 October 2011 at 14:52

    I absolutely love the one with the quizzical looking dog!

    K xx

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  4. somewhere on the avenue15 October 2011 at 15:09

    This work is right up my street, fantastic xx

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  5. Vivika15 October 2011 at 15:14

    Gorgeous - I would not be able to leave with one penny left in my purse!

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  6. roc15 October 2011 at 15:21

    omg - what wonderful pieces of art! wish i could have seen them in person. fantastic!

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  7. Bobbie Casey15 October 2011 at 15:39

    Gosh this is a wonderful post! Thank you for sharing this. I really enjoy these works.
    I love the new look of your blog, by the way.
    xob

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  8. Greenorchid15 October 2011 at 15:55

    Hmmmm thanks for sharing that lovely exhibition... fantastic creative flow at work... love your purses too. x

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  9. Twiglet15 October 2011 at 16:12

    Such an amazing exhibition of clever little works of art - great selection Viv. We might pop over to Lydbury North to the Vintage craft market - sounds like our kind of thing. x Jo

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  10. DollZandThingZ15 October 2011 at 16:26

    Fantastic post! Thank you so much for sharing this! I am alerting my friends to this wonderful post!

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  11. Dotty15 October 2011 at 16:53

    WOW! Gorgeous pieces. I think I know how you feel- the work of people I admire fills me with a kind of longing! ....And you happen to be one of those people:)

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  12. Kathy15 October 2011 at 17:32

    Like Carol, I saw the exhibition at Ruthin too. I loved it, especially the little creatures mending the chair!
    xxx

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  13. Unknown15 October 2011 at 17:33

    like you
    i love
    but cannot decide
    art
    or craft
    and really
    what is the
    difference
    and of course
    who really
    cares
    ...

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  14. Tina Gilmore15 October 2011 at 18:07

    Well that exhibition would make me smile too, i adore Julie Arkell's work I saw a few bits at Ruthin Craft Centre too, and your work is very much up there with hers. Hope you're ok, bought a few of your pieces from the Wearhouse in Ludlow a few weekends ago. Take Care xx

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  15. Ruth Hope15 October 2011 at 19:03

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  16. Unknown15 October 2011 at 19:15

    Oh, how I enjoyed viewing these charming, whimsical, and humorous works of art - I can see why they are your favorites.

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  17. carole johnston15 October 2011 at 21:09

    The old chair was my absolute favourite although i loved all the others too,have a great market,hope the buyers come out in droves.

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  18. Annie Cholewa15 October 2011 at 23:36

    Totally agree about the exhibition, those are some of my favourite artists too :D And maybe see you at the market next Saturday!

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  19. sarah-jane down the lane16 October 2011 at 08:40

    OMG I love lamby!!!! How gorgeous? Wishful thinking indeed - I am seriously contemplating my washing up bowl and a pile of old sunday Times....aaarghhhh, what have you done!

    Love to you Viv, thanks for making me smile xXx

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  20. Nina Lise@Mrs Moen16 October 2011 at 09:35

    What a fantastic exhibition! I particulary enjoyed the chair with all the little creatures.

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  21. Victoria16 October 2011 at 12:22

    I caught the Smile exhibition in Frome. The only word is fantastic. Lovely to see the photos. x

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  22. ale16 October 2011 at 15:08

    lovely lovely lovely!!!!!!!!!!! l also always love julie arkel!!! her sensibility is unique!!!!!!! and so your art!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!everything is adorable!!! muchos besos!!! (lots of kisses)

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  23. Pixie16 October 2011 at 16:48

    Such wonderful stuff, i live it all.
    Pixie

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  24. Vintage Fairy Tales Rebecka16 October 2011 at 21:23

    Such great inspiration for us all, this exhibition!
    But remember Viv,
    YOU are HUGE source of inspiration too<3
    Much love
    Becky

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  25. Woodwitch16 October 2011 at 21:41

    What a wonderful exhibition... Julie Arkell is fantastic - love your blog!

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  26. Carrie16 October 2011 at 23:40

    I'm so green, I really wanted to see this exhibition. I just love Lucy Casson's work and I wouldn't say no to something from Janet Bolton either. : )

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  27. Emma Thomsen17 October 2011 at 00:04

    Wowser, what amazing creativity! You must have been in 'seventh heaven' - lucky you. Thank you for sharing, I love the sheep!

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  28. Sheeprustler17 October 2011 at 01:42

    They are all increibly lovely!

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  29. mrs cheese17 October 2011 at 11:40

    Lovely lovely lovely
    I'll take them all please!
    xx

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  30. Stephne17 October 2011 at 12:59

    What great work by Julie A, she really is quite inspirational! I do love your work also, adore your dogs...stephne

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  31. Gilly Tee17 October 2011 at 21:00

    I saw "smile" at Frome and loved it. The old chair I think is great fun but Julie Arkell is my favourite
    Gillx

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  32. Margie20 October 2011 at 15:54

    Oh my! These are are all so adorable and so quirky. That beat up chair with the odd looking creatures all over it...would have loved to see this show!

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  33. VintageWantsNotNeeds20 October 2011 at 23:37

    Thanks for sharing the exhibition with us Viv, I just love those quirky little fellas on that chair - brilliant.

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  34. The Little Forest, handmade22 October 2011 at 18:15

    I love your embroidery. Do you do that by hand or is it done with a machine? Thanks for sharing the art, it's all so wonderful.

    Marieke

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  35. Bodkin22 October 2011 at 22:12

    thank you for those photos .

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  36. Jackie24 October 2011 at 00:53

    Your purses are as gorgeous as ever. Hope V&H was a sell out for you, and not to tiring.

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viv x