Thursday 22 January 2015

Beach clean up!

My friend and i decided to do a bit of a beach clean up! Used to the pristine clean beaches we are blessed with in Suffolk we were both shocked to see that an overnight storm had dredged up some serious flotsam and jetsom! With good intentions and a secret hope that we might find some treasures, (driftwood and sculptural litter ) we set off on the coldest day of the year armed with plastic sacks, bobble hats and a couple of quid so we could detour after our efforts to Thorpeness Emporium cafe for a hot chocolate! After half an hour of having our bin liners whipped into a frenzy by the wind we had bagged plenty of, what can only be described as ...grotty old crap and an enormous welly boot! In the absence of any promising looking artefacts we both fell on said welly boot in excitement and glee and desperately scanned the beach for its partner as it was a particularly stylish and attractive welly boot of a nautical sea fairing variety. Sadly we didn't find the other boot, nor did we come across any hobbling one legged sailors and we retired to the local cafe feeling smug that we had done our bit for conservation for that week! 

Tuesday 20 January 2015

Dog on tour....

My good friend Maggie Scorer is about to undertake an amazing adventure! She plans to be leaving in March to cycle around the coastline of Great Britain only accompanied by her faithful golden retriever Oscar, for further information visit her website www.dogontour.co.uk 

Monday 19 January 2015

Angel Wings ...a unique gift

For those amongst us who feel we have someone watching over us, these beautiful Angel Wings are a lovely reminder. Available to order, I make these out of reclaimed wood and materials. Hanging on a wall either side of one of our driftwood hearts or simply propped in the corner of the room the muted pale tones enhance any colour scheme. What's more every feather is individually made by hand ensuring that every pair of wings is unique to you.  Prices start at £27 a pair (This pair is 30'' x 14'' and priced at £55) however I can make these to any specification. Reclaimed metal wings also available picture to follow.