I’ve been getting through winter blues and maternity madness by hitting the (art) shows. So far Hockney – lovely, full, posh visitor – and Grayson Perry – funny, full, multi-visitor. Yesterday was bonanza day with a visit to The White Cube Bermondsey and Waste Not by Song Dong at The Barbican. Two opposite experiences, here’s the […]
I’ve just been round to see a house to write about it, and found myself gripped with jealousy over their lovely collections of ceramics, from Rimini blue… to Gurgling fish… and Poole Pottery… I loved the bright blue of the Rimini, available in reissue at Heal’s, and will be scouring car boots, old barns and […]
Did you know that the marvelous movie Cabaret turns 40 this month? Here’s a little known fact connected to that film: Both your correspondents have, at different times, dressed up as Sally Bowles. Hot pants and all. The film, directed by Bob Fosse was famously based on the musical that was adapted from Christopher Isherwood’s […]
I know this is no kind of a fashion blog, but I have to let you know that for me spring has officially started. No it’s not crocuses, nor is it the sound of a cuckoo in my garden. It is the official run-up to spring because I have bought the year’s first pair of […]
Just learnt about the new Vintage Home Show, which opens on Sunday 18 March at Chiswick Town Hall. According to the organisers, there will be around 40 exhibitors present selling mainly Mid Century ‘wares and it’ll cost you £4 to check their shizzle out. Hard not to size it up against the slightly more expensive, larger […]