Category Archives: Art

How do you tea?

Posted on August 18, 2010 by tracey

I like to tea with a huge orange mug, filled to the brim with a super hot brew of English Breakfast tea. I don’t like a particularly strong brew, just enough to get a nice full-bodied flavour and rich colour. … Continue reading →

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And hoo-hoo might this be?

Posted on April 27, 2010 by tracey

The strangest things can happen when you’re out and about looking for something in particular. More often than not something completely unrelated ends up finding you along the way. Take for instance this curious little fellow … On the day … Continue reading →

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I’m a Rob Ryan tragic…

Posted on April 19, 2010 by tracey

I’ve long been a fan of the beautiful artwork of Rob Ryan. His stunning paper cut works are applied to screenprints, textiles and ceramics … and it’s pretty safe to say I want them all! As it turns out, I … Continue reading →

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Gracia & Louise – Zine Giveaway

Posted on December 1, 2009 by tracey

ENTRIES HAVE NOW CLOSED!! A WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!! I have long been an admirer of the beautiful work created by Melbourne artisans Gracia Haby and Louise Jennison. I’ve had these two lovely wooden critters of theirs guarding my … Continue reading →

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A poem! A poem! My kingdom for a poem!

Posted on September 7, 2009 by tracey

There are so many beautiful things in this world to appreciate. High on this list are the extraordinarily talented people creating absolutely wonderful things with their hands, hearts and heads. Poetry is something I adore. I love the different ways … Continue reading →

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Sleeping with Pegasus

Posted on July 1, 2009 by tracey

So aside from a significant obsession with the full spectrum of ‘woodland creatures’, I also have an equally strong and similarly inexplicable fascination with horses (something which I’ve already reflected on). I therefore felt very fortunate indeed when I recently … Continue reading →

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Framing Art – Boo Bunny & Sleepy Pink Birds

Posted on June 8, 2009 by tracey

Last year I found myself in a bit of an art-buying frenzy. It was so much easier to justify purchases of beautiful things which I could gaze on for a long, long time as opposed to the more fleeting pleasure … Continue reading →

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Stella McCartney = Beautiful

Posted on May 12, 2009 by tracey

  This is just quite simply a breathtaking piece of art.  Stella McCartney’s stunning chandelier made with over 8,000 Swarovski crystals – ‘Lucky Spot’ has returned to Belsay Castle. The huge leaping horse first made its appearance in 2004 as … Continue reading →

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A World With Art is a Beautiful Thing

Posted on October 6, 2008 by tracey

So during my recent hiatus from the blogging world, I’ve discovered a real love (if not obsession) with all things art. Sure I’ve long appreciated the classics such as Rodin, Monet, Gaugin, Picasso, Renoir and co. at museums and art … Continue reading →

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