Tag Archives: art
A new kettle
Oh dear – the aggravation of being a designer still has influence – needed a new kettle, went to John Lewis. Just want a kettle shaped recognisable kettle, but no – they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes … Continue reading
Family
Really nice last week – saw family in London & York – Isabella on the left. and Samuel on the right , in London – this was taken maybe 18 years ago? In St Ives. Then I had a nice … Continue reading
Mr Potts gets Creative
Oh dear,oh dear! I’m not naming names but another member of the RWS, and an article in Elle Decoration has inspired Mr P. to get into papier-mache. I Googled ‘How to make P-M’ and running my eyes down the list … Continue reading
Cooking / Eating / Painting
This week I am going to feature food – I like recipes that don’t take ages to prepare but also taste delicious. This is soup for lunch made from carrots,celery,celeriac and onion with the remains of last nights pea & … Continue reading
Family Talent – the Extraordinary World of Winthrop
Where do these images come from? He had a perfectly normal childhood – born in the USA, immigrant to the UK, lived in a caravan, holidays to visit strange Bavarian friends who lived in a chalet in the Forest, camping … Continue reading
Brushes
Mrs Potts seems to have acquired far too many brushes.
An Important Christmas Tradition!
Mrs Potts’ brother-in-law, Paul, demonstrating the art and science of setting the Christmas Pudding alight. This is a strange but vital ritual at Christmas. Perhaps it comes from Pagan times? Sterilising the possibly dodgy contents or letting everyone know … Continue reading
Sunday in the Park
  Yesterday was such a beautiful sunny day so Mr Potts and I went for a walk in Regents Park. Lovely blue sky and Autumn colours.  Â
Chess
Mr Potts plays chess – many artists both past & present like chess because it is a very visual and fascinating game. He has won a cup!
Saturday 8 September
Went to Tate Modern – crowds of people? Don’t know why. In the bookshop there was a really good quote from Chuck Close ‘ Inspiration is for amateurs, the rest of us just get up and go to work’
Mrs Potts the Painter's Wife 