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Tag Archives: London
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
Posted in Art & Artists, Cooking, Family, Life in general, London Life, Mr Potts, Traditions, Uncategorized
Tagged art, artists, design, family, good advice, humour, life, London, style
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Box Balls
Mr P. likes box balls, I’ve lost count as to how many are in our small garden. He cleverly flattered me by saying I’m good at cutting them (which I am, largely as I have more patience and I did … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Artists, Diary, Gardens, London Life, Mr Potts, Uncategorized
Tagged artists, box balls, evergreen, gardening, gardens, Islington, life, London, Mr Potts, topiary
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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
Posted in Art & Artists, Life in general, London Life, Mr Potts, Painting
Tagged art, artists, childrens games, colour, craft, design, friends, good advice, housework, humour, Islington, life, London, men, Mr Potts, papier-mache, patience, work
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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
An Evening Out at the Magic Circle!
In a street just north of Euston station is the Magic Circle where we were invited to celebrate the romantic marriage of a friend’s daughter. They went off to Gretna Green and got married without any fuss – which I … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Artists, Cooking, Diary, Life in general, London Life, Mr Potts, Time Out, Traditions, Uncategorized
Tagged friends, London, magic, party, wedding
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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.
Posted in Art & Artists, Diary, Life in general, London Life, Mr Potts, Time Out
Tagged art, artists, autumn, colour, London, Mrs Potts
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Silver King – Chess Trophy
Another chess trophy for Mr Potts
Posted in Art & Artists, Games, Life in general, Uncategorized
Tagged Alice through the Looking Glass, chess, games, London
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Fish Supper
Delicious fish supper at lovely Fish Central near the Barbican with charming friends. Mr P did manage not to order chips but did have a Creme Brulee. He was on very good behaviour, showing him previous posts was a GOOD … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Artists, Cooking, Life in general, Uncategorized
Tagged colour, Fish, food, friends, grey, London, Mrs Potts
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