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Mr Potts goes to Birmingham! (possibly)
Last week the Evening Standard had an offer from Chiltern Railways for tickets to Birmingham at 25p each way – Mr P couldn’t resist such an amazing bargain, even though he’s having to schlep to Marylebone Station and take the … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Artists, Diary, Family, Life in general, London Life, Mr Potts, Time Out, Uncategorized
Tagged exhibitions, Marylebone Station, men, trains
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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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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
Posted in Art & Artists, Diary, Life in general, Uncategorized
Tagged art, artists, black, brothers & sisters, children's books, childrens games, design, family talents, friends, humour, life, men
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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
Posted in Art & Artists, Cooking, Diary, Life in general, Traditions, Uncategorized
Tagged art, cooking, food, friends, humour, life, men, Mrs Potts
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Safe Arrival of Large Parcel!
Ha Ha! Large Parcel arrived safely – lovely client in USA very happy.
Posted in Art & Artists, Cooking, Diary, Life in general, Painting, Uncategorized
Tagged humour, men, Mrs Potts at work, painting, parcel
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Mrs Potts the Painter’s Wife
Well – anyone who knows the card game Happy Families will know who I am – Mrs Potts the Painter’s Wife. If there’s anything more difficult than being an artist (which I am ) it’s being an artist’s wife. Mr … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Artists, Cooking, Life in general, Painting, Uncategorized
Tagged artists, cooking, design, gardening, housework, life, men, painting, shopping, wrapping up parcels
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