ugly duckling

This image made a lot of people on a bridge in Amsterdam go; Aaaaaaaaah.....

idle hands

Just when you think that there is absolutely nothing of interest at the charity shop you stumble upon a treasure. Amongst all the old books was this old cardboard box brimming with embroidery patterns from the 50's and 60's. A quick rummage revealed not only patterns, line drawings and inspirational illustrations, but also two envelopes addressed to a Mother Superior at a convent in the South. By the size of the cardboard box I imagine there were no idle hands at this convent.

furry knitted critters

These little knitted furries were spotted nestling in the window of Downtown Yarns NY

interesting NY street bits

love amongst the flowers

Don't you just love these awkward lovers?

holiday memories

This little album was given to me by my dear friend Kat. It is basically a holiday memoir and it makes me smile whenever I look at it. Digital cameras might give a more exact replication of what you see, but alas none of the grainy romance of film. Remember the excitement of collecting your rolls of film after the hols?

photo albums

Sometimes I find old photograph albums at flea's and wonder what happened to the owner and what he/she might have been like. (I make up stories in the same way you do for your dolls when you are small.) This tiny album was found in a big old bathtub filled with old pics in Brooklyn. The leading lady looks really sassy and I imagine she loved dressing up and posing...

a day at the allotment

New York memories

Some pictures for the holiday-homesick.

flea finds

bowery birdy

welcome to my first whistle. it is a quiet start, but this unassuming birdie sings a loud song...........