Category Archives: Living in North London

Art Fair in Islington

I must be into multiples – these two pieces caught my eye, but there were paintings too. The Fair is on until Sunday

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Fireworks!

Just a glimpse of the fireworks from my window in London …….

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Getting Started Again!

New Year – New Work This book has lots of good advice – things you know really but they need saying again. It’s a horrid rainy day out there so I’m just going to get on with it, stop prevaricating … Continue reading

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A Walk on Hampstead Heath

A quick walk on Hampstead Heath as it was sunny but chilly – it’s good to get out!

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1 December and Where the Borders Meet

At 10am yesterday morning I joined a group of walkers for a fascinating glimpse of what’s happening now around the Olympic Park. The history of lost industries, redevelopment, warehouses becoming exhibition space and artist’s studios and the first day of … Continue reading

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Last night walking from London Bridge to Bankside

How gorgeous is this view – City / Lights / River / so lucky to live in London

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North One Artists Paintings and Prints

Last night 10 artists ( North One Artists or NOA ) had a very successful Private View at The Gallery, Alan Baxter & Associates, 75 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EL. Jim Churcher Joan Dannatt Mick Davies Shelby Dawbarn Wendy Jacob … Continue reading

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Quince and Apple Jelly

Someone gave me more quinces so this time I added apple to make the jelly. Very satisfactory.

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Front garden

We have just won First Prize ! We have a largish front garden by London standards, and are very lucky as we are right at the end of a very small cul-de-sac. There is no passing traffic so it’s very quiet … Continue reading

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Quinces

Quinces are so delicious and so beautiful – also not easy to come by. You can make quince jelly, or Membrilo a deep red Spanish quince paste  eaten with Manchego, or flavour apple pies/crumbles etc. They are also just gorgeous … Continue reading

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