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It been said that this week was going to be the "Indian Summer" and big snows next week.... however, this morning is still poor and not sunshine at all ... Never mind!I am getting used to.

So I dress nice and getting off soon to London to meet one of my friend Juby, together we will join the talk "A very fashionable Life" by ELLE DECORATION and with design legend BARBARA HULANICKI http://www.barbarahulanickidesign.com/ and editor-in-chief MICHELLE OGUNDEHIN. From Biba in the Swinging Sixties to interior projects in Miami, find out why it has been anything but dull.  

Link to the flier show: http://www.dcch.co.uk/index.php?page=focus_11+information+_+flyer 

Había oido que esta semana iba a hacer un tiempo espectacular, el llamado "Indian Summer" y la semana que viene, mucha nieve !.... sin embargo, esta mañana amaneció con niebla y sin sol!! Creo que me estoy acostumbrando.

Aún así, me he vestido trendy y me voy a Londres con mi amiga Juby. Nos vamos a disfrutar de una muestra en Interior Design y al evento "A very fashionable Life" by ELLE DECORATION con la legenda BARBARA HULANICKI http://www.barbarahulanickidesign.com/ y la editora de ELLE UK, MICHELLE OGUNDEHIN. Desde Biba en los años sesenta a los proyectos de interiorismo en Miami. 

Enlace al anuncio y web del evento: http://www.dcch.co.uk/index.php?page=focus_11+information+_+flyer 

I found an ART Studio near home :-)

On my way - near home

Last Friday, reading the local paper, I found an interesting advert "Exhibition of Contemporary Artwork at Fairlands Valley Farmhouse" which is a nice walk from our home. It has been weird because recently I dream of painting again and heard a voice telling me: "paint, paint, paint". I was so happy in my dream, so maybe this was a "sign" ;-)

So I took my camera and walk towards the Farmhouse. On my walk I found inspiring colors and patterns to work with and by entering the house, it feel like entering another era and time, very special. Every artist was open to talk and I had rewarding talks and all of them, encourage me to join the Studios, which I think (i strong feel) i should do.

Tina Reid, a Visual Artist http://www.tinareid.moonfruit.com/#, was the first approaching and very enthusiastic woman. Interesting paintings & drawings which captivate me.

Suzy Drake, Artist & Tutor http://www.suzydrake.com/, attracted me by her floral and African paintings, which are full of color and texture. 

Marlene Tanti, Ceramic Artist http://www.marlenetanticeramics.com/gallery.html, has an extraordinary selection of pieces. Great work.

Fairlands Valley Farmhouse - Studios

Jo Taylor, a Mix-Media Artist http://www.digswellartstrust.com/jot.html, colorful, vibrant, versatile, enthusiastic and open to talk and share.

Joanna Atherton, Pottery Artist http://www.potspotspots.co.uk/, who create pots and lovely nice beads.

And Patrick Joyce, a Ceramic Artist http://www.patrickjoyce.co.uk/, who invite me to join him sometime to "give-it-a-try" in their Pottery & Ceramics Studio. He was very kind, and show me around. Lovely pieces and Japanese inspired vases.

It was very interesting and great experience!
Here it is the link, to the Studio´s page: http://www.digswellartstrust.com/about.html

Dónde me senté a meditar...

 El pasado Viernes, leyendo el periódico local, encontré un anuncio interesante "Muestra de Arte Contemporáneo en Fairlands Valley Farmhouse" Lo cual es un bonito paseo desde casa. Es extraño, porque recientemente soñé que pintaba y una vocecita me decía: "pinta, pinta, pinta". Se me veía tan feliz en mi sueño, que quizás ésto sea una "señal" ;-)

Un paseo por el parque

Así que cogí mi cámara de fotos y me fui paseando hacia allí. Durante mi paseo encontré colores que me inspiran de nuevo a crear, incluso cuando entré en la casa, me sentí como si entrara en otra época. 

Hablé con casi todos los  artistas, compartiendo opiniones y experiencias y todos me animaron a unirme al Studio, lo que siento muy fuerte y creo que debería hacerlo.

Ha sido una experiencia maravillosa!

It is nothing better than a Deck Chair

Last Sunday I was enjoying the sunset while reading a new book http://www.geometryofpasta.co.uk/shop.php that I got from my partner and chilling out in the garden in our nice deck chair. I love it! because you have different positions and it is so comfy and easy to transport http://www.deckchairs.co.uk/shopping-bag.

El pasado domingo disfrutaba de la puesta de sol mientras leía las páginas de un nuevo libro "La Geometría de la Pasta" que me ha regalado mi novio recientemente. Estaba sentada en nuestra bonita deck chair (silla de playa) aunque aquí la gente las utiliza también en los parques, a mi me encanta! porque tiene diferentes posiciones y es muy fácil de transportar ;-)

In memory of my grandfather

This morning I received an email from one of my best friends. She sent me the following link: http://www.edicioneslalibreria.es/la-foto-de-la-semana-estanque-del-retiro-1960/

and asked if I was related to the Photographer. I was surprised and happy to find another of the beautiful photos of my grandfather remembered and published again.

Thank you Sonia, you made my day!

La foto de la semana: Estanque del Retiro (1960)

Esta mañana recibí un mensaje de una amiga, con una foto de mi abuelo publicada en historiasdemadrid.com como "La foto de la semana" - y me hizo mucha ilusión!! Gracias Sonia, me has alegrado el día!