My Happiness Project!

Gosh! I didn’t realise how long it’s been since my last post! Isn’t it always the way; just when you think all is plain sailing and you can finally relax, Life has a way  of creeping up and biting you …

Colour: In Black and White

“I could compare my music to white light which contains all colours. Only a prism can divide the colours and make them appear; this prism could be the spirit of the listener.” – Arvo Part Those of you who are …

Time for a change….

This week, I waved a fond farewell to the last of my summer visitors and as I watched them take to the skies, I found myself once again filled with mixed emotions….. I always feel a bit sad when yet …

If Life Gives You Lemons…

There are times when life throws you a curve ball. It can come straight out of left-field without warning and you know nothing of it, till it smacks you on the head and leaves you wondering what on earth hit …

‘Red, White & Blue’? Yup, that’ll do…..

The post titles are usually the starting point for these little missives. I’ve no idea where they come from. Out of the blue, they just pop into my head –  and the blog is as good as written! Not this …

Keeping Good Company…

Hello Everyone, Happy New Year or Xronia polla! Christmas at home in London is always such a busy and wonderful ‘family’ time and this year, thankfully, was no exception.  We had the added thrill of sharing the festivities with good …

Midsummer Memo

Well, I know we officially passed mid-summer a while back but, as we’re about half-way through the summer season here, I thought it was time for a quick update! As usual, it’s been a hectic time. Painting guests have come …

“Yvonne’s World”

‘Yvonne’s World’ Digital painting by Beth Edwards (1stAngel) How many times have you heard this: “Attention! Ladies and Gentlemen. This store will be closing in 20 minutes. Please proceed immediately to the nearest checkout with your purchases and exit through …

This week at the Archipelagos Gallery

Two new and exciting exhibitions opened at the Archipelagos Gallery in Skiathos Town last week. The first, on the ground floor, shows the latest work of talented, young, jewellery designer, Hellen Papachristou, from Volos, mainland Greece: Hellen (often mistaken for …

Stormed Out

Well! As the saying goes, you really DO have to watch out for what you wish for! If you’ve read my last post you’ll know what a significant part water plays in life on this island and while most of …

This and That….

What a busy time! Well it’s official, the summer season has definitely begun in earnest and with soaring temperatures and suffocating humidity you’d be forgiven for thinking this was August and not just the start of July. Having spent a …

Art Exhibition – Opening Night

A wonderful event! On Saturday evening our exhibition was opened by the Mayor of Skiathos, Mr Nikolaos Plomaritis (far right). Here’s yours truly and fellow-artist Mary Dillon (with the beautiful flowers so kindly sent by Tassos’ wife, Vivi, who was …

Art Exhibition – getting ready

Art Exhibition – getting ready Mary and I arrive at the Gallery Then its down to work: we’ve got paintings to hang! Tassos (Gallery owner) using his expert eye Tassos (Gallery owner) using his expert eye

Out with Old – In with the Miu!

Skiathos has become a hive of frenzied activity! This is the time of year, after the long dark sleep of winter, when the island wakes up, stretches, yawns, shakes off the last of the lazy, leisurely days of peaceful inactivity …

Byzantium

As I’m in London only a few more days and given how passionate I am (and hopefully you are too!) about all things Greek, ancient and modern, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to visit the ‘Byzantium 330-1453′ exhibition which …