The Magpie in Me

Ok, so last time I likened myself  to a hedgehog but I think a ‘magpie. is nearer the mark! I’m afraid I’m a bit of a hoarder; since early childhood, I have always been an avid collector of ‘things’ and I’ve …

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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 …

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Kalo Paska!

It was Mark Twain who said: “In the spring I have counted one hundred and thirty-six different kinds of weather inside of four and twenty hours.” Well, that’s certainly true of this year ! I have never known such changeable …

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Fruit of the Loom

“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter their color.” – Maya Angelou ‘Moroccan Rug Weavers’ acrylics on canvas, 102cm x …

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Brrrrr…..ring on the spring – it’s COLD!

It’s not only cold – it’s wet too! I really shouldn’t complain though, especially when I look at what’s happening across the United States and Australia right now. It makes me realise just how fortunate we are here on Skiathos. …

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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 …

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Home To Roost…

Once again the Christmas lights illuminate Skiathos harbour: The outdoor Christmas tree at the Evangelistria Monastery has gone up: and the first snowflakes have fallen on our little island! They haven’t settled (yet!) but much more, if we’re to believe …

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Olives: From Tree to Table!

“Except the vine, there is no plant which bears a fruit of as great importance as the olive.” – Pliny (AD 23-79) Following on from my last post……Three days (of intensive olive picking) later, we had ten heavy sacks (weighing …

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Mixed Emotions…..

Hello, from a very wet, very cold and eerily quiet island! What a difference just a fortnight makes! At the start of this month Skiathos was still buzzing with tourists, the sun shone high in clear blue skies, tavernas were …

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Lily White

Aah, the beautiful Lily………. ‘The modest Rose puts forth a thorn, The humble sheep a threat’ning horn: While the Lily white shall in love delight, Nor a thorn nor a threat stain her beauty bright.’ (William Blake 1757 – 1827) …

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Sara, Silks & Synonyms

I promised I’d be back soon and, true to my word,  here I am! It’s been a very creative couple of weeks and I’ve really enjoyed being a ‘student’ myself, rather than a teacher, for a change. The lovely effervescent …

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ANNOUNCEMENT – NEW COURSES. BOOK NOW!!

NEW for 2010!! I’m absolutely delighted to tell you about TWO very exciting NEW courses on offer at ‘Painting Skiathos’ this coming season: (photo: © Sara Ridgley 2010) CREATIVE WRITING COURSE – with SARA RIDGLEY – MAY 29, 30 Successful, …

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It’s SO, so Quiet!

Well, that’s it! The summer season in Skiathos is finally, officially, over for another year. It ended as the last charter plane, carrying the  few remaining tourists took off into the clear blue sky this afternoon. Most businesses that hadn’t …

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“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 …

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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 …

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