Hi Everyone! I’m hoping this first pic will go some way to explaining (and, hopefully, excuse!) my long silence. Getting ready for a new exhibition is always time-consuming – what with the sheer body of work one has to complete … Continue reading
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Bags are packed – I’m ready to go!
Yes, it’s that time again (albeit a little later than usual) but I’m all packed and set to return to the island – more than ready now for some sun, glorious SUN!! With spring arriving so late here in London … Continue reading
A Good Start…
Almost two weeks into the new year and so far so good! I’ve managed to stick to most of my resolutions – which is a bit of a first for me! Mainly I’ve been trying to alter my body clock … Continue reading
‘One Lovely Blog’ Award – Thank you!
Hi Everyone! I’m so thrilled to announce that PAINTING SKIATHOS has been awarded the prestigious ‘One Lovely Blog Award’ ! To accept, I must do three things: 1. Thank the person who nominated me. 2. Write 7 random facts about myself. 3. … Continue reading
Busy, Busy, Busy!
Whew! I feel like I’ve run a marathon! I know I said I just wanted time out to paint this year….Well! Paint I certainly have, non-stop almost, which is fine because the weather here on Skiathos has been so unpredictable … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Where There’s a Will……..
Well here we are, almost two weeks into the new year already, hope you all had a happy, peaceful holiday and the chance of a good, well-earned rest! Now that all the Christmassy trinkets, tinsel and twinkly lights been stored … Continue reading
‘Wherever You Are’…..
…. is the title of a beautiful song, sung by the newly formed Military Wives Choir, which is currently racing up the charts here in the UK (and raising money for some very worthy charities too!) It is also a … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
‘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 … Continue reading
‘Brass-necked’? I wish! ‘Brassed-off’, more like…..
Sorry folks – I didn’t mean to be silent for so long…but then I never intended to fall flat on my face (twice!) either – and knock my 5th vertebrae out of alignment in the process!. Yes, I’ve been in … Continue reading
Lost in Translation…
Hello Everyone! It’s hard to believe (and I’ve only just realised) that last week, my blog turned three. Happy Birthday Blog! Gosh, imagine! Three whole years of me rambling on….about this tiny island! Who’d have thought, at the outset, that … Continue reading
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Last Guests of the Summer….
Hello Everyone – I’m Back! I know I promised you a ‘very special post’ at the end of September but I’m afraid it’s not quite ready (I’m still working on it!) so I thought I’d fill you in with a … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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