Whilst on a stroll to the local pub, down an alley way I spotted this set of abandoned furniture up against a wall. The lighting was really filmic as they were under the glow of a streetlight. My friend wondered where I was skipping off to and why I was leading her down there, but it soon became clear when she saw the chair. It must be annoying to walk anywhere will me when I stop to take photos. Saying that most people have learnt to keep walking and I soon catch up.
My family went out for a walk in the snow yesterday and took some photo’s of the garages in Hall Green, which I love. Wish I could have been there stomping in my new red wellies! The colours are so muted and the snowflakes create an extra pattern against the garage doors.
Nicky at work sent me this wonderful sofa (Thank you!), which made my day however there is a sad story behind it.
‘It’s an old family sofa. It started life at my mum and dad’s house for years and then moved to my brothers house for a few years before it took its last breathe of life!
My brother then stored it in a garage for a couple of years and never moved it, so big sister (me) took charge and arranged for it to be moved to my front garden and it is currently waiting for a council collection and it will be removed from our life forever.’
It really is amazing how many memories furniture and objects conjure. I think this sums up why I am interested in discarded furniture really well.
This abandoned chair that my Mum, Ali sent me was spotted looking as though it was trying to swim upstream. I think this is a definite first for the collection (thank you!!!) I’m not sure I have ever seen a chair treading water before!
My first day in Woodhall Spa has been a real treat; from abandoned buildings, to cats on soft tops and discarded armchairs, what’s not to love? It has been no less than brilliant and has such a friendly feel (except right next to the Conservative club, which is slightly bleak). We had a wonderful gold teapot full of tea and a scone, raspberry jam and cream at Janet’s Tea Rooms, which is a visual treat for the eyes as you are surrounded by fantastic bric a brac delights. This was welcome after a 7 mile walk down by the river and round about.
Al and I attempted (and failed) to go to the cinema the other day (turns out Skyfall is still very popular!) but we did stop and have a look at an abandoned Nightclub. There is something very eerie about somewhere that used to have so much dancing and merriment become so empty.
I’ve got a new project on the horizon which involves painting. I’m throughly enjoying mixing paints again and there’s something very nostalgic about it. Feeling very excited about art again and want to do more of it starting tonight!
This chair was found at the end of a lovely walk through Moseley bogs with my family. It is a great place to walk, rain or shine as there are raised walk ways. There are lots of points where you have to choose the direction and sometimes the wooden walkways just stop. Whilst we were there, a jogger got stuck behind us and did an hilarious impatient jog off the pathway through the bog, splashing with every step. It really made me giggle!
Me and my family went for a walk in Hall Green and stumbled across the most amazing garages I ever did see. They reminded me of a real life George Shaw painting. I think they are beautiful.
The odd thing is, for my Dad’s birthday I gave him a postcard of a George Shaw painting of Garages which is spookily like the ones we saw, down to the puddle.
We had a great day at the Winter Market! It had such a positive atmosphere and felt full to the brim with community spirit. All the stall holders were lovely and made such interesting things. There was a huge range of things to buy, but also a band and plenty of activities for children. Here is the video my Brother Theo and his friend Dan Brown created:
I think it captures the day wonderfully! Here are some photo’s I took:
