Another two weeks have passed us by so it must be time to send out a cheerio to all of you! Some months ago I joined Instagram where I have become inundated with delicious stories and images of William Morris and his daughter May. I am being constantly teased by the latest beautiful designs from Morris & Co. and I love seeing them in these contemporary home settings.....
I adore this embroidered textile based on Morris's artichoke pattern - what luscious curtains they would make......
I look forward to seeing the original embroidered curtains once again at Standen House in the UK next year on our Morris tour.....
Many years ago I was inspired to make a cushion using elements of this Artichoke design but sadly this is one of the many pieces that I lost in large box via the postal system. I am sure I would make this cushion quite differently now and not in such dark colours.....
Speaking of Standen I read that there is currently an exhibition Inspired by Nature that opened on June 1st and runs until November 10th. The Standen shop looks very tempting too.....
On instagram I also came across a William Morris inspired wedding.....who would have thought? You will find it all at this link - Whimsical Wonderland Weddings based in the UK and this is the wedding detail HERE. Coincidentally the groom was called Laurence just like Larry who is really Lawrence with a "W"! Back to exhibitions I came across another link to Morris this time in Seattle in the US. Victorian Radicals is showing at the Seattle Art Museum until September 8th. You can see a snippet of it in this short introduction.....
And I found yet another wonderful short film celebrating the reinstallation of the Adoration Tapestry at Exeter College that we will also visit next year on our Morris tour. Here in Adelaide we have our own glorious version at the Art Gallery of South Australia....
But the short film from Exeter College about the tapestry is well worth a look.......
I hope you have enjoyed a little Morris news while I return to life here at home. We had a wonderful celebration last week when little Maisie turned five. And you can see a lovely time was had with little Wade as well......
I love this image below of Maisie opening a very special gift from her parents. As many of you know Maisie was born with Microtia so is deaf on one side. AfterShokz headphones are a new innovation especially for joggers and walkers so that music can still be listened to but heard through bone conduction and not directly in the ear. A much safer option really so traffic hazards etc can be heard. This is already something Maisie uses as she wears a hearing device on a headband to hear through the bone....so a new innovation has an extra special benefit and the look on her face hearing surround sound for the first time says it all......
It is such a joy to watch this gorgeous girl grow up and she will be well and truly ready for school early next year. We also spent some time with Beau (who was on school holidays), on a day when we were looking after Wade. It was cold and windy by the sea but there were lots of smiles as Wade idolises Beau......
He is still not walking on his own but hopefully he will be soon as he is getting so heavy to carry!.....
Next post I will have a Beatrix Potter linked story so for now I will leave you with this beautiful image from Emily of Beau and Maisie......be nice if it was like that all the time!
it is so nice that the cousins all get along so well and Wade will be walking before you know and then take off running. Little Maisie is so cute and delight to look at as she hears the sounds. I had not heard of this new invention for hearing through bone - it looks like it works well!!
I was listening to an audio book while sewing this week. I often do this, especially since the library has an ample amount that I can check out on line. Anyway, they mentioned William Morris wallpaper in "the lovely old Victorian house." or something similar. It was "The Cruelest Month" by Louise Penny. just a fun FYI
Beautiful photos again Michele, the children are growing so fast and how amazing that Maisie can hear much better now. Wade has come on so well and will walk when he's ready which won't be long. Lovely to hear from you again. Jean 😍😍
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it is so nice that the cousins all get along so well and Wade will be walking before you know and then take off running. Little Maisie is so cute and delight to look at as she hears the sounds. I had not heard of this new invention for hearing through bone - it looks like it works well!!
ReplyDeleteI was listening to an audio book while sewing this week. I often do this, especially since the library has an ample amount that I can check out on line. Anyway, they mentioned William Morris wallpaper in "the lovely old Victorian house." or something similar. It was "The Cruelest Month" by Louise Penny. just a fun FYI
ReplyDeleteWhat is your Instagram name??? You have found some yummy accounts to follow! Love the William Morris Wedding. - Leanne @ cottagetails
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos again Michele, the children are growing so fast and how amazing that Maisie can hear much better now. Wade has come on so well and will walk when he's ready which won't be long.
ReplyDeleteLovely to hear from you again. Jean 😍😍