My Room

Now that I'm back for the summer, I have started the over due task of redecorating my room (I'm typing from the window sill as there isn't really anywhere to sit in here!) It's been pink with purple/maroon skirting boards for about 15 years, so I feel it needs to grow up a bit. I'm halfway through the task of painting the skirting boards Wimborne White but my dilemma comes with the walls. I'm going for yellow, but what yellow, and how yellow!? The decisions continue but for now I'll continue to be inspired by this image.

Image from real simple

V&A

On Wednesday, Lauren and I visited Kensington Palace which has just reopen following two years of renovations. There were a number of exhibitions to wander around and we got snapping away. I was struck again by the powerful love between Victoria and Albert, and I loved the illustrated wallpaper leading to the temporary exhibition of Diana's dresses.

Bed Time

A couple of weeks ago I pinned the top image and I keep coming back to it. There's something about all the colours and patterns, flowers and stripes. The next bed just makes you want to jump on it! Bed time for me too!

Images from apartmenttherapy

Art Gallery

On Tuesday afternoon I met Helen and Christina to have a wander around the Manchester Art Gallery. I loved seeing the Lowrys and above are a few more of my favourites.

Summer Art

Today Ma and I went to the Royal Academy Summer exhibition, an annual outing to see such a variety of painting, prints, sculpture, photography and architecture. It's so interesting to see such a plethora from both amateurs and professionals. The question 'is that art?' pops up on many occasions, as well as 'how can that be worth £125,000?!', but we always love to have a wander around.

I had some particular favourites. The architecture room was great - and seeing as it's my chosen profession made me excited to see the sort of work that can be produced - and occupied a bigger space than previous years. Individually I liked:

Oran O'reillly's Rizla (After Hokusai)

Thomas Hillier's Migration of Mel and Judith

Ian Whittlesea's The Sun is but a Morning Star

Images from: 1-2. Amelia's magazine 3.Oran O'reilly 4. Thomas Hillier 5. Peter Foolen