Hello and welcome back
Here is the December edition of my blog
The Early Bird Eater
Christmas Special
My winter article has gone viral
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This month I featured in MY cities
HUMANS OF HULL
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It was taken at a gallery opening in Hull
The event was at Hull International Photography - HIP
Photo taken by Graeme Oxby
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This beautiful work by Paul Bommer
For Fortnum & Mason
The Ice Cream Parlour mural designed for Fortnum & Mason
in Piccadilly London
The 'Regal' wall (detail). The Lion & Unicorn enjoy a cornucopia of ice cream flavours. Poor Unicorn, having hooves, is not so good with the spoon!
Let me introduce
The House Of Rose And Brown
I first met Caroline after a vintage fair at Whitby Pavilion
I did not know who ran the fair but I knew I really liked it.
I saw an advert for another and then met Caroline.
The vintage fairs Caroline hosts are more than special.
I wanted to share with you her wonderful life.
Here is a little of what Rose & Brown Vintage
would like to share with you
Rose & Brown Vintage are well known for organising Vintage Fairs and events since 2007, and for their (now-closed) vintage boutique, The House of Rose & Brown, which kick-started the village of Saltaire's reputation as a vintage hot spot.
Who better to offer a service which solves a host of vintage dilemmas, from how to theme a party, wedding or event with a vintage twist, to how to source that Art Deco suite or original 1950's wedding dress that you've been yearning for? Caroline Brown, the founder of Rose & Brown Vintage is offering her 7 years of experience, contacts, knowledge and vintage vision, to help those in need of vintage styling, interiors with a vintage edge and vintage fashion fixes.
Caroline says, "It can be really difficult sourcing or styling genuine vintage if you haven't got the time, contacts or know-how, and for those who want the originality, style, beauty, quirkiness or impact that vintage can bring, I'm here to help! From photo shoots to interior design, from parties and events to one-off fashion statements, I can be your vintage fairy godmother! I've been called a vintage doyenne in the past, with a doyenne being awoman who has a lot of experience in or knowledge about a particular subject or field, and I hope to use this to bring some vintage magic to those who want it."
Contact Caroline by email: roseandbrownvintage@yahoo.co.uk or phone 07985 181120
Images are from a recent photo shoot at Victoria Hall in Saltaire, the setting for the well-established Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fairs. Photography and styling by Rose & Brown Vintage. Model: Hannah Rose Muirhead. Hair and Make Up: Katy Flanagan from Hula Hair
These images from my house
I set the house for a portrait shoot which
will be exhibited next year.
Held by The Changing Face Of Hull
Here is a little more about it
The Changing Face of Hull – call for participants in arts project in Hull
Led by Artist Quentin Budworth – with second photographer Rebecca Robyns. ‘The Changing Face Of Hull’ will work with people who live in Hull to explore ideas of self, city and shared identity.
The next few months bring opportunities to participate in workshops, collaborate and co-author your portrait image to create a unique video artwork. We will also be recording audio of the sittings and image making dialogue as a part of the soundtrack for the exhibition projection.
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These images of Paris from
Images are available to be printed on
Cards canvas and much more here via this link
Shadow had teeth out lots of them
Then this from Ruby Rainbow Photography
Rachael Dunn shares and exhibits/sells her local to where I live.
one of her first images I saw was of a peacock and I loved it.
We connected via Facebook and share many friends.
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My kitten Coco is really becoming
part of the family
This cake I made a Disaronno fruited cake
With a Disaronno frosting
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My lovely Annie Sloan painted
cabinet that was my late nanas.
Adorned in lovely vintage wear
Want to know more about Annie Sloan
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The Hull Pie
Where I work hits the news this month
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My late nana left me a nest of tables
Grandad always bought nana the best of things
These marble tables are chic.
Their history stems from Hull's famous
Charmichaels Hull
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Let me share with you
Hull in black and white for Christmas
Via Keith Parker and his historical page
Hull the good old days
There's a darkness lurking beneath the glamour – just look at the trio of prescription med bottles on the nightstand
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Thieving Harry's, Humber Street
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After a very very busy day at Thehullpie
