Arts Addict

For some reason majority of car boot sales are held in Sundays.  On that Sunday morning I was torn - " Go, or not to go" I asked myself while sipping my morning coffee. It was already later morning and one of the reason I thought not to go was because of that. "Good" items have already been grabbed. And it is 45 mins drive. But, I went. I am glad that I went! There was not many car's, maximum 15 sellers...but what I got, I like. And the orangy-red bowl. EPIC! I love it so, so much.  And it's flawless. When I noticed this one, It was hard to hide my excitement. "What you know of this bowl "? I asked. "Oh, It is from Ballycasey Craft and Design Centre in Shannon" she answered. There was another lady listening and asking " Is the pottery still there, operating "? " I don't know that" seller said. Funnily, I live in Shannon. And I've been to Ballycasey Craft and Design Centre and the pottery or its shop is no longe...

 I like this haul from about a month ago. I start to notice that each separate time pickings are going together harmonically. Or I imagine things. But I assure that it has never been intentional. I just pick items that I like. The fish Its ceramic and can be hanged on a wall. Mine just leans against books on a bookshelf and it gives very cool artsy vibe. I think that it is souvenir from Spain or Lancarote. But I love it . I managed to broke its tale when unpacking but little superglue and all grand. Here is the signature on the back. I can read out OLARIA ?IN(?)A (or is the second word AIOVA? since the O letter seem to be small on first word) LACTE ( I think it might be short for Lancarote )...but this is all just guesswork. When to Google Olaria ceramics it results to many Spanish ceramic studios. Watercolor print " Summer days" Donegal by Philip Gray I love this print ( would love to own original ), it is light and bright and reminds me my trips to coast. You can find vi...