Show time once again!


Hellooooo! How are you? I may be a day or two late, but here they are, the dream team from our most recent exhibition opening night and don't these young ladies look fabulous? From left to right, Tash, Polly and Hannah did a wonderful job as well as sparkling amidst the heat of the evening on Tuesday when we opened the show for Stuart Kettle, Maggie O'Brien and David Thomas (see the paintings in full here). We sold a few pieces on the opening night and sales are continuing fine thank you.


My frock for the evening is an chiffon number (preloved) by LK Bennett which almost broke the bank at £15. Joking apart, it was in immaculate condition and fits like a dream. This lightweight fabric was perfect for the hot summer evening when we were almost becalmed at New Grimsby with not much of a breeze circulating around the building despite doors and skylights being open.


The finer details of the dress can be seen here where the pleating creates a gentle empire line and a deep v neck with a tiny modesty band behind. The lining is polyester which swishes nicely as you move. This cobalt blue isn't a colour I wear a lot of, and certainly not what I would wear in the winter when my Scottish pallor wouldn't be enhanced by this tone at all, but with a light tan I can just about get away with it.


Note this delicious floaty layer of chiffon - I fancy I didn't quite dance around enough to do it  justice however!


Here's a wee twirl for you.


Oh, and I can do this too!


These lime green satin sandals are by Steve Madden from TK Maxx and also cost £15. The kitten heel was a great height to wear after a long day at work, not too high, nor were the straps too snug either. I wish I'd had a some lime green accessories, but I got by as you can see below.


My oversized pearls (from Debenhams) you'll have seen before as well as the green amethyst bracelet which my dear hubby bought me in Morocco. The fab blue rings are charity shopped. I'm wearing my old favourite sunglasses from Quay.


The photo shoot was at the end of the evening when we were confident that things had gone well which I hope shows in our overall relaxed body language. It can be quite a stressful day, preparing the gallery for the evening's party as well as the conversation topic of the day being which outfit we will wear. So far this summer I've managed to choose mine well in advance and even stick to it rather than my usual last minute change of heart. I'm floundering a bit already about the upcoming one in August, so watch this space...

And finally, July on the Isles of Scilly has been nothing less than idyllic in the heatwave. Work days are peppered with end of the day picnics for Steve and I which makes for a welcome bit of downtime for us. We're off to another island tonight, but in the meantime I'll leave you with some picnic shots from the last couple of weeks.


Landing on the high tide at Samson, just a two minute boat trip from home. 


A quick hop from the boat into the little tender to take us ashore.


Picnic over, it's time to capture something for my Instagram feed - I gotta feature this amazing setting, surely! But first, a slight tweak here, a little adjustment there ...


What about placing another pop of colour here? This hat will do nicely!


Swatting a couple of flies away before I can settle down.


And this is it! The shadows created by the evening sun managed to make me look much more tanned than I really am, so no filters required. Tresco island lies in the backgroud with a sprinkling of yachts moored up in the channel.


This time last year I posted a bikini shot and said that I wasn't sure if at 60 I'd still be happy to wear one. Yay, I still am! 
Anna x

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  1. You look amazing Anna... in both your blue dress (love those lie shoes!) AND your bikini... smashing it!
    XXX
    Samantha

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    1. Hello Sam and thanks for the lovely compliments! Glad to see that you're back online again.

      Have a great week!
      Anna x

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  2. Its a great dress on you Anna. So lucky at 15 pounds. A fab find and fits so well. I love those sunnies with it. Like the bikini look too. Hasn't the weather been amazing, until we all got sick of it without air con ;)

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    1. Yes, such a lucky find indeed! I must admit I'll be sorry to see this weather change back to the sorry old British summer weather we usually have, but it's been fun while it lasted.

      Enjoy your week!
      Anna x

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  3. Amazing, Anna. You'll be looking bikini-good at 70 too! Hugs, x

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    1. So kind, Mary. 70 might be a pushing it a bit my dear, but thanks anyway!

      Have a lovely week!
      Anna x

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  4. Can't believe that dress was only £ 15, what a find. The colour is absolutely gorgeous, rivalling the colour of the sea! Looking utterly fabulous in bikini too! xxx

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    1. It's all about the colour with this dress, and I must admit I couldn't quite believe that anyone would get rid of this beauty. Hey ho - their loss, my gain!

      Wishing you a fab week!
      anna x

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  5. Fantastic shoes! Isn't this just the best summer ever!

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    1. Yay, for these sweet shoes Nancy, I just love them! And hurrah for the wonderful summer - long may it continue!

      Enjoy your week!
      Anna x

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  6. Wow, what a stunner of a dress, and a bargain to boot! I don't know what you're talking about, Anna - you look amazing in royal blue! Good choice of the lime sandals and hooray for kitten heels (my favourite height). All those lovely ladies - you all look fabulous, and ready to sell up a storm. Well done on the show, and good vibes for the next one.

    Kudos to you for showing yourself off in that bikini!! I have way too many body hangups (not to mention loose skin from when I was heavy) to even photograph myself in a one-piece - I haven't worn a bikini since I was 17!

    Keep on rockin' this summer, and enjoy the weather while it lasts! We're getting temps in the upper 20s here and same as you: no air conditioning in most homes. Of course, I'm now sitting here freezing in my AC'd office...but I'll be outside soon!

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    1. Thanks for your fulsome comment Sheila, I do appreciate your feedback. I think because I had to wear blue as a school uniform the colour has never really excited me as an adult.

      Re the bikini, I suppose I want to say that we ought not to be ruled by convention and believe that the young have exclusive rights to swimwear. I too have body hang-ups, but want to show that at 60 this is what I really look like.

      Have a fab week!
      Anna x

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  7. Oh my goodness Anna! You look utterly fabulous in your coral bikini! Additionally, I think that cobalt blue is a pretty color on you with or without a bit of tan. The tactile pleasure of a swirly skirt is a plus even if you don't have an upcoming ball to attend right?

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    1. Utterly fabulous is such a compliment Jude, thank you! This frock does deserve another outing and who knows, a ball may well crop up at some stage ...

      Enjoy your week!
      Anna x

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  8. Anna I love LK BENNETT, so I know what a find that dress is. I wore one to my daughter's wedding last weekend. Great bikini body by the way.

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    1. Thanks Hilda. I often drift into LK Bennett when I'm in Harrogate and just dream of buying their frocks, so it was such a thrill to come across this one in a charity shop just half a mile down the road.

      Cheers,
      Anna x

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  9. If I looked as hot as you in a bikini I'd be wearing one all the time! You GO GIRL!!!

    Love the colour of your blue dress too. Glad your opening night was a success.

    Suzanne
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    1. Hahaha - how very kind of you Suzanne! Funny how I can share these shots on the blog, but I wouldn't dream of walking along a crowded beach in a bikini.

      Cheers,
      Anna x

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