Summer show 1


Hello and welcome our first summer exhibition evening at the gallery. Last night our artist in attendance was Flynn O'Reilly who basked in the glorious weather and revelled in his opening night party. To say that the gallery was busy is an understatement and we all worked hard like the ubiquitous swan, graceful on the surface and pedalling like billy-oh under the surface.


Before the masses descended. Flynn's artwork hangs proudly on the back wall and drew him lots of interest over the course of the evening. He spent a couple of hours chatting to clients, discussing the work which was produced as a result of his winter residency on the island. His reward was to sell his first piece on the night, setting him up for a good show. See the full collection of the July shows here.


The first show in the bag, we stepped outside for a few snapshots of the event.



I'll admit it: I've already peaked outfit-wise! I wish I could be of the mindset to save the best 'til last, but the glorious summer weather plus the siren's call of my mermaid coat clinched it. All I can say is that you'll surely see this fabulous coat on another exhibition evening. 


The evening sunshine bounced off the iridescent scales/sequins of the coat, causing it to shimmer and dazzle. It garnered lots of compliments too as I explained that Steve had given me it for Christmas - on land as in the water, I'm forever a mermaid I joked. The coat was from Topshop, but no longer available I'm afraid. I've slipped a beaded vest top underneath - a charity shop find (£2.50) again the brand is Topshop and the satin trousers were a gift from my daughter. I love to put a look together that looks unique but that hasn't cost the earth. Recycling clothes is one of my pet loves as you know.


My thanks to Harriet, a visiting friend who kindly donated these fantastic rosy-hued mirrored sunglasses to me. They're by my favourite brand Quay Australia  who have a 25% offer on at the moment, so hurry and grab yourself a bargain. (I link through to them because I love them, no other reason.)




Yet another outfit that delivers the wonderful swoosh factor! Not only that, but when I walk, the coat rustles making a noise like the sea receding across shells on the shore.









Both rings are pre-loved and ridiculous bargains from a Truro charity shop.



I've had these satin kitten heels for years. They were from Wallis. I love the pale mint green lozenge gemstones adding a bit of bling to what might have been too much classic understatement otherwise.


I'm so fortunate to have an excuse to dress up to the nines like this. With one exhibition every 10 days over July and August, Polly and I are constantly planning the next outfit. I'm, needless to say, in my element bringing out all of my sparkly over-the-top ensembles, but I also have a couple of new dresses that are much more the floaty look than awash with bling. You know me, ever the chameleon! 


So that's it, one exhibition down and five to go. I do hope you've enjoyed the first round up of our summer shows and that you'll join me for the next one. In the meantime I hope to see you again at the weekend!

Enjoy the rest of the week!

                                                                                      Anna x

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  1. Fab outfit and excellent photography as usual.
    Hoping to see one of your July exhibitions. Tessa xx

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    1. Thank you Tessa. Our July exhibition dates are 13th and 23rd this year. Hope we see you soon x

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  2. Such a beautiful outfit. I absolutely love that sequinned coat! It all looks like high-end designer.

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    1. Thanks Gail. Me too, I just love this coat - I could gad about like this every day!

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  3. I'm sure it's far more interesting and fun to be a chameleon than just a standard variety lizard. How wonderful that your professional life rewired plying dress-up and allows you the freedom to express yourself along with the rest of the "creatives" isn't that a bit symbiotic???
    That rainbow coat is thrilling! Kudos to Steve for recognizing that it needed YOU to give it life!!

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    1. And to think that many, many moons ago I was stuck in the driest of professions - banking! I love the chance to get myself dolled up like this and do indeed feel right at home amongst these creatives, Jude. It's wonderful that this coat is bringing so much joy to so many x

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  4. My goodness, what an exquisite outfit! You really do love ethereal in this! And how fabulous that all the pieces, bought individually meld so beautifully into the perfect outfit! HOW are you going to top this!? It must be so nice to have a job where you get to dress so glamly so regularly!

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    1. Cheers Kezzie, but yes, how am I going to top this? Another show opens on Saturday and I think I may have to approach the outfit in quite a different way... How blooming lucky am I to have the opportunity to dress up like this every 10 days throughout the summer!

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  5. What a stunning outfit! I love the pink hue's in the overcoat. A perfect trio but these items are all gorgeous in their own right xx

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    1. I was particularly pleased with this muted combination Laurie. The coat led the way obviously, but the rest just seemed to follow. So glad you like it x

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  6. Wow, what a stunner of an outfit, Anna! You do look like a mermaid! I am glad that you confirmed that the coat makes that rustling noise, shushing like water over pebbles, as I "heard" that when I saw you swooshing. Well done on your first show of the season - I would love that opportunity to dress up too! It's so fun to have occasions to build outfits for, isn't it?

    Wishing you a wonderful week, my dear!

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  7. It's a bit of a worry that I may have peaked too soon Sheila, but I do love to set myself a challenge! Saturday's show outfit will take things in quite a different direction... I love this fabulous opportunity every 10 days as it's always such fun, especially as I often surprise myself too!

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