Summer show 5


Hello and welcome to the reprise of Tuesday night at the gallery where Tom Rickman was our artist in attendance for the opening of his summer exhibition with us. I'm not sure who was the most delighted with the outcome as Tom sold 6 of his 10 paintings. We're both grinning madly here at the end of the night and for good reason! Tom has been showing his work with us for many years now and his passion for the North End of the island hasn't faltered over that time, nor has our guests appreciation for the subject either. Thank you Tom, for making the effort to come across the water from mainland Cornwall to attend the party. The other two contributing artists are Jenny Ulyatt and Alasdair Urquhart. The entire show can be viewed online here


I've shopped my closet this week for my exhibition outfit, purely because I love this frock by Finery and have only worn it once before. I fancy that I probably paired it up with the same shoes that time too, but goodness why on earth not? I'm a big fan of Finery as a brand because they do a great job to what you'd call grown up dressing. The cut is always stylish and flattering (see this other dress in the sale currently for more of what I mean). My orange frock was a TK Maxx find last year, so I picked up a bargain there too.


The satin floral shoes are my favourite summer stilettos meaning you'll have seen them many times before I expect. The always earn me lots of compliments, especially for those shiny gold heels. I'm learning to keep it zipped when someone says they love these (and yes, a few ladies did the other evening) as my default setting would be to blurt out the fact that they cost me £5.99 from Primark. Sharing that here somehow doesn't seem to count. Mad, eh?




This frock is all about the f's - flouncy, frilly and fun!



I'm hoping to round up my lovely helpers during the next and last summer show to get a photograph of them all together. The girls are always in a rush to go off for a celebratory meal together at the end of the shows and I seem to get caught up in saying farewell to the artist of the day, missing my chance of a group shot. Needless to say, I'm so grateful to them for all the hard work they put in to make these nights a success - especially Polly who helps to hang the show too - I couldn't do it without you, so thank you all ladies!


I usually have a swoosh factor shot, but this is the best I can do given my limited resources this time!




The rose gold ripple necklace was a purchase in a tiny side street boutique in St Andrews earlier on this year. I've added a rose gold ring (pre-loved) to that along with this bejewelled contemporary ring which I bought at an airport concession during the same trip. Both bangles are in rose gold, the sailor's knot is by Kate Spade and the other was from the gallery in the basement of the Barbican. The sunglasses of the moment are by Guess


Thanks so much for joining me again. I'm dreadfully aware how busy we all are at this time of year, all the more so when we have to make the most of these precious last few weeks of the summer. I've come to accept that my readership drops off around now, so I do appreciate those of you who are able to make the time to follow the story of my island life. It would be lovely to have your comments, good or bad - I love a bit of constructive criticism - to let me know you're out there, especially if you've never spoken to me before. I write my blog for you, each and every one of you and it's wonderful to create a connection to you. I'm always happy to widen my circle of friends. And a final thank you to those who comment regularly x

                                                                                         Anna x

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  1. Ah yes, the summer drop-off! Everyone's on vacation in August, it seems, eh? It hit me last week - I was like, "Whoa, everyone must hate these outfits!" until I remember, "oh, yes, August again!"

    I adore this lovely dress on you, Anna - the colour, the fun cut - and I can see it makes you channel your inner Marilyn! Work it, girl! The paintings are amazing - on my first glance, I thought, "What a gorgeous view!" then realized, nope, those are the art!

    Enjoy every moment, and make sure you get your helpers so that we can thank them too!

    Stay chill, my dear! XO, She

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    1. The summer drop-off. I must remember this effect too Sheila. Glad you like the frock - orange always says summer to me. I'll round up the girls next time, I promise!

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  2. Super frock! You have a fine set of pins there! I always love to see what you wear at your shows and exhibitions.

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    1. Aw, thanks Gail. I'm so lucky to have this excuse to dress up over the summer months.

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  3. August! I'm thinking of taking next August off. I don't even want to be online myself so I don't blame anyone for not reading my blog. Love this frock! It looks so energetic and flouncy! Congrats on the show. Looks like beautiful paintings!

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    1. Hi Julia, lovely to hear from you! I'm pretty low key over the summertime, spending less time on social media too - it's just such a busy time isn't is?

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  4. What a spicy little dress. Twirling with some flamenco flare seems mandatory and the shoes are such a perfect finish!

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    1. Oooooh, I do wish I could add a few genuine dance moves when I wear a frock like this - it surely deserves the real deal!

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  5. Lovely dress, that color looks so good on you. Are you happy or sad that the season is all lost over. On one hand I can I'm imagine that you need a break, on the other I personally would miss all the people around.

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  6. Much as the summer is coming to an end, the visitors are still here until the island shuts down in November so we have a long way to go yet. I love this time of year - it's what I and my artists spend all our time planning for!

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  7. Another stunning dress Anna, I adore the style, that flippy hem is sassy! Thanks for sharing your day with us Hun. Jacqui Mummabstylish

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  8. lovely dress in a fabulous color!, love its frilliness and love your pictures posing like Marylin in the wind!. Those shoes are gorgeous and totally deserve some compliments (same for you ;D)
    You totally rock those elegant accessories!
    besos

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