Last Wednesday I had a day out with my friend Jo in Bristol. Our primary objective (other than to while away a cold winters day together) was to visit to National Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Bristol Museum. It is a touring exhibition that visits various cities around the country throughout the year so you have to make sure you set aside time for it.
We went to see it last year and it may become a bit of an annual pilgrimage for us as it's something I really love. I am always in awe of the photographers and the images they capture. They are a true testament to their technical skills, their patience and their eye for a perfect pic. What I love also are the stories behind the images. One person died in his mission to capture that perfect moment after hiking in the snowy wilds of Poland. The pictures are grouped into categories such as ones that show the plight of our ever ravaged planet, illegal animal trafficking, climate change but above all they all serve one purpose: to highlight issues affecting our natural world through one click of a shutter. A few of my favourite images are shown below, all available from the above link.
These are just a fraction of ones that I fell in love with. I could have stayed staring for hours, slipping in and out of dreamscapes and thought provoking discussions with myself. I am so grateful that there are people out there that capture planet earth for us in ways that many of us will never experience.
So after our morning of high culture, we headed for Clifton village, a stones throw from the museum, for lunch and some post-Noël charity shop trawling. Clifton is always good for treasure hunting, especially this time of year when the charity shops are laden with unwanted Christmas gifts.
Strangely though, in almost every shop, I noticed myself heading with more purpose for the bric-a-brac section, than for the clothes (or even shoes!). Has my house and all it's associated projects
become my new love? Now that I have the dressing room I have always dreamed of it seems the house has taken over in terms of priority and I never thought I would say that. Maybe I really am
getting to that age where your wardrobe plays a less important part in the jigsaw of life and your nest is truly what makes you happy.
So I wanted to share with you what I found...
A small globe with all the country name written in French. I adore globes and maps and the suggestion of places not yet discovered and the reminders of places from my past. It was only £1.99 from the Oxfam shop.
Continuing with the French theme.... A small wall plaque that I will hang in my hall. The translation is "our home is so lovely, live here and happiness will find you". It's very heavy, made out of pottery but only around 15cm long. And at £3, it touched a place in my heart. Another wall filler!
And finally this vase which was £6 from a vintage shop. It's the perfect colour for my lounge and looks lovely with small flowers bursting out of it.
Three things for the home and nothing for the dressing room.
Maybe I really am becoming a One Directioner.
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