Showing posts with label whimsy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label whimsy. Show all posts

Tuesday, 23 July 2013

Whitstable Whimsy


Today's photos are all things that amused me on our walk around Whitstable yesterday. Strickly whimsical.

We've walked past the swimming pool many times but hadn't been to look at the sculpture at the entrance before. It's fab! A deep-sea-diver supports a snorkler who supports a swimmer. The details are great, click on the photos to enlarge them.



Of course someone (no, not me!) had poked pebbles into his helmet - and why not? He doesn't seem to mind! If anyone knows who the sculptor is I'd love to acknowledge him/her, but google couldn't help me today.


When we got to the harbour the first thing I noticed was our "friend" LI114.
We can't help it, we're "of a certain age" and have a seaview - so we have a telescope. We see two little fishing boats most days, checking their lobster pots. LI114 is one of them.


A lorry was delivering a load of shellfish. It looks like they're being delivered straight to the gulls, but they're actually going into the shed then the empty shells come out at the back. 


According to the gulls, not quite empty after all.


Oooh - our other "friend", R14. See you tomorrow!


Still at the harbour - look at the bottom line. I wonder if it's a technical term or a typo? :-)


And another ;-)


Thanks Whitstable, we love you really! 




Sunday, 5 April 2009

Let's meet...KnockKnocking!

I met Agnes of KnockKnocking.etsy.com just recently on Etsy forums, and was blown away by her wonderful wreaths. I can quite honestly say I've never seen anything like them.



So - let's find out what sort of person thinks in circles!

Cats or dogs? Labs!

Fruit or chocolate? Chocolate

Favourite colour? Pastel

Favourite meal? Dinner

City break or weekend in the country? Weekend in the country



Soaps or documentaries? Documentaries

Bath or shower? Shower

Now we’ve got you warmed up…

What brought you to Etsy? Tell us about your shop. Do you sell anywhere else?
I love to design and make beautiful things. People here in Austin love my wreaths, so I decided to set up an online shop for others as well! :)

What’s the favourite item you’ve made so far? I think perhaps my Big Top Wreath



What has been the most useful lesson you’ve learnt (about Etsy) so far?
That there is a wonderful, supportive community on Etsy.

If you could start again, is there anything you’d do differently?
No, I think so far so good!



How do you see your store developing?
I see it growing with more items and possibly different shapes, colors and themes... I think it will change with me, and as I find new or different inspirations.

What have you been doing today that I’ve interrupted?
I was just listening to some beautiful country songs.

What’s your top marketing tip for today?
Taking time to reply to kind souls who want to feature me on their blogs!

Sounds like a good plan to me! Discover more about Agnes on her blog and don't forget to have a go at winning a meerkat in my competition