As the sun goes down on Summer.

New Horizons.

Today I took a gamble. I decided to pursue something I care deeply about, that will change the way I work completely, or rather bring to light the areas of work I most love and are of the most value to others, and purely pursue this. I'm going far away to learn how to do this with other's who are already doing it. It's very scary, and I had to spend 24 hours extinguishing doubts, until the "I have to do this", outweighed the "what if I can't....". 

The answer my friend, is blowing in the wind. 

Limoges.

Ken's Saddles

What a thrill to see Ken Matthews saddles. He brought one by to the studio. He has made them all his life. His father was a shoemaker, which sparked conversation between us at a local farmers market. He pops by every week to discuss leather work and other things, and also pass on tips for stitching techniques etc. Geek out!

Sunshine in Sicily

Mount Etna!

Late Summer at Summerleaze

Northcott Beach wanderings

Best little tea-room for miles. The owner Margaret is a real character - I only had 75p but she gave me a massive slice of cake to eat while I perched on the bank of the stream to read my book, with the words "life's not all about money is it". That's cool.

Another Pendeen car boot treasure : 'Heart, a personal journey through it's myths and meanings' by Gail Godwin. Of course she lives in Woodstock, New York.