*Wednesday's Wishes*

I've decided that Wednesday is going to be my day to wish & hope for some of the lovely things I come across online. I'm not expecting to receive any of them (unless R waves his magic wand or we end up wining the lotto!) I think of it more like window shopping, as a student I've become very good at this, it's my new hobby! I often come across so many beautiful items, a lot of them handmade by some very talented people out there. So, from now on I am going to allow myself to dream a little about the things I'd love to fill my home & my wardrobe with, because sure if you can't dream a little...! From this day forward Wednesday's will be filled with wishes!




Tamar Mogendorff
Snowhome
Toast

::open & closed::

::the Crypt was open::




::the gallery was closed::

Happy Easter....don't eat too many eggs!

Celebrating 40 Years

Going home was great. Sometimes I get back to Dublin & find myself in a mad panic to see as many people as possible. Which ends up being mostly both of our families & I leave with a sense of guilt at not having seen a lot more folk that I would have liked to. I love catching up with family & spending time with them, but often our short stays at home {a couple of nights} means that we don't get to see many friends. This time was different though...we went home for a week! I can't remember the last time I was home for that long. I have taken some time off work {until July so as to focus on my final semester in college} & R had holidays due, so it was all hunky dory to head back home for longer than normal. I got to meet up with long time friends, see family...aunties, uncles and cousins I hadn't seen in a while, meet new additions & hang out with R. So brucey bonus all round!

My folks were so thrilled with the party we had for their 40th anniversary {can you imagine?!} I'm not too sure how surprised they were in the end, as they had an idea that something was going on. Me Ma was trying to ring around friends & family to invite them over to theirs for a celebration, but she kept saying that everyone was a little vague about it, plus we think she came across an invitation over at my sisters place, ho was doing all the arranging & organising. But it was all good & there was smiles and laughter, followed by cake, cake & more cake...oh and a few glasses obligatory of champagne thrown in!

I was in such a grump when I came back to London {it nearly always happens after being home} poor R got the brunt of it. I've spent the last couple of days not doing much, even though R is still on holidays, neither of us had the energy or were in the mood. But today is sunny & smiles, were off to a gallery & St. Pauls. It just takes me a few days to settle back into our life here after our whirl wind trips back home. When I go home a part of me longs for the life of those close to me there...a nice house of my own, kids, a car...the domestic life, yet that doesn't seem so relevant to R & I when we are in London. I tend to fall out of sync with life in London & pine for life in Dublin. The grass is always greener & all that jazz.

*Beannachtai Na Féile Pádraig*

I'm going back home for a few days, actually a whole week...I can't remember the last time I was home for so long. It's my Mum & Dad's 40th Wedding Anniversary...Ruby Anniversary I believe, so I'm going home to celebrate this major event in my families life. It also happens to be St Patrick's weekend so there will be double celebrations!
So Shake a Shamrock, Give it a Lash Jack & enjoy your Guinness wherever you may be.
Happy St.Patrick's Day!

Infintiy & Beyond

Yayoi Kusama is currently showing at Victoria Miro, she is known for her obsessively repeated forms, dots & phallic like structures. I arrived at the gallery not knowing she was showing there, so was very pleased when I discovered upon entering that she was indeed.

In the centre of the gallery stood the Infinity Mirrored Room, which is a free standing hexagonal box surrounded by mirrors with 2 windows inviting you to look into. Inside awaits a treat for the eyes and senses. Inside mirrors face each other to produce an infinite number of reflections & lining the floor flashing lights change in colour & sequence. It could be described as a light show. It is quite disorientating and really does seem to go on for infinity & beyond to quote Buzz Light Year.

Upstairs you are welcomed with giant polka dot inflatable forms that look like massive...huge...giant yellow beach balls with black dots. Much to my disappointment it is not interactive... I wanted to roll & kick them around...boo! There is another room which is lit with florescent lighting, everything in the room is covered with multi coloured dots. The whole exhibition was fun & invites the viewer to immerse themselves in all aspects of the work.

*lovely Folk*

Since moving to London we have had the pleasure of getting to know two lovely & very talented people :: Foy who's debut album 'Hope' is a treat for the ears and the soul:: he has such a powerful voice::his lyrics are beautifully poetic + the lovely Joanne who paints amazing portraits, which are also featured on Foy's album. A very talented couple indeed!
R & I had the privilege to go to the itunes festival in AIR Studios last week. Some names you may recognize have recorded here :: U2...Paul McCarthy...Coldplay...George Michael...to name a few! The line up on the night included Billy Bragg, KT Tunstall, Leo Abrahams & the lovely Foy Vance.
Here's a snip it of what the review said :: Foy Vance’s set started with a bluesy riff, building up his sound with looped vocals and harmonies. “I won’t talk much because I want to fit in as many songs as possible”, he told the audience. “It’s not because I don’t like talking to you”. Next song “Shed a Little Light” showcased his soulful voice, and by this point it was clear to everyone in the room that this was going to be a magical set.
So true...& to make things even more magical if that was possible, it was in a stunning setting in an old converted church. A good night was had by all!