I had a lovely time at the launch of the Curtains Up for Winter Windows Christmas Exhibition. Fabulous Art, Textiles, Sculpture, Ceramics and Glassware – pop into the gallery for a browse and treat someone this Christmas.
Month: November 2016
Cold morning at Kelvingrove
The heating’s on at Kelvingrove
Bingham’s Pond Great Western Road
People out strolling round the pond
Argyle Street Jewellery Arcade
Argyle Street Jewellery Arcade prepare for Christmas.
A wander past Inn Deep; the bar next to the River Kelvin
A wander past Inn Deep; the bar next to the River Kelvin. Its’ a sign.
When your suit of armour goes rusty just sling it
I was surprised to see this suit of armour in a junk shop in Partick.
Lighthouse Craft Fair
Some real nice things at the Lighthouse Craft Fair.
Working in Citizen M
Working in Citizen M. Nice tea in here.
Working in Citizen M this afternoon
Working in Citizen M this afternoon. Fancy interior design.
And now turning into Gibson St
And now turning into Gibson St – loving that winter sun – or should I say that winter gloom.
Wandering up University Avenue, Wellington Church on the left
Wandering up University Avenue, Wellington Church on the left looking imposing.
Wandering up University Avenue
This morning I’m wandering up University Avenue; the rain has just stopped and the sun is coming out.
Cup & Saucer Vintage Tearoom – White Lightnin’ on the playlist now
Cup & Saucer Vintage Tearoom – White Lightnin’ by George Jones on the playlist right now. Jim covered that song a few years ago.
Having tea in the fabulous Cup & Saucer Vintage Tearoom
Tea in the Cup & Saucer Vintage Tearoom, De Courcy’s Arcade, Glasgow West End. Great Rock ‘n’ Roll on the sound system right now.
Hunterian in Kelvin Hall: One of Mr Hunter’s Jugs
Visited the new Hunterian offices in the Kelvin Hall; saw this jug in one of the display cabinets.
Vintage Fashion, Cresswell Lane
On the landing on my way up to The Vintage Tearoom I was met by this beautiful model.
Roots and Fruits Deli
I picked up some Tortilla for Jim in Roots and Fruits at Kelvinbridge.
Galletly and Tubbs at Christmas
I love the Christmas decorations in Galletly and Tubbs.
Nancy Smillie Jewellery Studio – Christmas Sparkle
I bought a few Christmas gifts today in Nancy Smillie Jewellery Studio. They’ve got lots of great sparkly stuff if you’re planning some parties.
Sonny and Vito’s Great Deli Choices for Christmas
I popped into Sonny and Vito’s in Park Road to pick up my favourite Union coffee. They’ve got some lovely products in their deli.
Thistle Gallery – Unwrapped Christmas Exibition until 24 December, 2016
Called into the fabulous Thistle Gallery – the fabulous art is selling like wild fire. Amazing gifts for Christmas.
Blair and Sheridan – new extended premises
I popped in to say hello to Douglas Blair and Roddy Sheridan at their party to celebrate the opening of their new extended diamond/design/jewellery shop and workshop at Kelvinbridge.
The Clyde Walkway
Yesterday was a lovely day for a stroll along the banks of the Clyde.
Alphonse Mucha Exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery
A wander around this fantastic Alphonse Mucha Exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery.
Cup of tea in Gesso, Charing Cross
You get this nice little tray with an egg timer; I guess so you know when your tea has infused?
Kelvingrove Art Gallery: beaten tin panel
Fantastic beaten tin panel by Marion Henderson – made about 1905.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery
Having a wander around Kelvingrove Art Gallery – spotted this hair comb designed and made by Henry Wilson around 1902. Nice. 🙂
John Lewis tearoom
Sitting in the new tearoom at John Lewis.
John Lewis – view from tearoom
Looking down at new cars in the Buchanan Galleries shopping centre.