True Colours Thursday - PEWTER!

This weeks colour is really just another take on Grey, Silver; the very shades seen in this digital artwork entitled 'Two Moons of Saturn' - designed by Angie, it's one of the cards she recently sent me [photo does not do it justice]...

Now per Wikipedia real PEWTER is...
"A malleable metal alloy, traditionally between 85 and 99 percent tin, with the remainder consisting of copper, antimony, bismuth and lead.
But it is a ancient component, used for cutlery and jewellery too - the earliest piece was found in an Egyptian tomb from 1450 BC."

I've nothing that old but I do have several pieces of this Grey/Silver coloured metal.

There's these two small PEWTER photo frames enclosing magical memories - a rare shot of my beloved Hero & I together, and my Mother looking so happy pottering in the garden in the Summer sunshine she loved...

Despite how young we all look, it's hard to believe they are taken nearly twenty years ago.

I still miss them both sooo much, as nothing ever quite replaces ones Mother & that special pup!

Polish Proverb...

"The greatest love is a Mothers; Then comes a Dogs..."

How true!

Quickly, moving on - amongst my jewellery, these pieces are all PEWTER - the top two broaches both feature Celtic designs - their symbolism via never ending knots represents the the circle of life; the pendants stone is metallic grey Hematite, believed in 'crystal magic' to enhance mental awareness, reduce stress, dispel negativity & encourage optimism - much needed@ the moment; and the lower Goose pin is from the days of Canadian Airlines, it was their logo...

Also, have the perfect bookmark for a dog lover - a gift from doggy 'family' Molly & Taffy...On my visit to the Covered Market, found these PEWTER looking Herrings - don't their glassy eyes follow you...But, the Celebration Cake Shop there failed me again!!!

However, this photo of a [Silver] Wedding Anniversary cake, was sent to me by a past TCT player because of my regular cake image feature here, so only seems right to share it today when I need help...

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Next weeks colour is CINNAMON, a spicy suggestion from humorous & loyal participants Doyle & Mollie!
And, please remember ideas for forth coming colours would be very welcome!

Two fer Tuesday - A Happy Australia Day Connection!

I was @ a loss re what to post today, then, I had mail yesterday!

Friend Angie in Oz, had sent me another personally hand crafted card featuring Australian Christmas postage stamps.

But, it never arrived - I suspect stolen en route after being spotted by a zealous Stamp Collector!!!

Anyway, to make up for its loss, she sent to me again...

This time, a a copy of her digital imaged calender...

Wow - am I so glad the postcard didn't make it!

January is now up on my desk...

And, it came with a batch of colourful postcards too...Am so impressed with designs.
Thanks again Angie!

And, a Happy Australia Day too!

True Colours Thursday - BLUE & WHITE, Take 2!

I knew I had a photo somewhere of this enamel charm...It was thoughtfully sent to me by Angie in Ynachep, Western Australia to make my day last Autumn.
I was very touched, as a favourite quote of mine was "Don't let's ask for the moon, we have the stars" from that classic 1942 Bette Davis film 'Now Voyager' - the clip can be seen HERE!
And, strangely having my own moon right now seems really significant, as I have finally had the courage to tell star gazing companion but married Little Buddy to begone out of my life for good!

Re the charm, I've regrettably mislaid the card with the details of it's artist on - put away somewhere safe, when I threaded my moon onto a leather throng to wear - maybe Angie will remember, as if I recall corectly she knows her via PostCrossing, a postcard exchange site which I did once sign up too but the procrastinator in me won out on!

Two fer Tuesday - York Place!

On a mission yesterday, instigated by Angie, who now lives in Western Australia, but was born in Brighton - I went in search of her birth place.
She, in a blog 'Comment' to me, said if I was walking in the vicinity of York Place, check out No 13, as she was born there on the 2nd floor, & jokingly added "not on the actual floor"!
And, since it's been a while since she has been back to Brighton, she was curious to know if 'Grubs' an original 1970's Burger Bar was still flourishing below her one time home.

Now, that sounds, a simple enough task to complete, but sometimes my 'Senior Moments' get the better of me!

In my mind, it wasn't No 13, I was in search of but No 3, which which proved to be opposite the impressive St Peter's Church, re-opened this Sunday after extensive structural renovations...

And, No 3 York Place, is now a family run chemists - so in my misguided quest, I went into enquire if the upper floors were still lived in...

An interesting conversation with the current, second generation owner ensued.

He said that the pharmacy was initially set up in the early Sixties, by a Mr Ross, still a live today but over a 100, who eventually sold the business onto his own father after he completed his training as a chemist!

He understood that before that, the premises had been a Gentleman's Outfitters or Haberdashery Store, as under the present modern shops fixtures & fittings, the original facade still lurked - and old grates & gas points are to be seen on the upper floors now simply used as storage space.

He was most intrigued by my tale of a friend being born up there in the mid 1930's!!!

And, I was soooo pleased with myself, till I re-read Angie's 'Comment' later in the day, and I realised I was ten numbers out!

DRAT, drat, drat!

So, not to be beaten, I've returned to York Place and found No 13...

Yes, it still looks inhabited by the bamboo window blinds on the first & second floors.

And 'Grubs' is still serving 100% British Beef burgers plus a Vegetation option, however the kids working there, weren't interested in talking to me!!!

So there Angie - mission finally accomplished.

Twofer is a meme started by another blog friend Jonna!

Stamps from OZ!

My weekly meme, 'True Colours Thursday' has brought me in contact with a range of new bloggers.

One is Angie in Australia, who once lived in Brighton, UK & like me, loves Postcards.

But, she goes one step further & makes her own cards, from stamps to send to friends.

Seeing her wonderful efforts on her blog, I asked to be the beneficiary of one of her OZ based ones.

It arrived today - even it's stamped envelope was wonderfully colourful.

Here they are together, per my scanner...It suggests to me, that Australia must have fancy stamps as standard, while here in the UK, we only have special issues.

So, responding like wise will take considerable time.

I think I will be back in Brighton sooner!

But, she did say, thankfully - she would be happy with one from there!

Anyway, Thanks Angie, your card brightened my other wise dull day.