Good Day Sunshine

Well, just had to nip out! Back now, so what did I miss? I'm really looking forward to today. I have my bucket , ready to collect some driftwood from the beautiful beaches of North Norfolk. I have been sketching idea's for a more nautical themed tickety-boo. Have a lovely beach house by the Old Boat Cafe. If we get there early enough,I shall treat my folks to breakfast at the Old Boat Cafe. Now then, must get ready. Armed with picnic bag,blanket, sketchbook,camera, large bucket and spades,frisbee,kite oh and little radio. Hope this October sun finds your neck of the woods too. Now then, where is that beach boys cd......x

It's begining to look a lot like Christmas

Yes, tis the season and I have just opened up the TICKETY-BOO CHRISTMAS SHOP for 2010.

We have our SANTA hats on and turned up the Christmas radio.

We have some gorgeous gifts for you to deck the halls with. Beechwood letter blocks look very festive on a mantelpeice. Super wooden bunting looks fab hung across a door or fireplace.

So come on in and have a look!

New Boys Fabric by Laura Ashley

SHIP AHOY SAILOR BOY!

Those lovely designers at Laura Ashley have come up with this jolly nautical design. My tickety-boo head immedietely thought how nice the boat clock or name plaque would look in a Laura Ashley boys bedroom. The fabric is 100% cotton. It has matching bedding and curtain fabrics. The fabric is called "On the Sea", and is now in season.Lovely!



Salad Days!

I'm pretty chuffed with this years veg patch offerings. Amused to see a cucumber making it's way down from the roof top veg patch. You don't expect to see a cucumber dangling infront of your window! It's been lovely popping up onto the roof to pick aubergine,courgettes and herbs to make a ratatouilles. We have a pumpkin patch , adding an exciting orange glow amongst the greenery. Trouble is, I could sit up there for most of the afternoon with a cup of tea. Am working on some new designs, ready for Christmas. I do love my studio. Nice to know things are growing above my head as I am working. That's all for now xx

.....blow away the cobwebs!

SCULPTURE EXHIBITION

"Heart, Head and Hands"

27th June to 19th Sept.

entrance free



Sixty-three exhibits by internationally acclaimed artists at the University of Leicester Botanical Gardens.

I had a lovely time in the Botanical gardens last Friday. I'm alittle down in the dumps, with my children and partner all going back to school. I was need of alittle inspiration.I love sitting in my studio painting,however,not on Friday afternoon! Therefore,I grabbed my bike and headed down to the gardens. The sculpture in set in beautiful surroundings. I thought it worked really well. I confess that most of the work was not my cup of tea,however, I just enjoyed the looking! If you know what I mean.

If your Leicester based, then I would highly recommend a visit! You never know what will be round the corner,behind a tree or down a path.

A spot of lunch in the Italian garden and I was ready to go home. Look sharp Beetham-Davies!

now then. where was I?

I do like to be by the seaside, especially one with a carnival. I had lots of fun with my family on a much needed break. GOOD. I am ready to get back into the studio, turn the radio on and knuckle down. I feel like this is the start of a new term for tickety-boo. I am buzzing with idea's.The order inbox is very full.Couldn't quite rid myself of my old pinnie,I'm too fond of it. It'll do another season. I hope all my lovely customers had wonderful days for their Wedding,Christenings, and new arrivals. Thank you once again for your lovely comments about received clocks and boxes. It's the icing onthe cake!

Rainy Days and Mondays ( well Tuesday)

My rainy day bags are flying out the tickety-boo door at the moment. I wonder why? Every cloud.......