Sunday, 5 August 2018

July to August are passing by so quickly!
I don't know where the time has gone! Summer has been a haze of sunshine and it is still very warm here in the West country. It has been too hot to do blog posts and I was busy having a birthday at the end of June. We went to the seaside. Holidaying in beautiful Dorset. The Jurassic Coast at Durdle Door.
I found a magical dog stone on the beach at Lulworth Cove which is walking distance to Durdle Door. The stone is all natural but it does look like somebody has painted a dog's head. 
Lulworth Cove which is also stunning, reminds me of Cornwall and the light is very similar as well. It was busy there although my photos do not show many people on the beaches.
I was annoyed to find that people leave so much rubbish around along the walkways. We all need to look after these places of natural beauty and should always make sure to take our rubbish home after visiting.
We will be going back towards the end of summer when it is less busy. I'm looking forward to a more peaceful visit.
I Have a Weird Shop! 
I have a newish shop that I opened late last year called Weird Fox I decided to move away from Etsy and try out Bigcartel instead. It was a lot easier to set up and is less complicated than Etsy with it's layout. I have been busy making new stock ready for Christmas although progress is slow at the moment what with the heat and holidays. I've already sold out of these velvet cushions and dream pillows that have my designs printed on them. Some of the cards and Zigsa cat jewellery pieces have sold as well. 


Zigsa and Ollie cat @myleftfang are on Twitter. The cats have been an inspiration for my new designs. Ollie is Ricky Gervais and Jane Fallon's beautiful cat. 
They have an Ollie velvet cushion, an original illustration, and cards too. Cards and postcards have been popular with customers. They send me photos of them framed and they put them up on their walls to decorate their homes which is really great to see.
These Ziggy earrings are listed in the shop at the moment and there is a matching necklace too. Also available are some mixed cards. Weird Fox Shop
We hope you are all enjoying the summer. It is best to make the most of it because it will be Winter soon. If you are on Twitter, feel free to follow me CLICK HERE and I will follow back!

5 comments:

Julie Miles said...

That beach looks like the Mediterranean Sea. I would not have thought it was Dorset! Really like the dog stone, how very unusual. I will follow you and Ollie on Twitter, so lovely that you are inspired by Ricky's cat. Such wonderful work.

JFM said...

Good morning,Jo.
Yesterday I couldn't even find that you had a blog but this morning I found you and OMG...what a gorgeous and magical blog it is!!!
I have added you to my blog list and happily so!
I only use blogspot. I never use other social medias like Facebook.

This is a lovely post. Such beauty. I love the dog stone! Since it is mostly natural, someone must have been inspired to add to nature's art...how wonderful.

I will be visiting often. I am so happy that we have met here on blogspot~

Hugs ❤

Forest Dream Weaver said...

Ah...finally success! I've removed and reconnected you on my reading list for the third time....and now your current post is showing in correct time sequence on my blog and reading lists. Your work is beautiful,especially the cushions,they look very calming and comforting. I imagine the Dorset coast would be wonderfully atmospheric in wild weather too. Thanks for commenting,I thought your blog had disappeared!
Enjoy your summer!
Ruby

Jo Potter said...

Thank you very much Julie, Jan, and Ruby for stopping by and leaving such kind comments. I have had a few difficulties publishing posts so I really appreciate you leaving comments to test out my blog. Yes, I think the dog stone is a special find too. Have a great rest of the week. Warm wishes to you all. xx

Jenny said...

How lovely to find your blog. What a treat for the eyes with fabulous photos and art. I will buy some of your cards because I have a few Birthdays coming up. Dorset is one of my fav places to visit too. Jen. Xx