Mel takes over the internet...

It has been threatened for some time now, but now it is a reality. Soon, you will be compulsively buying linoprints, teatowels, cards, all sorts of things; unable to remember how it all started but similarly unable to stop. That's right, Mel has finally sorted out her blog! Whilst this is great news, because you 'll be able to see loads more of her designs and how she prints and what inspires them (I can't wait to find out!!), I will admit to a little sadness as it signals an end of an era. Due to increased levels of 'work in situ' photography, I may have to start being tidy.

The little black notebook...

Found this on a recent visit to my folks...
there was tattered old note book nestled between books on a bookshelf - in a way that had it been in a film would have screamed that it contained spells, maps or dark secrets. Not quite any of those but a lovely find.

My great grandad I learn was a pharmacist of some standing, and this was his 'formula book' containing all his special recipes for everything from hair restorer to cold remedies. He also kept press clippings and all his old adverts, bottle labels etc. This one here is my favourite, firstly, because anyone who starts their advert "ARGUMENT' is alright by me,
Secondly, it's always nice to see that members of your family were silver tongued so and sos,
and thirdly, it works quite nicely if you replace 'Pharmacist' with 'Illustrator', 'Medicine' with 'Scribbles' etc - indeed I may have to do so and give the result to potential clients...

Good on you Great Grandad