Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Given in to temptation

I must admit that the end of this year finds me feeling rather like this print of mine, and so I clutch at whatever delights come my way.  Three interests of mine are architecture, Scottish landscape, and ceramics, and when all three coincide, then of course temptation must be fully embraced.
A few weeks ago I was delighted to see that Lochside, a house built for a potter on the shores of Upper Loch Torridon was chosen as RIBA House of the Year 2018.
Photograph by Richard Fraser
There have been innumerable times this year when I wished myself far from the hub of things, and this landscape is a favourite.  It is too long since we last visited.  When curiosity about the ceramics that the owner makes took me to Michele Bianco's website, I was smitten, and fell in love with a particular piece: greys, with the subtleties of greens and other colours in the glaze (image below from Michele Bianco's site).  
I would not normally - indeed have never before bought ceramics online, but this time I leapt.  And today was duly rewarded when it arrived.  It is temporarily on the mantle so that we can enjoy it until I put up the leafy decorations on Monday, then in the new year we will find an appropriate permanent spot.
So perhaps the falling is onto a trampoline, and let's hope that there are more elements of joy to temper the plunge of despair.

4 comments:

  1. I am sorry you are not feeling too good, Olga, and I must say, that your mood reflects mine today. Oh well... Things will get better, I know they will. The house is wonderful as is the ceramic. Hope you feel better soon.

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    1. Eirene - I'm not sure that the general political atmosphere is going to improve any time soon. However, personal life will most likely look more rosy once the wheel has fully turned. Thank you for your good wishes.

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  2. How cheering, I can see why you succumbed,it's fabulous.I've never regretted anything I've bought, only the things I didn't.

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    1. Mags, I so agree about regret being associated with not doing things - like giving in to temptation!

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