#Springfairsmyarse!

I thought a Spring Lamb is appropriate for this rant!

My husband told me I would do any fair in order to get away for the weekend (I have young kids) and he is probably right.

I am just back from the Glasgow Spring Fair and I am absolutely exhausted! UP THE SCOTS!! Saw plenty of kilts and had some Scottish slab fudge which was the sweetest thing I have ever tasted. Blasted with pure sugar. There is also a foodie area too (and lots of Gin tasting )

As an artist I am new to the whole retail end of things. In my studio I have pieces that are nearly ten years old. In retail this is not good. In less its vintage or I am dead.

For the last 4 years I have been designing my own brand.

Designing is the easy part , getting it to the shop floor is a whole other story. Coming from a Fine Art background I thought once I had finished this collection that was it for another few years. I usually have a solo show every 5 years But no no no...not in retail. Its Spring, Autumn, Winter and well not so much summer but its non-stop!

Of course I am finally getting the hang of it now and this Spring I am dipping my foot into fashion (which I love!)

So this is my new happy bright Spring accessories. Cashmere Scarfs, wallets, purses, bags, ipad holders etc... I am strongly influenced by the Circus, the movie The Greatest Showman, Ballet and the the Can Can Can!!

A normal day for me is to dress in my overalls and paint. The Spring fairs are an excuse to dress up, booze up, meet cool people and a chance to book into a hotel room on my own and just sleep off that gentle gin buzz!!

Will I be doing more....Absa'F'lutely!!

Loved it!!

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