Just the Tonic......

Last week saw the opening of The Line Gallerys' exhibition for July 2009 - TONIC - featuring works from Nikki Monaghan (acrylic on canvas), Paul Kershaw (wood engraving), Ruth Nichol (acrylic on canvas) to name but a few. In addition to these works, Gail and Elisabet have a wide selection of jewellery, ceramics, woodwork and baskets, embroidered brooches and cushions, woven scarves and lavender bags.

The Line is open from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm Mondays to Saturdays and from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm on Sundays, except when changing exhibitions.

The Line Gallery, 238 The High Street, Linlithgow.

Mimi Pearls French Lavender drawer scenter at £6.00 at the Line Gallery, Linlithgow

Jean Muir and Inspiration......

Myself and my sister in law went to see the Jean Muir Exhibition currently showing at the National Museum in Edinburgh today. I was very impressed with the simple lines and construction of some of the garments, and it showed how much styles transcend through the decades. It's always inspirational to hear others thought processes.....Jean Muir only designed her collections every six months, on a Sunday morning, from her white bed (has good taste then!) with a bottle of champagne at the side of her bed....I'm liking her style....

On other news....The Lines new exhibition opened it's doors on Saturday (and celebrated it's 14th birthday with cake and Bucks Fizz!) with new artwork from Nikki Monaghan. New Mimi Pearl goodies are available, including new one off slip on freshwater pearl necklaces, pearl clusters and silk and vintage lace lavender drawer scenters. I took my inspiration for this exhibition from one of Nikki Monaghan's works in tones of electric blue to green to grey. Stupidly, I didn't manage to capture any images of my new work...that'll teach me. This exhibition will run until 17th February 2009.