Goldfish, big in the 80s?

Goldfish.. I had a lot of goldfish growing up. A LOT. I think we cared for them well, had bowls then tanks with filters and always cleaned them out and fed them etc. They just never seemed to last too long. I was thinking recently were goldfish just something that were big in the 80s/90s? Back when I was a child it seemed everyone had one but now I don't know anyone with fish.

We had 'Gripper' - the first goldfish won at a fair by my uncle (I know, I know so not cool, but back then it was pretty normal thing to do)
'Sharkie & George' - who else had fish called Sharkie and George?!
And the last name I came remember was 'Bubbles', however I think there were quite a few more..!

I got thinking about all this as I wanted to draw some fish. To begin with I thought of colorful tropical fish, but then I thought about the common goldfish.

So here's to the common goldfish (and to Gripper, Sharkie, George & Bubbles) :-)

The giveaway is on!

 
To get involved and win some goodies visit my FB page :-)

Facebook giveaway!

Hi lovelies!

When I reach 100 'likes' on my FB page I will be having an Art giveaway...Go over and pay my FB page some love and you will be rewarded ;-)

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Some Etsy favourites

Vintage seventies Poppy pillow at Rhubarbandapples on Etsy, this shop has the nicest things including this vintage Kitten serving tray. Great great shop full of things I want for my home!

This keychain featuring a Dachshund dog by Juliettenrose on Etsy, too cute!

These polka dot heels at PistolPoppy on Etsy, perfect for spring, because the weather WILL be delightful and sunny of course ;-)

I hope you like them, toodle pip folks xx

New Stockist in Devon

Hello all!

I'm having a lazy morning with tea in bed and the cat at my feet, thank goodness for the weekend!I hope you all have a good weekend too, the sun is out in bristol.. Hurrah!

I wanted to let you know that I am now stocking my work in the lovely seaside town of Budleigh Salterton in Devon. I really like Budleigh and have fond memories of going there with one of my best friends Laura Redford (of Jinty Jones Swimwear) whilst at uni to chat and see the sea.

So am am super happy to be selling my work in 'What Katy Did' a vintage and retro home wears store that also stocks prints and cards by local and new artists.



So if you live Devon way or fancy a trip to the seaside pop down to Budleigh, get some fish and chips and visit this great shop!

Visit the What Katy Did website here and their Facebook page here.

And while I'm here I want to remind you about my own Facebook page, it needs some more friends! Find it here ...Thanks!

Speak soon :-)

UK Handmade Magazine - Spring issue

I'm so excited to be featured in the Spring issue of the 'UK Handmade' magazine!

You can view the magazine online or buy the PDF here

You can view my 'Retro telephone' A4 print and buy it here

This design is also available as a greetings card.. Perfect for saying hello to a distant loved one :-)


I'm so happy! Speak soon folks! x

I like....

This tea towel, or fun cat cushion to make by the clever Sarah Young on Etsy.

This hand drawn mug by Inkbandit on Etsy

How could you not love these items? Check out both these shops for some great goodies. Have a good day all, drink tea, be happy ****