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Friday 10 May 2013

My half century in colour...



I was 50 yesterday, which still feels really unreal. It sounds sooo old. Still, what better excuse for a day out? I went to London to meet two dear friends for lunch. I could only grab them for an hour or so as they were working, but we had a lovely time chatting with a glass of wine in the Cafe Delauney on the Aldwych. Then I took myself off to the Kaffe Fassett exhibition at the London Fashion and Textile Museum. This is a small but really beautiful collection of paintings, quilts and knitted designs.
I had a lovely hour wandering through the rooms, soaking up the explosion of colours.
If I'm honest, I am not too keen on very tightly designed quilts, I can appreciate the skill involved but they don't do much for me. These, however, are a different matter because the colours used are so amazing. I also loved Kaffe Fassett's still life paintings. 

Ginger jars by Kaffe Fassett




A lovely painting of jelly moulds.

 After my tour I sat down with a welcome cup of tea in the museum cafe....

before heading home to celebrate with the family.
I'm going to be having a party in July, once all the boys' exams are over. 
Fifty isn't so bad...:)
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11 comments:

  1. Gill10 May 2013 at 00:29

    Happy Birthday!!
    50 isn't so bad when you're nearer 60!!! Glad you had a great day!

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  2. Maria10 May 2013 at 02:01

    ~ Happy of happiest birthdays, dear Street Comber! I am following very close behind you my friend! hehe! I love how you spent your day here celebrating, very much my sort of day! ~ the colours here on the post are an explosion of loveliness! ~ with kindest thoughts...Maria x

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    1. Streetcomber10 May 2013 at 04:07

      Thanks Maria. I knew that if I stayed at home, I'd end up working, so I planned my little escape :)

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  3. The Faerie Factory10 May 2013 at 02:10

    What a jolly way to spend a birth day..... such stunning colours to brighten your happy day ... Sarah x

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    1. Streetcomber10 May 2013 at 04:07

      Thanks Sarah. The colours did make me feel uplifted.

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  4. Knit, Natter, Nature, Nurture10 May 2013 at 04:57

    Sounds like a super day - Kaffe Fassett was a revelation to me back in the 80's. If it makes you feel any better - my 60th is in just over a week! - where did those last 10 years go?!

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    1. Streetcomber10 May 2013 at 06:26

      Now, you do not look it! I did have a wonderful day, thank you.

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  5. annie10 May 2013 at 05:14

    Happy birthday for yesterday. Sounds like you had a lovely day.

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  6. Karen11 May 2013 at 10:08

    Happy belated birthday - have to say you look nowhere near 50 my dear. Lovely to meet up with old friends and sounds like the exhibition was good - I had thought of visiting it myself soon.
    Hope you are enjoying the weekend even if spring has retreated again. Karen xx

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    1. Streetcomber11 May 2013 at 13:58

      Thanks Karen, that's very kind. I would recommend the exhibition, though small, it is beautifully put together and I found the museum a very relaxing space.
      Just had a joint birthday meal out this evening as my youngest son was 15 today, and it is absolutely freezing out there!

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  7. Bodkin13 May 2013 at 09:23

    THANKS FOR THAT POST. HX

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