This poster in Jarrolds an independent department store stopped me in my tracks. What a simple delightful way to identify the specialities of an area. This was designed by a Norfolk family but Id love to see one for each county.
They show all the things I think of when visitng East Anglia - particularly those BIG SKIES!
I always look out for independent shops and avoid the high street names and loved this book shop. Called The Book Hive the window contained some hives made from paper which opened to reveal quirky street scenes.
I believe these were the work of a an art student called Justine Austin (hope I have that right - I'm going from memory!)
There were three different ones and each had some found objects on or in it. The first one has little beech nuts hanging down
this one an old brooch and a card with segs (when did you last see any of those?)
and this one lots of matchboxes...
A couple of closer shots but I'm afraid they are taken through the shop window so apologies for the quality.
Where do people get their inspiration and ideas from!
I liked the juxtaposition of these two shops!
And wished I had time to go and see this exhibition!
And wouldn't you love to go into anywhere with an invitation like this at the door? Maybe next time!
Hope you have a great holiday weekend and maybe a sexy little cupcake?
Love Wend
If you have seen my blog recently you'll know I spent my childhood holidays near Norwich, but I haven't been back for many years - you post really has made me want to go - love the little shops, thanks for sharing it all.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Love those little behive thingys - so clever.
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They are wonderful little illustrated scenes. This makes me even more determined to visit Norfolk and Norwich one day, what an eclectic mix of shops - sexy little cupcake and cider for me!
ReplyDeletecakes, sunshine and the sesside........pretty damn perfect!!
ReplyDeleteNorwich is a great city, my family lived in Norfolk for many years and I always paid Norwich a visit. Loving those beehives, how talented that guy is.
ReplyDeleteI love our big skies too! And Jarrolds - wonderful crafts department. Southwold is just up the coast from me.
ReplyDeleteI've spent some very enjoyable girlie weekends in Norwich. Lovely place to go. xx
ReplyDeleteWe went to Norwich last year and I thought it was an amazing and very surprising city. You found some great places! xxx
ReplyDeleteA lovely post that tugged at my heart - although in Yorkshire now, I'm from Norfolk, near the "RAF jets" and "water towers" shown on the delightful map that you spotted! I'm biased, of course, but I love Norwich too! Rx
ReplyDeleteThose two shop names are just magic. I wonder if they deliberately did that? Who cares though. It's great fun. Those maps and those beehives are my sort of thing. I would have loved to have seen either of them. Lucky you. Lesley
ReplyDeleteThere are obviously some very artistic people living in Norfolk.Norwich looks a very interesting/fun city.Thanks for showing us around. :o)
ReplyDeleteI found you after I went to the Selvedge craft thingy. How? There I discovered Julie Arkell's work... so on googling her I bumped into cyber-you. Your blog has got me thinking that my one pathetic blog, 2 years ago needs sorting so... last week I got going again. Trouble is how to reach your amazing heights. I just love the way you acknowledge other peoples' skills and the odd assortment of 'stuff' you feature. Keep it up Wend. Linda.
ReplyDeleteWishing I could step inside that window and get a really close look at those hives.. they look brilliant! Love the blackboard sign too.
ReplyDeleteI followed you over from Lucille from USEFUL or BEAUTIFUL, I loved all of your photos, a wee glimpse into another world.
ReplyDeleteOh I think I would have spent ages gazing at those fabulous houses. Love the map too.
ReplyDeleteIts where I live so am glad you liked it so much .... we sometimes take it for granted but it is really beautiful and so interesting.
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