Autumn loveliness out and about today …

When you accidentally go out with your slippers on. #ukbirds #birds #wildlife #Robins

Couple more Chainmaille pieces. One was solid sterling silver and the other heavyweight raw copper, requested by a chap that wanted to try a raw copper bracelet for arthritis but wanted something different to a copper band, I couldn’t say if it works but it looked nice 😊

Here’s something I don’t often post. I also make (when time permits) Chainmaille jewellery. Chainmaille was originally used in medieval times for protection in battle, there are thousands of weaves. The picture shows a bracelet made for a gentleman using copper and stainless steel,I also use silver.

He’s out, Mr Mackerel has finished cooking 😊. Decided to call him ‘Stargazey’. The panel stands in a beautifully patterned green Lakeland slate base. #glass #art #artist #handcrafted

Happy, happy, happy

Mr Mackerel all ready for the kiln… now what to call him 😊 #glassart #handcrafted

Some lovely Autumn colour around

Today’s swim spot, I was even joined by a seal

Lovely day for a swim

Think I shall drop anchor and stay. Had a lovely swim earlier

Could get used to waking up to this, in for a swim shortly 😊

When I am old take me out to stand at the edge of the sea, Spray from waves-break on my face, salt wind licking my skin, And the long stare out to the wide dark line where the sea drinks down the sky. (When I am Old - Pauline Prior-Pitt) www.wild-indigo.com

One for International Dog Day … quick sketch on my ipad of my visitor I did a little while ago ❤️🐾🐾 #internationaldogday2025

Feels like a suitable piece to share today on #VJDay80. #LestWeForget #remembrance

Evening Beagling after the wind died down.

I just love the sheer joy Mr wonderful beagle gets from running up hills ❤️❤️❤️🐾🐾 (sorry no sound for some reason)

All done - Art glass made by myself, standing in a lakeland slate base. This one is sold but I will be making them for my website and of course if you are interested just let me know, happy to answer questions, no obligation. www.wild-indigo.com #art #glass #mountain

Beautiful sky last night here in Cheshire

A local visit to Arley Hall & Gardens … inspiring to be surrounded by so much beauty. I feel some floral glass designs may well be the result 😊 #gardening #nature #art

I have spent much of the longest day working on a jewellery commission which has lead to a new range of jewellery… here’s a sneak peek but needs another firing yet. 😊 Sorry for the logo watermark … needs must.

@magslancashire.bsky.social Happy Birthday 🎂🎉🥂🍾 Have a lovely lovely day whatever mischief you are up to 😊👍

Well it’s here… the Summer Soltice… the longest day. I shall try not to think about days getting shorter … and just concentrate on the light evenings for as long as we have them 😊

I believe Artist of the Year are back filming at Crow Park, Keswick today

I had an order come in for a larger box framed ‘Beachcomber’ so I decided to make two. As always, no two are ever exactly the same, each handcrafted by myself. Very fitting making this whilst listening to the fabulous #TheSaltPath on audiobook 👍 wild-indigo.com #beach #ocean #art #glass #artist

Puffin time from Inner Farne today.

I’m so fortunate with the lovely people that buy my work ❤️

A few for #WorldBeeDay 😊

So, those glass elements I made last week are now forming into a ‘Beachcomber’ glass wall panel. This is my favourite stage 😊 #glass #art #beach #sea #interior #design #handcraftedinteriors #handcraftedinuk

So very dry down at the field, Things still growing well (except the grass) as they have been in the ground many many years and have deep roots but I feel for farmers having to try to manage crops and animals.

It’s the time of year when you might find a baby bird and want to help. Most often (and slightly counterintuitively) it’s best to do nothing. Here’s a useful guide.

This is why I love glass so much, I’ve just been washing some elements I have made to use in a beachy panel, I just love the texture and dimension you can achieve with it. Soundtrack from resident blackbirds and sparrows 😊 #glass #art #artist #ocean #beach

A few more from beautiful Westonbirt

Had a lovely weekend in the Cotswolds & of course visited the wonderful Westonbirt Arboretum again. One for #thicktrunktuesday me and one of the ‘Three Sisters’ Giant Redwoods planted in 1861. First picture 2009 and second on Sunday 😊 #LoveTrees

Oh My! Visited a beautiful garden today which I expect looks good in all seasons… the beautiful Wollerton Hall

Just in time for #flowersonfriday … my first lady bird poppy of the year is out 😊 #gardening

On this the Anniversary of VE Day, we should remember those who fought for our freedom and should always remember the cost of that freedom, or what have we learnt? #VEDay

Fresh from the kiln …‘Shore’ a new range of sun-catchers that can be hung inside or out in the garden. From £32 to £35, each one is unique so you can be sure no one will have one exactly the same 😊. Now available on my website. www.wild-indigo.com #art #glass

NEW: A Scottish wildlife charity has warned of the dangers of accidental wildfires after a disposable barbecue caused a blaze around the size of 'two rugby pitches' in the Trossachs

Another Coastal Heart in its new home 👍 #art #glass #beach #ocean #heart #artist

One of the TV Moments of the Year airs at 10.05pm on ITV1: Danny Dyer meditating with his interviewers on The Assembly. This guy is a one-off, he really is. Remarkable television. Uplifting. Emotional. Genuine. WATCH IT! #TheAssembly

‘The Assembly’ one of the best programmes I’ve seen on TV. A group of neurodivergent or learning disabled people ask a celebrity anything they want. A wonderful &moving programme, there are a few available to watch on ITVx & more to follow Sundays 10pm ITV.

I asked my 100-strong (mainly elderly) audience last night how many of them still handwrote letters. Only 2 or 3 people put their hands up. Should we be worried or just accept handwriting is redundant in a digital age? #handwriting

Well there goes the rest of my day

Had our lodger at the weekend ❤️🐾🐾 He was trying his Jedi mind tricks on me here… after my sandwich!

More beautiful blossom for #FlowersOnFriday

Oodles of Easter Eggs and Oodkes of beautiful primroses. #glass #gardening #AlphabetChallenge #WeekOforOodles

The blossom at the moment is just exceptional. This blackthorn was on my local wander yesterday, so beautiful. #FlowersOnFriday

Twinkle twinkle… I do wish the sun would consider staying a few months, it can rain at night if it wishes. #Easter

With Easter a week away & some spare kiln space I decided to make some modern Easter Eggs for the garden or indoors. Today they came out of the kiln & onto my website. wild-indigo.com #Easter #Gift