The 100 pigs are individually decorated by artists in an array of styles and will be auctioned off later in the year.
I managed to take a few photos of some of the pigs on Saturday, before the torrential rain arrived. This one is 'Pigasus', who is encrusted with technological bits and pieces sprayed silver.
Some are quite difficult to spot. This acrobatic pig swings high up in a tree in Queen's Square.
'Walterloo' is my favourite - I love the colours and attractive mosaic work - very appropriate for Roman Bath. He can be found standing behind the abbey.
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Now onto things that I have been working on recently...... I have struggled to make my rag dolls this year, due to the RSI in my wrist. I really love creating their clothes, so came up with the idea of making one-of-a-kind miniature dresses to place on display amongst vintage treasures.
I have added two delicate dresses made from antique lace to my on-line catalogue today. They hang from small wooden coat hangers which I have covered by hand in vintage fabric.
There are also some new and unique patchwork bags with vintage brooch and button embellishments.
As well as a few brooch pillows for the boudoir dressing table, a covered basket and some original eiderdowns, perfect for this chilly summer we seem to be having!
My grateful thanks to all who made a purchase from my last update and for your kind emails.
Have a great week,
Niki x
I've just received this gorgeous gift from one of my website customers. It was a complete surprise and I feel so lucky.
Monica has just returned from holidaying in Cape Cod, USA and so included some treasures from there, along with vintage lace and a hand painted trinket pot made by herself. Thank you Monica - you are so naughty and shouldn't spoil me like this!! But thank you again x
All the city councils seem to have decided on animal installations this year! yours are far more daring - I can't imagine getting past health and safety up here to have them dangling so precariously!! Aren't they beautiful! Wonderful bags and cushions - beautiful pictures and trimmings. The diddy delicate dresses are beautiful! xx
ReplyDeleteMiss Niki, now I can't say "when pigs fly"!!! Exquisite items as always, my sweets.
ReplyDeleteSmoochies,
Connie
Unusual flying pigs, beautiful creations, beautiful blog - what more is there to say!!!
ReplyDeleteSandra.
Me encanta tu estilo romántico y antiguo en tus trabajos.Felicitaciones
ReplyDeleteThank goodness for King Bladud, otherwise we'd never get to see such fantastic pigs! Love your new creations Niki. Hope the RSI isn't too bad for you
ReplyDeleteKimx
Wonderful flying pigs!!! Cape Cod did the same thing with whales a few years back (none were perched as high as your pigs, though)! =)
ReplyDeleteLovely additions to your shop, Niki!
Just wanted you to know that I think your blog is Enchanting...your work...Lovely...I have a little surprise for you on my blog...if you get a moment ...please do stop by...Fond regards...Palmer
ReplyDeletePigasus indeed!
ReplyDeleteExquisite work as always Niki and it looks as if it is flying off the shelves, well done.
The RSI sounds awfully painful and it must be frightfully frustrating for you.
Once again, another lovely post.
ReplyDeleteI had a look at your new creations, and they are so enchanting!
Just like you!
Keep up with the good work!
Kisses Kisses
Debbie
CONGRATULATIONS!
ReplyDeleteI hope that your amazing blog goes on for many years!
It is a truly pleasure to visit... you always seems to have more treats to delight us all, every time!
Keep up with the GOOD WORK!
Kisses Kisses
Debbie
Hi Niki, I just found your blog and wanted to tell you how much I am enjoying it. It is definitely one of my favorites. I would like you to visit me at my blog, as I have something for you there. Thanks and take care!
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