Blowing the dust off the blog!

Yikes!!

Looks like I accidentally left my Etsy and blog world hanging for quite some time!!

In the real world I've been so busy with house moving and lots of job changes as well as major life decisions that my little online world was unfortunately not so glamorously put onto the back burner for a bit too long!

So, I did try to set up a more personal blog on the side but I've decided that updating two blogs is just too much to manage so I thought I'd add a bit more of my personal life onto here including my crafting, thrifting, gardening, reading and much more!

Whilst I'm writing this post I'm just going to talk a bit more about the thrifty way of life I try so hard to lead. I find that it's so tempting to walk down a high street and see lots of pretty clothes and makeup and end up spending a fortune. In fact, that's what I tend to do, or at least used to do before my major life decisions meant that our household income has drastically dropped from what we thought we'd have as a combined income to what we are actually taking home each month.

But, leading a thrifty way of life doesn't mean you have to suffer!! Hopefully, as well as using this blog to promote my Etsy shop, I can also offer lots of advice and hopefully meet some like minded people along the way!!!

Love,

Lottie xo

Hello blogging world!!

The last time I started a blog, I used it more to just record some thoughts for myself. This time I'm determined to use it productively, to meet new people from around the globe and to have a go at promoting my art work :)

I am a Fine Art graduate from the UK and I am particularly focused on mixed media assemblages using vintage/found objects and photographs in attempt to re-use what's long been forgotten and to give the object a new meaning and life.

Some of my work uses marking and machine stitching to enhance and create rich textures within the pieces. This love of stitching also follows through to my crafting - I make a variety of felt and fabric pieces which I may put into my brand new Etsy shop, alongside my art and photography.

Before starting the blog, I spent all week trying to think about what name to use because I wanted to link my Etsy/blog and general arts and crafts all together under one online 'roof'. I finally came up with a name that suited me down to the ground: The Curious Deer. 

Firstly, I absolutely adore curiosity cabinets, and much of my installation work centers around this particular concept. I also thought about the variety of work I produce - much like a curiosity cabinet the pieces can vary quite substantially. 

Secondly, I chose a deer to represent me personally because I feel that I can relate to the awkward, shy, wary creature that a deer is. It takes me a while to really trust and open up to someone but one false move and I'm out of there like a flash. I find it hard to stay grounded. I also often end up in that 'Deer in the headlights' situation - caught off guard, often unable to make a decision. I can't react quickly, I need notice and time to adapt to a situation.

Thank you so much for stopping by, next time you pop by, there will be some artwork so perhaps you can stay for a cuppa and a biscuit :)

The Curious Deer x