New Blue

My epic battle with the kitchen cupboards is now over: the dark brown regime of old has been overthrown by an overwhelming tide of blue. This new era was celebrated today with the installation of some shiny brushed steel knobs and handles, making complete a transformation which began way back on the 12th February.

The foundations for this uprising were initially laid by two cans of eager but rather grey automotive primer, which paved the way for the much more vibrant pot of Dulux ‘Teal Tension’, applied over a period of several evenings and the Saturday just gone. The handles arrived today from the Internet in time for the opening ceremony and duly took their rightful places at the front. Of each cupboard.

We’ve now painted the walls a nice warm, neutral colour which works better with the blue and red…

WPotY 2010, Natural History Museum

WPotY = Wildlife Photographer of the Year. The exhibition of 2010 winners is currently being held at the NHM, Cromwell Road, South Kensington. On Sunday, Smeeta and I met Jenny and Charlotte for a lovely Tapas lunch before spending a couple of hours marveling at the amazing images on display.

Charlotte was hindered somewhat with her recently broken foot but it was well worth the visit, and we got to chill out in the Members Room for half an hour with cups of tea and snacks – which makes all the difference when it’s really busy. As usual there were countless stunning, beautiful, fascinating images, many of which you can see here…

Camden first to shop for some trainers 🙂

Mark Ronson @ The Roundhouse

On Wednesday evening we were in Camden to see Mark Ronson and his band plus assorted guests. I was familiar with his recent singles and some of his work as producer for other artists but have to say as a Live act he totally blew me away: great songs, interesting arrangements and samples, all performed with massive energy and a real buzz.

Guests included Professor Green, a guy from the Wu-Tang Clan, Duran-ers Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes and even Boy George. Plus other great musicians in the ‘house band’.

The man himself couldn’t stop jumping around whilst playing keyboards and guitar and sometimes vocals too. He’s clearly hugely musically talented and not just a techno keyboard/gadget freak. AWESOME. Go see for yourself if you get the chance…