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Mirror Mirror on the wall

I didn't post my Christmas present from Dr Fred he seriously excelled himself this year...


In Gateshead there are a couple who make the most amazing mirrors using reclaimed china, mirrors, and wood.  We have seen them at the market Quayside in Newcastle and now they have a Gallery in Gateshead  - really worth a visit..http://cotfieldmirrors.co.uk/

We saw them at the Festival of Thrift at Redcar where they had some stunning designs, so many different ideas and wonderful ways of recycling.


Its a ship on the high seas with treasure down below.  Its very beautiful made from cut pieces of mirror and cut up pewter treasure.  Its difficult to get a good photograph as it reflects everything really magnificently - its very sparkly, and bright and wonderful - looks lovely in our room.


There a wee secret little box with a scene from Amble (well I think its Amble) hidden away in it and and a fully working pocket watch as part of the treasure!

I feel very spoiled💖

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