Well an almost productive weekend... depending on how you measure personal production rates.. we had a lovely wander around Alnmouth Arts Festival. This is my third year of going to this local eclectic event. Each year it brings something new and inspirational and its a really enjoyabe experience. 23 different venues showing an exceptional range of very varied art, everything from children's mosaics to top class professional artists and lots in between. I bought a fab book written and beautifully illustrated by David Hall about the life cycle of puffins, I.ve seen his work at previous festivals and around various shops and galleries and always admired it. Its a really nice way to explore Alnmouth village as well, many of the venues taking you down snickets and back streets which are obviously historical and often very pretty. Tea and cakes at Riverbank House is a welcome break and the opportunity to share the wonderful views fro...