Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Birthday Blog 2020

Thankyou  for all of my birthday well wishes.  They have wonderfully cheered me up along with my really girly and pamper day that I have treated myself to.

Here's a pic. to prove it!

#StaySafe

Copyright c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy Photography 2020

Christmas Decs by Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy

Fortunate to have a holly tree on my allotment so have started making Christmas decorations with some sprigs.

I missed tending a garden and although I have a back yard it's not the same. I was one of the ones, who when the bedroom tax came into effect, (2012) I decided to move.  Very recently I got an allotment, something I thought I would always like one day but this is like tending a garden as the land demands alot (understatement of the year) of TLC.

As an Artist I am always very creative anyway and I like to be environmentally friendly when I can.

I have upcycled, using an Orangina bottle for a vase.  This week, and sticking to a budget, I found Poundland have imitation berries.  It's very simple, but sometimes simple is best.

Anyhow, I hope you like my Christmasy themed floral decoration and feel free to make your own like this or similar if you do.

At the moment, there isn't any space really for me to put a Christmas tree in the window unfortunatey so instead I have placed this in my bay window, but this is just the start of my decorations going up.  #SuperExcited

see the link for pic. (copy and paste/click on):

https://photos.app.goo.gl/DpZh7Sv84c6PZetg6

photography copyright c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2020

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy Remembering Des O'Connor ♥️

 A Dedication to Des O'Connor

To hear that Des O'Connor has passed on this weekend has saddened me alot.

However, I hope you're having a laugh with your pals on the other side now as always.  I found this today and I am sure you would only want people to be happy and have a laugh and not to be upset of your passing and this clip(s) has made me cry with laughter:

https://youtu.be/x2IqF2w2wLg 

Ever the gentleman and professional Artiste, I know this because I had the privilege, honour and pleasure to work with him.

My thoughts are with Jody and their son at this time.

In 1992/93, whilst still studying at the Arts Educational Schools in London I got my first professional contract as an adult as a Singer/Dancer earning my provisional Equity card:-  (Nowadays you can just join. Back then though we earnt it.  Old School rules.)  Des O'Connor would be starring as 'Buttons' with his girlfriend, Jody as 'Cinderella' in the said production.  (Woking Theatre, UK)

Jump to 2020 and I am a Multi-Instrumentalist (since circa 2003), my point being I have always remembered the song I Am The Music Man that I first heard when Des O'Connor sang it in this show.  He sang it so smoothly, sophisticatedly, but projecting such fun, it was a joy to sing and dance along with and to.

Thank you Des, ******Des O'Connor******R.I.P..

resources:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/entertainment-arts-54950051

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54958323

Commemorating the Birth of Baha'u'llah with Brunch

 First Food Blog

I like to celebrate Christmas, Easter, important dates and sometimes days for this days for that.  However I am also inspired by other faiths.

A fortunate find on my, needs alot of work, allotment has encouraged me to make potatoe cakes for the first time.  

Cue the drumroll please and hey presto I have created:

The Potato Cakes and Scrambled Eggs Flower!

(This is also much kinder on the mouth when you have recently had two wisdom teeth, that were very much on their last legs, removed.)

copy/paste, click on link for photos:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/x7Tk6v8nkifB1k8Q8

all photos copyright c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2020

Photography - Happy Remembrance Day 2020

 11/11/2020

One of my Grandfathers served in World War 2 and I am remembering him along with all who fought for the freedom that it brought.

This Remembrance Sunday, whilst visiting the memorials in Preston I felt cheered to spot the Police horses on patrol.

click on/copy and paste the links for photography:

Spot the dove!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/iGoaCgmxjfXKeE7S6

Croston and Poppy!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ndCYGPJndY3pd7Gz6

#Respect      #Peace

All photos copyright c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2020

S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy Photography

Happy Bonfire Night !

 click on/copy and paste the link here:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Y5VJtEGifs3TCg5x5

Animation:

(click on the asterisk on the pic. to animate)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/BdsgCCAQbBKSitok9

#Selfie       #MakeUp      #BonfireNight  

            #SelfPortrait       #Artiste

All photos subject to copyright c. Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy Photography 2020

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Last Day Before Lockdown (national UK)

I decided to utilise the third of three free passes provided as compensation to me from Energi Preston on my last day before the national lockdown.  What did you do?!

Here's a video of me also taking the plunge with the slush drink or rail ride compensation (because of the forthcoming lockdown), guess what I opted for?!!

I'll give you a hint.  I don't really do big rides at the fairground, and I'm also rather dubious of heights, to say the least, but last day before lockdown (national UK) and all that!  

On reviewing the video, I realise, I don't really care that it's actually a bit embarrassing:  kids are cheering me on.  

#LOL (laugh out loud)