Outings - Gromit Unleashed

Some of you may have heard about the Gromit Unleashed event happening in Bristol this past 2 months, or you may have seen some of my Twitter posts from when we went, but for those of you who have no idea what I am on about here it is! The creators of Wallace and Gromit teamed up with Bristol Children's Hospital to put on a big charity event to raise money for the hospital. They had 80 5ft tall Gromit statues made and gave them to 80 different people to decorate, they ranged from local artists, celebrities, design companies and many others. Then they placed them all around Bristol for 10 weeks, after the event they intend to auction them off to raise even more money! It is a totally genius idea and was brilliant fun to see.

So me and Jon took a trip to Bristol before our little holiday and went Gromit hunting. We managed to find 21 out of the 80 whilst we were there, this is who we found: (Warning picture heavy post, but its fun!!)

 Salty Sea Dog by Peter Lord CBE

 Hero by Tom Deams

 Isambark Kingdog Brunel by Tim Miness

 Blazing Saddles by Carys Tait

 Bark at EE by Leigh Flurry

 Groscar by Chris Taylor

 Butterfly by Philip Treacy OBE

 The King by Stephen McKay

 Carosello by Giuliano Carapia

 Bumble Boogie by Jools Holland

 Gizmo by Sir Quentin Blake

 Canis Major by Katy Christianson

 Poetry in Motion by Joanna Lumley OBE

 The Gromalo by Axel Scheffler

 Where's Wallace by Martin Handford

Bunty by Paula Bowles

 A Close Shave by Harry Hill

 Fish Tales by Jeremy Wade

 Astro by Ignition DG

 Steam Dog by Dan Shearn

Zodiac by Inkie

Outfit details:
Jumper: Joules
Skirt: Next
Boots: Firetrap
Coat: Primark

We had a great day and wished we could have fitted in a few more but it would have taken a few days to get round them all as some were a little further out of the city. We bought the app so we had the map, 75% of the cost went to the charity appeal. The auction is to take place on the 3rd October but if you still want to see them they will all be in the Royal West of England Academy from the 18th to 22nd September.

Did anyone else make it to see the Gromits? Which one is your favourite?
Have you seen any other exhibitions like this?

Shopping - Joules, Alexon and House of Fraser

I don't tend to do many shopping haul posts, as in actual fact I don't tend to do a lot of shopping, but I thought I would bring you the 3 little items I've had in the last week.

First of all I have to say I have amazing parents! I posted this wish list a few weeks ago and when I nipped home to see my rents this week I was greeted by a lovely parcel containing this dress from Izabel at House of Fraser - aren't I lucky!

 Animal Print Jumper from Joules £5.99 in Bernardo's RRP £69.95

I loved these when they came out last year, so was super excited when I found this in the local charity shop and for just £5 its a bargain! It is so soft and cosy, I can see it will be a fav this winter.

Mustard and Blue Blouse from Alexon £2.99 in Tenovus

Ok it doesn't look much on the hanger but with jeans and a pair of heels it looks really cute!

Anyone bought anything nice recently?