…managed to carve up a pumpkin and I’m sitting here munching roasted pumpkin seeds, while little trick & treaters tap the the door.  Have a good evening, all.

The Big Apple Draw was a success again this year. We put our charcoal apple tree in the door way between our 2 shops….

…..and used our 2nd shop (with beautiful, oak topped dining table) for spreading out and drawing.

Our Big Draw event started on Apple Day 2006 at Burwash. We set the simple task of offering every one a chance to draw an apple.  I just found some pictures of that first Big Apple Draw.

Our 4 ft x 8 ft tree got covered with apples (probably around 40).

We had charcoal, pastels and pencil for people to play with.

I’ve saved the pictures from The Big Apple Draws 06, 07 & 08. In a tidy pile in our office, that has grown.  Last year we had about 250 new drawing to add to the collection. We hang them up for inspiration on Apple Day.  This year I think that we are going to have to start hanging them up sooner rather than later.   The Big Apple Draw is happening on Saturday, October 10 at Providence as part of Burwash’s Apple Day and in affiliation with the National Campaign for Drawing.

The BIG APPLE DRAW at Providence
Bring your family to Providence at Burwash Manor, Saturday October 10th, 2009, 1pm-4pm.
Come and draw an Apple in pencils and charcoal, experimenting with different drawing techniques. Drawings will be used to decorate our apple tree as part of Burwash Manor’s, Apple Day.
Providence’s BIG APPLE DRAW is in conjuction with The BIG Draw- The National Campaign for Drawing. This event is free of charge and for people of all ages. All materials are supplied – just bring your inspiration.

Assistant Manager for Providence, Barton Cambridge

Some details of the position are as follows:

We are looking for an assistant manager. The position is part-time (inc. Saturday & Sunday) on a rota basis. Further details are available on application.

An assistant manager will help in the running of our shop. The role include sales within the shop, administration, dealing with telephone enquiries and orders, packaging orders for dispatch and assisting other staff where necessary. You will be running a till, be capable of liaising and advising customers over the phone & in person, and have sufficient IT skills to be able run our Electronic Point of Sales system (EPOS). You will maintain shop displays. Interest in colour and decorating for interiors is helpful, as you will be assisting customers in product choice.  See www.providence-uk.com for more information about us.

We are looking for dedicated people who enjoy providing excellent customer service to join our expanding business. Come join a friendly progressive small business where you will be a valued member of our team.

If you would like to apply forward your CV to Kathy Ritchie at providenceuk@btconnect.com.
Also, feel free to email if you have any further questions.

Hello All

Providence will be closed this bank holiday Monday,August 31st, 2009.
We re-open on Tuesday morning, September 1st at 9:30 am.

Many thanks

The folks at Cuckoo Kids have done a fabulous job refitting their shop and they’ve complimented us by choosing Providence Paint for the shop interior.

Their feature wall is painted in Providence Paint – No 25 Maple ( a beautiful, deep, warm red) and wood work including the tongue and groove is in No 40, Kim’s Kitchen.

Note: A picture soon to follow. as soon as I get to Burwash with my camera.

Hello All

Opening Hours at Providence during the Summer 2009 are as follows:
Monday to Friday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 10 am – 5pm
Sunday 12 – 4

and we will be closed August 31, 2009 a.k.a.  Bank Holiday Monday

Thanks

Hello All

Providence will be closed this bank holiday Monday, May 25th, 2009.
We re-open on Tuesday morning, May 26th at 9:15 am.

Many thanks

We’ve described our “In the Country” colour family as Rural not metro, soft not hard.
I have today been finishing off the colour development. This colour card is split between some very soft pretty pastel shades and some really anchored earth tones.

• Dandelion clock – soft whisper of a green white
• Burwash – soft dusty pink, (“Burwash” sounds like this)
• Kim’s kitchen – soft and blue
• Clotted cream -  soft and yellow
• Buckskin – middle greyed yellow ochre
• Workshop – deep grey brown colour, that we painted our workshop in ages ago
• Cinnamon – mid an warmer nutty colour
• Stillwater – our green blue not so earthy as the rest, good contrast