Valerie Monk's Crown Lynn Blog ...

I love the way that Val writes - like she is talking to you
Great to see a photo of Heather's baby swans all together too !!
I'm following this one!!!

http://valputaruru.blogspot.co.nz/

Val's latest blog post is about the Syrem backstamped patterns. Extremely interesting seeing the patterns and backstamps all together like that.
Aha! So I must be a 'swotty geek'

http://valputaruru.blogspot.co.nz/2013/06/my-new-book-your-invitation-to-launch.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+CrownLynnWithValerieMonk+(Crown+Lynn+with+Valerie+Monk+)

Check out Val's latest post on her blog, as it's all about her new book.
Every Crown Lynn Collector is invited to the launch
There are snippets from the book that just tease and make me want to see more!
It really looks amazingly interesting! Wow I haven't heard of Sierra Glow
Oowwwww I see Ginger Jars are mentioned
I'm so looking forward to this book !!!!

Ok, that's it!!! I am moving to Auckland! I soooo wish I could go to the launch but I will be there in spirit.

Thanks, I have just put in a hint/request to my mum for my next birthday/christmas gift

...okay... I sent her full title, author, RRP and ISBN.... Here's hoping!

Wish I could go to Auckland too! But, a bit anchored to home at the moment as I await a new hip...(sigh!)

Hi Ev, lovely to see a link to the launch info on this site. Yes it's true.... the Women's Bookshop has asked me to send out a general invitation to Crown Lynn collectors and enthusiasts. So do come if you are able. They have asked for a swan for the window display so I have to do some digging. It's in a BOX somewhere. I can't find it after our shift which is a bit tragic. xxx

The latest post on Val's blog is regarding her Crown Lynn display at the Auckland Art Gallery this Sunday the 22nd July -
http://valputaruru.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/crown-lynn-displays-auckland-22-july-3.html

More Crown Lynn mysteries have been solved by Val

http://valputaruru.blogspot.co.nz/2013/09/mysteries-solved-crossfords-and-syrem.html

Well... solved by others really.. but thanks for the link Ev xx

Thought I had recalled seeing Myers in the Decoration Advices and took a look.
How wonderful to find that Florida Pat.No. 957 was made for Myers in around 1965!!
Ivy Leaf Pat.No. 979 is listed as a J. Myers Ltd Exclusive around 1967!

BRILLIANT. So happy to have documented confirmation Ev.

Check out Val Monk's latest blog post "In Memory of Ray and Eileen Machin."
It is a real tribute to the decorating skills that Eileen had and to see which designs were done by her is very exciting. Gosh I really admire those artistic skills!!

http://valputaruru.blogspot.co.nz/2013/12/in-memory-of-ray-and-eileen-machin.html

Woo Hooooo Val Monk's latest blog is all about the Crown Lynn Exhibition at the Whangarei Museum that is currently on. Check it out!!!
I have already booked my tickets to fly up for the Floor Talks by Val and Heather on the 16 March   

http://valputaruru.blogspot.co.nz/2014/03/swans-figurines-vases-exhibition-in.html

Another great post on Val Monk's blog CLICK HERE

I had a look at the blog, thanks Ev, and now know that the piece I found recently is from the Ellerslie hotel. I love Ponui too and have several pieces of that My daughter has a dinner set of Echo. My first dinner set was Apollo, which I gave away, but have recently managed to replicate, with the exception of a couple of pieces, namely the covered butter dish and the covered sugar bowl. I would love to see this exhibition but in the middle of packing at the moment! (Sigh)