I regularly visit exhibitions and fairs and often lust after things that I see but can't quite afford. Sometimes I make a note of them and put them on my Wish List for birthdays and Christmas and sometimes I throw caution to the wind and indulge myself there and then (making sure that I am very thrifty in the following weeks or months, depending on the price!). Obviously there are many items items that are still on my Wish List, and I shall refer to these later on, but firstly I thought I would share some of the pieces I own that have been created by some wonderful artists. 1 . First up is my pair of Long-Tailed Tits by Barbara Franc (barbarafranc .co.uk) . Barbara is a sculptor who uses recycled materials to make unique artworks inspired by animals and the human form. I was lucky enough to be given these as an unexpected gift by my sister-in-law and brother and I love them. 2/3 . Last year my lovely friend Sam gave me a present for letting her stay with me during her...