Where should I be the other day but in Silves, showing my friends from the north east of England this lovely city. Once I’d spotted another alluring electricity box, playfully painted, the hunt was on for some more of these beauties.
If you remember from Street Art in Silves, the colours are vibrant and the subjects very endearing. I might have cheated a little with some of these but they completely reflect the character of the place.
Ian really got into the spirit of things, didn’t he? They’ve gone home again now, but I know they enjoyed themselves. And, boy, did they love cake! Have you added any Street Art to Patti’s collection yet? There’s still time.
restlessjo 
Love those electricity boxes! Might be quite distracting to passing motorists though! 🙂
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The streets are largely pedestrian, Denzil. 😊😊 Good to see you here again 💕
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So much beautiful color Jo! 🙂
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I really love Silves, Nicole 😍💕
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What a fun place to saunter around.. 😉
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A favourite of mine 🙂 🙂
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How charming! Everything about this town impresses me, Jo. Its citizens are art lovers, certainly, and so creative. It must lift moods just to walk around the town taking note of the beautiful images and bright colors! I’m so glad you and your friends took advantage of the opportunity. What a delightful time. 🙂
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There’s always something to see here, Debs. Only trouble is, it’s built on a rather steep hill, as all good castles are. 🙂 🙂
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I know your friends had to enjoy themselves, how could they not. Sharing these remarkable sights along with good food and friendship, they took lots of good memories home with them.
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I hope they did, Karen. I think they’ll be back 🙂 🙂
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Delightful entry, Jo! So much fun to be had as well – Favorite? The Jacaranda faces.
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I like those too, hon! Something for everyone 😍🐳🍨🍰💕
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Indeed!
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Why have dull utilities when you can have colourful artworks? They’re great fun, I saw a couple in Marseille, but sadly none here yet. You must be getting really, really excited now, when are you off? Have a fab weekend darling, I’m hoping to get the chores sorted quickly so I can sew xx
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In panic mode at the minute and can’t sleep, Gilly! I feel so unprepared with all that’s been going on. Need to get my head round it. Hopefully it’s be ‘alright on the night’ 🙂 🙂
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I think we over prepare sometimes darling, as long as you remember your passport, M and some pennies, everything will be okay 🙂
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Visited Silves and thought it was lovely but you’ve opened up a whole new view on the place. So colourful and packed full of character, love the photos.
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Thanks a lot, Jonno. It has a lot going for it and it’s a place I’m always happy to return to. 🙂 🙂
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What a sweet town. And I love the painted electricity boxes – they add so much character.
Alison
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I hadn’t realised how many there were, Alison. I found loads more on my second visit. 🙂 🙂
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Wow, what an amazing array of themes and colors in these electricity boxes–truly a vibrant town filled with art and joy. Great post, Jo. Your photos did a good job of capturing each box and the art on it. I really like your photo with the flower blossom tree and face-painted pots on the wall, as well. Although I like all the boxes, my favorite is the swallows on the electrical lines at sunrise.
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So many to choose from, Jet! I love that softly glowing lantern too. Thanks for your lovely company 😍🐳🐚🐠🐡💕
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Such a fabulous way to hide the less than aesthetic electricity box. We have a lot of art on ours in Calgary too. I’m always delighted to find them.
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Hi Sue! How’re you doing? Sorry -not been keeping up too well lately. I think these are great. They’ll probably keep me out of mischief for weeks 😎🌊🐚🐳🐙🐠💕
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All is well here Jo and please never feel you need to keep up. Always happy to have you drop in from time to time as I do here as well. Sending big hugs. Xo
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It looks like Ian really was enjoying himself! I love the face flower pots on the side of the wall, and that orange tree. I love how the town has made something normally ugly into pieces of art. Wonderful collection, Jo. 🙂
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He has a great sense of humour, Cathy! At least I hope he has when he sees this. 😂 We had some nice times together 🌊🐚🐠🐙🐳💕
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This is the third post about street art I’ve read tonight – Jude and Cathy also featured clever works of art this week. I’d love to be able to create a masterpiece like these.
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Yes, I’ve seen them both, Carol. It’s a popular theme isn’t it? 😍🐞🍨🍰💕
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I remember seeing some of these before JO – they’re spectacular and such a colorful fun idea! Thanks for joining us with these
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I didn’t realise how many I’d missed last time, Tina. We were just wandering slowly (it’s hilly 🙂 ) and there they all were!
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You found a plethora, Jo. They’re so much prettier than plain ones.
janet
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Amazed at how many there are, Janet! I keep thinking I’ve found a favourite, and then I find another 🙂 🙂
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It’s such a great idea for disguising something which is at best dull and at worst ugly. I’ve seen one or two elsewhere, but nothing like this.
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This is the best collection I’ve ever seen, Anabel 😍💕
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These are fabulous. I’ve seen. Few painted boxes here, but they’re definitely less vibrant and whimsical than yours.
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The idea is great, isn’t it, and they really capture the essence of the place, Su 🙂 🙂
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I shouldn’t be rude, but ours are a bit worthy and not much fun.
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Love those electricity boxes,Jo!
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Good fun, aren’t they? I didn’t think I’d missed that many last time, Sue 🙂 🙂
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Should’ve gone to Specsavers, Jo??!!
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Cheeky! I wonder if I’d get a discount? (my son works there 🙂 )
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😊😊😊
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