These past few weeks have been filled with an abundance of joy, adventures, and thrills! It was with great excitement I launched my photography website: michelledupont. 'Now' feels like the right time to embark on this new journey and direction. Photography has become such an integral part of my life - a passion that has presented opportunities in my path that I would never have otherwise explored - a passion I want to share with others around me.
My new photoblog was also launched last week, and so far I have been overwhelmed with the wonderfully warm response it has received. If you have a moment, please stop by there and here and say hello - i'd love to hear from you.
Of course, I'll still be continuing with my first love - twoandsix. I feel so lucky to be able to indulge in two things that make my heart sing: crafing + photography, and it's only going to get busier in my little home as I prepare for the Niche Market in August!
In amongst all the excitement, I picked up some deliciously soft, chunky yarn and was taken back to where my love of crafting began - a four year old little girl sitting at her mothers feet. Big, chunky yarn (it was a wonderful turquoise color) with thick knitting needles. "In, around, under, off" where her directions, and I learnt them well. Garter stitch always reminds me of those early days, when life was simplier and I all I had to remember was "in, around, under, off"!
So, to celebrate the events of recent weeks, the pleasure of simple things, and my love of garter stitch, I made this incredibly simple scarf with tassles. Beautifully long and warm, it wraps around my neck three times. It makes me happy. Simply.
Now, some happy news for you all (well, I hope it will make you happy)! I made a scarf for you too - just because I wanted to. Just because I wanted to say 'thankyou' for stopping by, and leaving so much love behind when you do. Just because I wanted to share. I'm also going to give you a 8 x 8, or 8 x 10 photo print from my 'STILL' portfolio - your choice! This way you get a little piece of two things that I love!
If you would like to be in the running to win, just leave a comment here before midnight AEST, Friday 23 July to be in the draw - Ziggy will pick a winner on Saturday. Good luck, and thankyou x
Fantastic news Michelle!
No luck wishing needed, your photographs are simply stunning and I'm positive big things are on the horizon.
xx
Posted by: Kate | July 20, 2010 at 02:02 PM
oooh i hope ziggy picks me!
it's a wonderful scarf and i'm about to pop over and check out your photos :D
xox
Posted by: nicole | July 20, 2010 at 02:06 PM
Hi, your knitting has inspired me to begin knitting again! I wish you best of luck in all that you do.
Posted by: Alicia | July 20, 2010 at 02:07 PM
i always love the color palette you use, sometimes i'm not sure whether i love your yarn projects or in your photos more :)
i'm glad you'll keep up with twoandsix, i'm going to follow both!
Posted by: Maggie | July 20, 2010 at 02:11 PM
oh pick me pick me :-)
mx
Posted by: Monika | July 20, 2010 at 02:15 PM
Im so glad you got into Niche !! But of course you did with your amazing work! Love it all and love to you and your family. Can't wait to catch up
xoxo
Posted by: Maya | July 20, 2010 at 02:19 PM
please pick me Ziggy!
i knitted my very first scalf a few weeks ago - inspired by your beautiful blog - it was cotton seeds in a gorgeous olive colour.
G xx
Posted by: Georgina | July 20, 2010 at 02:28 PM
Congratulations on this new chapter! Your photography website is absolutely stunning and moving...it pretty much brought me to tears.
Posted by: Leslee | July 20, 2010 at 02:38 PM
No, thank YOU, Michelle! Your yarny creations and pictures have inspired me to make my own - three pea-green-style beanies and a crocheted wrap vest. I love all of them. Thanks for sharing :-)
Posted by: Anna | July 20, 2010 at 02:43 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!
well done re the website - it is evocative and incredibly beautiful. i wish you all the very, very best with commissions. :)
Posted by: kirsten | July 20, 2010 at 02:45 PM
So much beauty! Thanks so much for sharing your lovely and simple life. I strive for the same : )
Posted by: Emily | July 20, 2010 at 02:49 PM
pick me.. pick me!!!! how i do love you and and your work...
mxo
Posted by: mariana | July 20, 2010 at 02:58 PM
Congratulations. I have long admired your photography (and your knitting!)
Suse
x
Posted by: suse | July 20, 2010 at 03:04 PM
the scarf looks so comfortable. thanks for hosting the giveaway and sharing your photos.
Posted by: sy | July 20, 2010 at 03:04 PM
Posted by: Michelle Dupont | July 20, 2010 at 03:59 PM
Posted by: Michelle Dupont | July 20, 2010 at 04:00 PM
Posted by: Michelle Dupont | July 20, 2010 at 04:04 PM
Posted by: Michelle Dupont | July 20, 2010 at 04:05 PM
Congratulations for taking the step. Gorgeous photography & gorgeous knitting.
Thanks for sharing x
Posted by: kitty | July 20, 2010 at 04:05 PM
I'm so glad you dropped by my blog so that I could see yours - absolutely stunning! Your photos are wonderful and your gorgeous kids are very lucky to have such a crafty Mum (you've inspired me to give knitting a try!).
Posted by: Christie @ Fig and Cherry | July 20, 2010 at 04:05 PM
Posted by: Michelle Dupont | July 20, 2010 at 04:07 PM
....as always, your pages bring a wave of calm into my chaotic day! Thanks!
Posted by: Nicola Tilyard | July 20, 2010 at 04:08 PM
Posted by: Michelle Dupont | July 20, 2010 at 04:09 PM
Posted by: Michelle Dupont | July 20, 2010 at 04:11 PM
Good luck! Love the scarf! :)
Posted by: Cecilia | July 20, 2010 at 04:19 PM