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[4] silence

[Embrace] silence.

Create a quiet space for beauty to be [revealed].

[3] imagine

 

"Limitations live only in our minds.  But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless".

~ Jamie Paolinette

[2] dream

You have to dream before your dreams can come [true].

"The best thing about dreams is that fleeting moment, when you are between asleep and awake, when you don't know the difference between fantasy and reality, when for that just one moment you feel with your [entire soul] that the dream is reality, and it really happened". anon.

[Believe] in the beauty of your dreams.

[1] discovery

Exploration and discovery is my [wish] for this New Year.

The world is so much [more] than what we see.

I want to learn to [see] parts of it which are not visible, I want to [re-explore] that which already exists, I want to [dream] and let my imagination run wild....

Sharing a photo, or two, each day here for the next month, will start me on my journey towards [re]discovery this year.  No themes, no restrictions..... just something beautiful to me.

Thank you to all of you who continue to visit me here...  I look forward to following, and being inspired by your own journeys, discoveries and creativity this year.

xxx

 

hearts for an angel

My angel, Eden turned nine a couple of days ago.

I'm planning a birthday party for this weekend.  Nothing big, nothing over the top - just a small celebration with a handful (or two) of beautiful people.

I'm making some hearts for my girl.  White.  Simple. Light. Airy.

I think they'll look lovely hanging, swaying in the breeze  - catching the love as it floats through the air.

my little corner...

Lately, in my little corner of the world things have been rather grand.  I have been quiet here, but elsewhere in my life I have been wonderfully busy.

[Spring] has brought warmth, sunshine and the sweetest of fragrances that linger in the air until twilight. We all know how much I adore the warmer weather - the sun kissing my skin and soaking into my bones renews my soul and ignites my creativity.

My new [adventure] has been more rewarding and satisfying than I could every have imagined.  Time spent close to home and interstate, meeting beautiful people, capturing beautiful moments. I have also been incredibly humbled by the support and mentoring I have received from other photographers along the way, thankyou x

Where did the last three years go?  [Ziggy], my baby boy, my last child, turned three late last month.  I'm yet to take his birthday portrait, something deep inside me keeps putting it off - I wanted him to stay 2 1/2 forvever.....

A little bit of [crafting], as always.  A fun couple of days spent at the last Niche Market - thankyou to everyone who bought my treasures and stopped by to say hello.

The longer days give me more time to play, and work, and create and love.  My head is full of ideas, and heart is filled with gratitude. I'm looking forward to sharing as much as I can with you all xx

ready

I am ready.

I am surrounded by wonderful piles of handmade lovliness, destined for the Niche-all wrapped up market in Launceston, tomorrow and Saturday. 

I've made a bit of everything..... something to [hold], something to [soothe], something to [look at], something to [wear], something to [cocoon], something to [give], and somethings [just because].

If you are nearby, please pop by and say hello - I'll be in the Boathouse venue, enjoying the company of my beautiful daughter, surrounded by amazing artists.

It's going to fun!

xx

broomstick bliss

 

A wonderful discovery on Kirsty's blog this morning.  Something I had never seen, or heard of before - Broomstick Lace.  It has been hiding - well, hiding from me as least.  I was smitten, intrigued and rather excited.

I had to learn how to create this stitch immediately!  Housework promptly neglected.

It's quite wonderful - rather ingenious.  My pattern looks a little different from Kirsty's, but that's why it's so wonderful - it lends itself to variations on the theme.

Instant gratification - I feel very satisfied.

I have my own wrist cuff now - and when I'm able, will definitely be experimenting more.

A handful of images to share, documenting my happy discovery - plus one photo I took of K when I met up wtih her last year.  

Thankyou beautiful Kirsty for such wonderful inspiration xx

inside

The clouds roll in, and cover the sky - a blanket of grey hangs overhead with just a sprinkling of rain.  The earth is sodden and the air crisp, although today I can't see my breath as I exhale.

A day spent inside, looking out - the skeletons of my birch trees glistening with rain drops.

A home filled with love, and warmth, and the aroma of freshly baked muffins.

A morning spent with friends - the sounds of laughter and the smell of coffee.  Children running, and playing, the echos of important conversations in little voices float from the hallway.

An afternoon of quiet - my friends have wandered to their homes, and my baby is asleep (although I fear he's almost not a baby anymore).  I pick up my yarn and hook and begin to watch my work grow - something for the Niche Market.  The stitches are beautifully defined, the piece soft and grey - a little darker grey than today's sky.

Although I look out the window - the rain has stopped and the sun is glowing through the clouds.  Maybe there will be a little color in my day afterall x

for you

So many lovely comments.

So many wonderful sentiments.

Thankyou to everyone who stopped by and said hello on my last post - knowing you are 'there' warmed my heart and made me smile.

Ziggy had a fun time picking the winner of my scarf and print! A BIG congratulations to  Leslee - I hope you enjoy your treasures xx