First Things First

 

My table has been a mix and match as of late.

I have not been able to make up my mind what I want to focus on,

so I have lots of different things going on at the same time.

 

A steady thing on my morning table, is the husband's red cup.

I guess my morning tea just tastes better somehow from his cup.

Go figure, no logic whatsoever.

 

My love for crochet has been creeping into my every day.

My day seems incomplete without a bit of yarn squeezed in somewhere.

 

I have so much to do at the moment though, that I really need to

get myself a new to-do book.

There is only one way to gain some control here,

and that is the ticking-off system.

 

I am ((crossing fingers)) opening my etsy shop again!

(((gasps)))

It has been closed for quite a few years now, and have been open

for bits here and there, short periods only.

But I am coming back!

 

....

definitely need that to-do book.

 

I can see a thousand things to do in my near future

xxx

Lilla Lotta's Garden Flowers

 

 

Everything kind of changed.

The colours I am surrounding myself with are much happier

and brighter now.

 

 

I have this deep need to have lots of colour around me.

Nothing feels the same anymore.

 

 

My life has been on hold for 5 years.

Where I was just floating, not being here nor there.

Where my entire life was not happening.

 

 

Circumstances were just so difficult.

And just remained treading water in the same spot.

Just surviving.

 

 

Maybe that is why I want to surround myself with flowers and happy

colours.

 

It is time for me to continue living.

Doing the things I love.

Growing away from where I was stuck.

 

Thank you to all the dear people who stayed near me

and cared for me.

 

It means more than any words can ever express.

 

You are a Star

xxx

 

 

 

 

 

To remain

My life has been a constant coming and going, moving and staying.

I have moved from country to country.

I wrapped and packed our belongings more times than I care to remember.

I have only ever had one dream, and that was to have a simple life.

Small dreams and simplicity of living.....

 

But I guess life had different plans for me.

Instead we have been living upside down in a state of uncertainty.

My dream remains the same.

I dream of boring simple living....

 

... and feel blessed all the same.

I have such a lovely bunch of family right around me.

 

 

My cup as always been full.

And for that I am grateful.

 

Our adventure is still in full motion,

will we stay, will we go.

 

It would be nice to finally just stay.

I will keep you posted.

Life is not boring, that is for certain.

 

xxx

Hello Sunshine!

 

 

Hello Sunshine

 

I just checked my calendar and it says September.

September?

When I look outside my windows it definitely does not look like September!

The squirrels are constantly hopping around on my balcony and amongst the trees.

The hummingbirds are humming around the feeder all day long, and all the fans are

still blowing. And I think it is definitely ice-cream Friday again. Something chocolatey for

certain, and caramel (nods).

 

Have been working on my bright coloured illustrations again today, and there is

still summer going on in there, too.

 

I am secretly really enjoying it.

And the ice cream will be enjoyed even more later.

 

Wishing you a wonderful sunshine Weekend!

May there be joy x

Live Life with Joy

 

Joy is a state of being, I suppose.

It can't really be found around me, or in others,

it seems to be more of feeling that is deeply rooted

within. A source that we tap into when we do the things

we love.

And suddenly there is joy and there is peace.

And it is always there, inside of us.

 

This is a painting I made whilst I was crocheting

at the same time, and instead of painting the main flower

I thought it would be nice to add a handmade crochet

flower. It is such a joy to be able to do three things I love, crocheting,

painting and lettering all at the same time.

 

Joy!

Busy table

I have a busy table in the middle of my home.

The more that is on it, the more it makes for happy feelings.

Lots of projects happening all at once. And the table gets quite a lot

of visitors joining in with even more projects.

I just love the sound of children around me, and the constant chat and sounds.

Quiet is not something that happens very often in my home.

 

This week I received this wonderful book in the post from my lovely friend Debs.

I am very grateful for having such sweet friends in my life (heart)

 

There was even a big plate of donuts this week! 

A home is not quite complete without some crazy calories.

I was definitely aiming for the cinnamon donut.......

 

My paintbox seems to have a permanent stay on my table.

I guess the lay out of the mess would be a bit odd without it.

 

xxx

A little bit of this ....

I guess I just have not been able to make up my mind.

Will I paint? Will I do some lettering? Will I do some

more crocheting? Decisions decisions....

 

So why not just do them all at the same time, and put them

together on paper! ((heart))

 

 I have been thinking of making handmade cards.

Not sure if I have the time, but I would definitely love it.

 

Yes. It is a happy day x

Gentle Reminder

Sometimes we need to remind ourselves to be kind,

especially to ourselves.

 

x

Hope Inspires

 

 

 

I have sat and stitched another illustrated fabric panel.

It calms me, the stitching and the words and the fabrics.

Like layers of feelings all coming together.

 

Hope is so inspirational.

It lets you know that life is like layers, that makes the full picture

that is you. All stitched together making a perfect blend of feelings.

 

Keep stitching and layering!

xxx

 

 





Let there be Light

... and there will be Growth.....

 



 

 

Slowly finding myself under layers of experiences.

And stitching myself together with softness.

 

Large textile panel hand made with my water colour illustrations.

Expressing myself. Again.

It feels amazing.

 

My Loving Light textile illustration is now available in my shop!

 

Thank you for reading x

Remember

 

 

 

Sometimes we have to be reminded

that we are perfect just the way we are.

 

Don't forget that it is all the bits about you,

make you.

And that is exactly the way you are supposed to be.

 

x

Quiet time

 

... some quiet time.

With a storm brewing, and some cups appearing on paper.

Today is good day

x

 

 

Winter Wishes

I love spending time with white paper and pencils and paints.

Often I have no idea what to make.

And the white paper will stare back at me blankly.

 

 

And then other times, it is simple things, like the view outside my windows

giving me little ideas.

This little lady came to me when it was snowing outside.

It was snowing a lot.

Definitely my favourite season.

And after I finished her, I thought that perhaps I should make a painting

of her with every Season?

 

I might. Perhaps I will sit with some white paper again soon.

And just let it happen.

 

Oh Honey

 

Another day to crochet. To sit and float off to never-land.

Having sweetness on my mind.

 

My little girl made the cutest honey pot in school, and I just love using this sweet happy pot.
I had to get myself some black and yellow yarn to make a mini-rug for underneath it

 

I have another stack of granny squares on the table, and want to make a new banner.

Not sure how I will do it yet, but I am sure a little bit of coffee might kick start my brain.

 

I am not sure how many people are still blogging in blog-land?

I have missed it so much.

 

Feels lovely to be back in my own little space xxx

Perfect little afternoon

 

I finally found my stack of black papers again.

A perfect little afternoon spent with acrylic ink and caramel swirl coffee ♥

 

Yes. I am easily pleased.

x

Dreaming of Being a Star *

 

When I sit and make itty bitty drawings something serene comes over me, like a lake of calm, swimming in the sound of nothing. And it is where I find such balance and peace.

Every now and then I will lift my head, and I will find chatting children, biscuits crumbs sticking on my elbows, music coming from various rooms in the house, faces around the table talking to me and endless streams of sounds.....

 

....and then I just return to my drawing, and I just become zen again.

x

that cat

 

Doodling about with a table full of goodness is a good thing.

he-cat came along too.

for a chat

and that

x