Summer's End

It has been a lovely long Summer.

The heat has been something else though. 

All I can say is thank g o o d n e s s for air conditioning. 

I have opened my Etsy Shop again and am slowly getting my new projects together. 

 

Watch this space... lots of new goodness coming up! 

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

Spic-and-Span

 

Had an unplanned need to change everything around

and baked myself a crisp new look.

 

Feels nice to be different from what I was before.

 

Is almost like putting on a totally new outfit.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Summer Smiles in Flowers

My love for paper and paints has been mixing with yarns.

 

 

I find myself stacking yarn made goodies, and instantly my

mind starts ticking how to use them, and what to use them

with.

 

 

I can't seem to just let yarn be yarn.

 

My mind seems to be a strange place where all of it just

mixes and starts blending into something else.

 



 

This new love of mine, this yarn, has been such a joy.

I just love all the colours and all the wonderful

textures. I am still so new at crocheting, and learning

as I go along. But I just love it.

 

This is a summer illustration I made.

I had been painting some stalks and lettered some words

when I happened to have some unfinished grannysquares

on the table.

 

I just love the promise of Summer.

 

I am hoping everything will come together finally for us

in this new land that is now our home.

 

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!

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

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

Staying Home *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is paintings needing some colours, and letterings that need more words..

There is coffee that sits warm and waiting

and I am surrounded with sounds of songs I love

 

It is good to be home

xxx



Rainy days

I am slowly getting back into drawing and illustrating. I simply have not had the time to sit and ponder as much as I like to ( and need to keep sane ) 

But when I do I keep compulsive cups of tea and coffee coming. For some odd reason sitting and sketching is not complete unless there is a steamy cup of brew right next to me. 

I suppose one can have worse addictions, so all is good. 

To make the perfect set up, I must have a bag of liquorice within reach. 

I know. I am not right. 

Happy rainy days to you, too!

x

B o b b i n

I have just created a new water colour and ink illustration.

May your Bobbin always be full

{ sorry original not available }
 

Summer Sunshine Goodness Give Away!

 

Summer is here! 

I am happy to share a bit of beach fun with my readers, and would like to give away

a brand new wide Sea Side Cotton tape of one meter + the Sea Side print. 

If you would like the chance to win this, please leave me a comment letting us know how 

you spent your most ideal summer's day. 

Looking forward to hear from you, and many thanks for joining in xxx