Saturday, July 31, 2010

Friday, July 30, 2010

lost...


my creative 'mojo'...the ideas are floating around like soft, silver lined clouds in my head.  But do you think I can get them down on paper?  No.  So I've spent time in a little corner of my home just pondering.  I think it's partly to do with the explosion of excitement tinged with such sadness at the arrival of a little bundle of joy.  I might just chat with my special star tonight...it'll help I know.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

star above


Such a lovely name for the prettiest of flowers.  This little Camellia was the very first thing I planted in my garden when my home was finished...there is a very special star above that watches over us.  My
beautiful Mum didn't quite see my home complete and yet she is all around...always.

Tonight, if you look up, that most gorgeous of stars is twinkling oh so bright for there is to be a little one join my family...I know that star above is bursting with pride and showering us with love.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

following dreams


Oh my, another little doorstep delivery!  I'm so utterly spoilt!  This sweet little guy came at just the right time.  I've never lost sight of my dreams and always follow them passionately, but sometimes I become distracted.  Sometimes everyday life takes hold and sometimes I'm guilty of 'perfection paralysis'.  And so tomorrow I will make time to be creative, to finish at least one of the endeavours for my little paperie. I'll try to remember it's the idiosyncrasies and slight imperfections that make each piece individual, that makes them just so.  And I'll write a list of all the wonderful images and ideas that are flying around in my head...I've a little dream to follow after all!

Oh...and isn't the texture of this envelope just divine?  I can't help but touch it over and over.  

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

by the window...


cooling.  Quite the little family favourite...and quite possibly the easiest savoury pie ever!  I think it's safe to say it's a 'kiwi' specialty...egg and bacon pie!  Only in New Zealand would I dare to try a bought one - nowhere else comes close...except perhaps one cooling by the kitchen window!

And the gorgeous dish...another favourite!  A gift from my lovely Dad when last he was in Toulouse.  Although rather small, it's size is deceptive and it's uses and the creations that come out of it are endless!

I think lunch is ready for the next couple of days at least...if I can wait that long!   

Saturday, July 3, 2010

folding...


paper cranes over tea and biscuits.  Practising and perfecting; giggling and chatting...savouring the moments with my dear friend Melissa.  Simple moments...like so many others we recall and cherish.