Because I like taking photos of small things! I found these mushrooms in the park near my friend Kristina's place.
Inspire Me Thursday - Giving
I painted these canvases for my nieces and nephews in a bid to have at least a partial handmade-Christmas. The kids are always asking me for paintings of their favourite things.
My first attempt at quilting..
This is a sneak-peak of the quilt I'm working on for the baby's room. The fabrics I chose for it are mostly 50's designs with spots, alphabet letters, geometric shapes and the central piece is wording from the classic readers Dick and Jane.
I just need to start the quilting part. I haven't decided whether I'll machine quilt or hand quilt it with embroidery thread.
I just need to start the quilting part. I haven't decided whether I'll machine quilt or hand quilt it with embroidery thread.
Illustration Friday - the Zoo
Acrylic paint on watercolour paper.
This work was inspired by three photos of fairy penguins from a trip to Perth Zoo.
This work was inspired by three photos of fairy penguins from a trip to Perth Zoo.
So many changes
I'm thinking about so many things at the moment. I'm trying to get things organised around the house while I have the time and energy and can still (sort of) bend over. I feel like the house has so many little things that need fixing, painting etc. We will probably be moving on in a year or so, and it would be nice to have it looking great when we do.
I felt so inspired to do art while I was at work, I had so many things in my head I wanted to create. Now I just feel overwhelmed by all the things I want to do! I am encouraged by this post by Penelope Dullaghan. I need to do my own thing and not compare myself to other people. I will get out my art diary and create, draw, scrawl, and see what happens. My style is so all over the place right now, it needs to move on to something new. I also need to stop procrastinating, the internet is such a time waster.
I am moving on from my past in many ways. In my new life as a mother, and working for myself again.
Even the way I dress is changing. Not just because I'm not going to work and I am getting bigger, but because I can relax a bit and wear dresses, skirts and sandals every day. It feels great!
I wanted Steve to take a photo of my chai that says chai on it. You know, just in case I wasn't sure what I was drinking.
We are enjoying our remaining days as just the two of us.
I felt so inspired to do art while I was at work, I had so many things in my head I wanted to create. Now I just feel overwhelmed by all the things I want to do! I am encouraged by this post by Penelope Dullaghan. I need to do my own thing and not compare myself to other people. I will get out my art diary and create, draw, scrawl, and see what happens. My style is so all over the place right now, it needs to move on to something new. I also need to stop procrastinating, the internet is such a time waster.
I am moving on from my past in many ways. In my new life as a mother, and working for myself again.
Even the way I dress is changing. Not just because I'm not going to work and I am getting bigger, but because I can relax a bit and wear dresses, skirts and sandals every day. It feels great!
I wanted Steve to take a photo of my chai that says chai on it. You know, just in case I wasn't sure what I was drinking.
We are enjoying our remaining days as just the two of us.
Yellow flowers
Playing around with my new camera.
Melbourne trip with Jen
Jen and I flew to Melbourne for a weekend of shopping, markets, good food, exploring and getting swept away by the wind and rain. The photo above was taken at Melbourne Central shopping centre, which is built around this old building. The photo below is of Jen at the chocolate shop on Lygon Street. We were so stuffed already from our big dinner that all we could stomach was a pot of Chai.
The three of us.
This weekend Steve and I travelled to Sydney for my Nan's funeral, which was on saturday. I'm so glad that Steve could come with me to Sydney. He was some much needed support to get me through the funeral and eulogy.
Here we are in the Blue Mountains. We drove up to Blackheath this morning to meet up with Steve's brother Jeff and our three nephews. I'm 27 weeks pregnant tomorrow.
Here we are in the Blue Mountains. We drove up to Blackheath this morning to meet up with Steve's brother Jeff and our three nephews. I'm 27 weeks pregnant tomorrow.
Beloved
My Nan - may she always be remembered as a great lady. Words can't describe how much I miss her.
Inspire Me Thursday - Hats
This is me in a hat, a very long time ago! I have worn many other hats since then and they are very important to me, considering how fair-skinned I am!
