Category Archives: Celebrations

Midwinter mandarin lanterns

Posted on Saturday, 26 June 2010

I’ve been quietly celebrating a few things this week: Monday, of course, was the Winter solstice; on Tuesday my man returned home to me after several weeks away visiting his family on the other side of the world; and on … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrations, Craft projects, Nature, Our family and animals, Seasons, Tutorials, Winter | 11 Comments

Pirate’s treasure bag PART TWO

Posted on Friday, 28 May 2010

You might remember from my original Pirate’s Treasure Bag post that I was making the bag as a 5th birthday present for a little boy that we know. Unfortunately in the end we weren’t able to go to his actual party, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork / Illustration / Design, Celebrations, Craft projects, Friends, Toys, Tutorials | 2 Comments

More gratitude

Posted on Wednesday, 26 May 2010

I didn’t do a Monday’s Inspiration post this week, but I did pick a card and I want to share it with you now (even though it’s now Tuesday – Oh, actually Wednesday morning now, according to my clock! Time … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork / Illustration / Design, Celebrations, Friends, Monday's inspiration, My Shop, Our family and animals | 5 Comments

Garden meditation

Posted on Sunday, 23 May 2010

Here are some photos from our garden this week, focussing on some of the kinds of little magical details that are always there waiting for us to find if we look carefully enough.  Autumn leaves fall round Buddha’s head. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrations, Gardening, Nature, Our family and animals, Seasons, Where we live | 6 Comments

Pirate’s treasure bag

Posted on Saturday, 22 May 2010

This week has been very busy for me, and I’m afraid it’s meant I haven’t managed to post as much as I wanted to. This afternoon I grabbed some time to make a present for a little boy whose 5th … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork / Illustration / Design, Celebrations, Craft projects, Friends, Kimono, Toys, Tutorials, Vintage | 5 Comments

Birthday bunny

Posted on Sunday, 16 May 2010

Yesterday we went to the first birthday party of a little man called Arthur Bunny. I’m all for making presents (more personal, saves money, more fun!), and Mum and I thought that the obvious gift was to make a bunny, … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on Friday, 14 May 2010

I just wanted to post a little thank you note to all of you who have found my blog and are taking the time to read it, and especially, to those of you who have been kind enough to tell … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork / Illustration / Design, Celebrations, Kimono, Vintage | 3 Comments

Matryoshka kimono dolls

Posted on Tuesday, 4 May 2010

I have always loved Russian Matryoshka dolls. I’ve had one since I was a child and, even though it’s now a bit cracked, and the dolls don’t fit together so well anymore, it’s still one of my most treasured possessions. … Continue reading →

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Birthday pancakes

Posted on Monday, 26 April 2010

Yesterday we went to a pancake-breakfast birthday celebration for one of my lovely friends. When my man and I arrived, there were already piles of freshly cooked pancakes (including a spelt flour / soy milk option that was soo yummy). Everyone … Continue reading →

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