weekend finds!

I don't know about you and where you are in the world but 1950's and 60's treasures are becoming harder and harder to find, so when I took my weekly treasure hunt yesterday I was very happy to find these cute glasses which I have added to my collection that are displayed in a set of shelves, built into the wall which have frosted glass in the back. This was very trendy back in the 50's, I can see why, coloured glass glows beautifully. Oh yes, I also found this set of practical mechanics, aren't they funny!

stunning flower

don't you just love this colour!

waiting for summer!

you have perhaps been wondering why I haven't posted lately, unfortunately I have just started to feel better after having come down with a very energy zapping virus, I really don't like having no energy, it rather cramps my style, well I'm on the mend and longing for warm sunny weather, sometimes spring can be such a tease, living on such a small country we rarely have 2 days the same. oh well at least  there's variety!

happy animal prints

I wish you a happy, happy week!

Arum Lily

as far as graphic, sculptural goes nothing can beat the magnificent Arum lily!

lemons galore!

having an overenthusiastic lemon tree has it's advantages, especially when trying to decide what to sell at our local market day!

My son Austin 16, is in the throws of building his own computer and with a little coaxing form me I encouraged him to sell hies lemon wares this Saturday,

It went very well! and he is now on his way to having it up and running!

oh yes, someone was selling 50's scarves and I had to buy these 2 cuties, the top one is made of the finest silk, isn't it sweet!

Spring flower photos

I don't know if this happens where you live but here in New Zealand our weather seems to run in 7 day cycles, it seems that every Friday when I go for my walk with Annie, it is absolutely perfect, these photos show spring in it's infancy, the first buds, late winter camellias  and my all time fave, blossoms. I could gobble them up! with my eyes of course!

Fun Wall Art

Here a couple of jolly little prints that I have added to my etsy collection!I was quite pleased at the positive response to my fish! thanks!

Pear print

sunny colours to make you smile!

Jane Foster cushion

What a lovely surprise! I popped down to our local post office to pay some bills (uck!) and was handed a parcel, in it I found the lovely Jane Foster cushion I had recently won! it looks perfect on my 1950's chair don't you think!

thanks Jane!

spring is sprung!

 i've been very busy all week working on a fantastic project, I can't wait to show it to you, I have to keep it secret for now so in the meantime here are some shots of spring in the evening light!

more jolly little creatures!

and just when you thought you'd seen them all....

Happy animal paper cuts

even Mr Snail wants to party!

first signs of spring!

it's quite easy photographing blossoms, they are just so beautiful, they virtually photograph themselves!

I won!

 Yippee, i received a lovely email this morning from one of my fave designers Jane Foster telling me I had won one of here beautiful cushions! I am thrilled, it will certainly brighten my home on the inside even if the weather is very dull outside!

 

paper houses as repeat patterns

 

I've got plenty to do but I always manage to find the time to have a little fun experimenting with repeats, I  really enjoy entering a single tile and seeing it completely change once it's repeated, like these colourful paper houses.

Lenten Rose

only nature can create something this beautiful.
thanks bloom for letting me know that this stunning winter flower is called a "Hellebore" or "Lenten Rose" which I think sounds much prettier!

I love colour!

I've spent quite some time on Saturday afternoon painting a fresh pile of paper in the most gorgeous hues, it's a fabulous way to inspire me. I also managed to find time to visit my favorite treasure shop, I found these wonderfully summery items,I Love the colours, the shape of the tray and the kitsch Spanish scene, these are things that make my heart sing!

childrens animal illustrations

i've really loved illustrating these jolly little characters!