Hello 2012! I am finally getting a moment to stop by my blog home to send you all wishes of warmth, love and goodness however your new year may have started (I hope well). We have had a Christmas full to brimming with social gatherings – all so good (and very different) – including yours […] Read more...
Christmas eve traditions…
This is us today… …inspired by… …we made stringed popcorn and seed-filled pine cones for the birds and animals …and made our way to our lovely allotment …and found the pine tree (which the children have now named Wisley!) to decorate for the birds and animals …because they too need to feast on this […] Read more...
Advent (mis) adventures!
Every year, we prepare for Christmas…. We empty an alcove in our dining room and add some fairy lights… Ooooh, this is a good spot for sitting in… Very cosy, add a cushion… Oh yes, and a cat too… Use a staple gun to add some material in front of the lights. The ‘cave’ is […] Read more...
Art, hearts & giveaways!
Welcome to my new online home! This is a huge moment (anyone who has developed a creative website will understand). This site – the window from my home and studio into the world – has been brewing in my head and heart for years. It has taken endless hours of hard, hard work to envision, […] Read more...
Flying Lessons for artists….reflections one year on
Its just over a year since I took Kelly Rae’s amazing “Flying Lessons” e-course on developing your creative business (with a big focus on being an artist online). This post is a reflection on the last year- what I learnt and what I have achieved. Its been a full-on and amazing year for me and […] Read more...
So many things to celebrate! And a round up of blog love…
Oh my, I don’t know if my stars are lined up or what but the last couple of weeks have been worthy of some serious looking back and Celebrating! Gosh, I really should do a winter version of my toes! And so…here’s me celebrating… Sold! Great story behind this piece here selling two pieces of […] Read more...
Arty party party party!
We came, we gathered, we made… Sally Dunnett from Smart Glass UK teaching us how to make beautiful fused glass creations… My glass creation (several layer of stacked glass, including gorgeous dichroic) ready to go in the kiln A few more creations prior to fusing… Next, in the pub, making jewelry under the tuition of […] Read more...
My year of living rhythmically…
It’s that time of year again. Resolutions, intentions. Here’s mine..rhythm (gosh my first challenge is to spell it right!) We began the rhythm by sitting round a wreath of white candles (ushering in the new…) and each of declaring a wish for the year (resolution is just too hard a word for a 3 and […] Read more...
Crossing the threshold…
Friends, I have stepped over the threshold into the big four-oh! Yesterday we celebrated and tonight I reflect on what makes a great birthday. Here’s my ingredients : – being given 40 kisses each by my children and husband when I woke! – smoked salmon and scrambled egg breakfast -gorgeous gifts including a new Nikon […] Read more...
World Premiere of new Christmas song…and a ho ho ho to you all!
Warm Christmas greetings to friends, family and blog friends! For like high rating cuteness, click play and watch this special Christmas message especially recorded by our two sweet bunnies! With love and blessings for Christmas and beyond. Concetta xxx Read more...