Good Things

Ahhhhhhhhh..... Lovely Lovely Spring!

And finally able to wear her cutey patootie upcycled skirt that we won from the talented Mz Beatrix at Kindershop Online.

We also had some fantastic news from Sea
(remember when I said the Fhub was going to be away for 10 wks!)
Well that was 6 wks ago already and they've been stuck in Mexico,
so it's been a bit crunchie around ours lately.

But YAY... finally they're off!
Leaving today and heading to the Panama canal,
then off to the Caribbean and finally north for
HOME!

So I'll whisper this... with any luck he'll be back in 6 wks!

Just in time for the first round of weeding!!! hehe

Woodchuck Wednesday - Wee Wonderfuls!

As we move into Spring and shed our Winter clothes I can't help but be grateful for changing Seasons.

It's the time to get back out into the fresh air, work in the dirt, start the planting, and fire up the bar-B-Q and marshmallow pit.

So whilst I was pondering the seasons and fun ways to teach Jax, I came across Zoo Loo Naturals and was astounded by the handiwork of proprietress Lizz and her family.

She recently produced these amazing Dancing Elemental Gnomes as a custom order.

Ohhh what a Lucky recipient!

Her shop is chock full of amazing natural items and these adorable Math Gnomes too!

Learning really can be fun!

I'm in a Chocolate Coma!

....so no exciting post from me today!
just the words of a 3 yr old...

Wow Mum...look at all the eggs...Holy Crap!


Also thought I would share a few pics from the Spring Fling Re-Launch.

Thank you to all who stopped in when you could have been at the Beach on such a gorgeous sunny day!

Check out my hedgehog head!!!
So much happier blonde just now ( oh soooo cliche! )

Wet Bunnies!

It's true...Bunnies don't like rain!
And neither do I!
Jax has been desperate to get her rain gear on and go hunt for eggs, however...
Chocolate doesn't like rain either,
So we're postponing the hunt until tomorrow.

Instead Jax is busy making and creating,
and I'm trying to make a dent in my craft room.

Spring Cleaning indeed!!!
I can nearly make it back to my table!
After moving everything out of my dining and living room to host our re-launch, and then moving the SHOP back into the craft room..
It's gone a bit mad hatters in there!
I had closed the door and vowed to give myself some time off but just can't seem to do it...
My fingers are itchy!

So whilst I have nothing new to show you,
I did come across something old that me thinks needs a revisit!
My much loved Winsor & Newton travel watercolour set!

(obviously this isn't mine...it's far too clean!)

Oh how I remember the days of traveling around beautiful villages, luscious islands and everywhere in between. Stopping when my muse gave me a tug (and sometimes a thump) sitting at cafes and on the pavement to capture a moment.

Oh the Bliss of it!

Don't get me wrong..I Adore photography and cannot live without digital...and have even been known (gasp) to paint from my pictures as I was in too much of a hurry to stop! But having found my stash of postcard size paintings amongst the paint supplies...I cannot help but love the organic, fresh, sometimes hurried and childlike quality to some of my work. It gives me hope to what I could create if I actually put some time and concentration to it.

But for now stolen moments are enough.

So I'll leave you with a few to judge for yourself, and Jax and I will go steal a moment in the rain after all!!!

La grande Fontaine, St. Paul de Vence, France

Eglise St Pierre & Cathédrale de Vence, France

Cimetíere St. Paul de Vence, France

Celebrating the Fools amongst us!

So according to my Fhubbies - Uncle John's, Extraordinary Book of Facts and Bizarre Information;
It was traditional to celebrate the New Year for 1 week ending in a great big party on The first of April. However in 1564, some braniac decided to change the calendar, making the 1st of January the New Year. Anyone who had forgotten this change and showed up for the party on April 1st were henceforth considered Fools!

Well harrrrumph I say!
As today is another celebration in our house,
So frock me up in medieval garb and call me a fool...
Just make sure you're armed with a cake and some candles and no mention of my impending wrinkle collection!

Unfortunately there's no way to fool the laugh lines,
But that good ol' blonde in a bottle sure helps fool the grey!

Happy New Year to Me!
Thanks Mum and Dad