ground control to major tom......

3 little astronauts, finding their way home, ready to land at my place.......what fun I've been having lately. finding treasures whilst helping my aunty do some sorting and cleaning. going through boxes and cupboards, laughing at the funny finds, oohing and ahhing at the forgotten objects, squealing at the lost dentures (that was me!), sighing at the family treasures, marvelling at the boxes and boxes of old family photos, and cherishing the opportunity to spend this time with my aunty. special days.

new pretties

a little sample of some new pretties just listed in my little shop Magpie Finds Paper. embossed tags, stickers and tags with washi paper flowers.love the way these look

sweetness

for you for your Sunday table x

savouring the simple things

life gets busy. very busy. so it's good to stop and savour the simple things.....

 like a cup of french earl grey tea in my new teacup...mmmmm!

and a little posy of pansies from my garden

hope you can find time to savour the simple things in your life xx

details

some detail shots from my early mornings down by the river....old weathered ropes and wire

early mornings

take time to just be.....

sometimes in our busy lives we need to stop and take time. 

time to unwind, time to reflect, time to be with those we love, time to just take a step away from what is difficult. last night I did that. 

my son started his university degree this year. in visual arts. just like his Mum did many years ago. who would have thought?! I'm so proud of him and am thrilled to watch him developing as an artist. thrilled to offer suggestions when I can. thrilled to visit galleries together, discuss art and talk about this common interest. thrilled to help along the way when I can. and inspired to create.

but last night I was thrilled to be his helper (and official photographer!). it was just what I needed to do at this time. below you can see photos of his 3D work which he is ready to present for marking this week. I may be a bit biased....but....I think this work is just gorgeous. and last night was so peaceful as we lit the candles and put this work together to photograph.

just what I needed in so many ways

discovery

two little smooth rocks. discovered in the pocket of my jacket when I put it on for the first time this year

thanks to Kim Klassen for the textures

happy mother's day

happy mother's day to all the mums out there....enjoy your day

just me and the river