Friday, January 15, 2010

cherish.

Hi lovelies!

a few precious things,


like this new blog im opening


a spot for tutorials


of the magical & beautiful...


with special treasures!!!


onlookers welcome...


to dream & to do!!!






hoping for moments of sunlight




& shade


Today is gumnuts falling!

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

beyond perserverance




beyond the vale of sorrow is the canopy of joy
of summer picnics
& the beautiful things that touch our hearts for good...

Monday, January 11, 2010

~the archways of the extraordinary*


walking under these archways, all the knowledge, wisdom, & acquired intrigue of the ages seems to fill the expanse of the wind & whisper what is profound if you are apt to listen! i wonder upon the unique carvings in each coat of arms, what do they mean? i would love a little booklet that tells the tales of those who made them & what i should glean from the symbols...
today is truly e.x.t.r.a
o
r
d
i
n
a
r
y! kindest thoughts & possibilities!!!

written on parchment

{a list of dainty things}


heralding a juxtaposition between creamy ceramics & dainty crochet, the heartfilled handiwork of the lovely Kylie-creator of paper boat press, & a soaring ceramic origami bird from have you met miss jones{both found at a little shop on the Hamilton wharf}
because life can be delicate & laced with fragments of beauty that seems to have drifted in from ancient parchments, or glazed with the smoothness that emerges after its placed in the kiln!
Today is a palette of inherited tranquility! & precious thoughts for all of you!!!

Friday, January 8, 2010

a collection of moments

{beauty pure & simple}





transluscent petals


& layers of circles...


finding the importance of twine?




& smiling in pink...


such a precious discovery


& french lace with pink lemonade, ceramic roses & crocheted scarves~where wonder is born~
Today brings violets & fireflies...

to nourish...

{a recipe for daily nourishment}




everyday we have a somewhat plain vegetable stirfry with steamed pumpkin. basically grated zuchinni, carrot, beetroot, turnip, parsnip, with some choped onions or leek, thrown in with some beans or broad beans{my favourite}add some bokchoy & cauliflower or brocolli & maybe a few herbs.

the onion & white vegetables go in first with a drizzle of olive oil, stiring until opaque, then add the leafy greens, stiring until limp, then the rest of the veges. once everything has been cooked for a good 5 minutes, add a cup of water & let it simmer for 10-15 minutes or so...

Thursday, January 7, 2010

tender intention






the tabula rasa{blank slate} on which we stand, fervently, tenderly, as a new year descends! i see the dance of the doves{& send a warm Thanks to my new friend!} & hear the rustle of decision as the pages turn & the shadow makes the picture more luminous...gentle impulse, search onward, breath upward & forage through the hopes of the heart!!!

where Hope resides!





Opening doorways & peering through windows, slender opportunity & fragile necessity, scooping up tulips the colour of fairy kisses, & whispering words of wonder..."Peace, peace, Be Still", Hoping, always always for sunny days & warm hearts,

this is one of the places where Hope Resides!! sending hope & loveliness!!!

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Hello! & Happy New Year!!!





These past weeks have been moving house, Christmas lunch(i made the place mats out of wrapping paper & the most sparkly & sugary cup rims from this recipe), & (while the internet has been off) gathering adventures & collecting loveliness to share with you!! precious wishes for a fresh &* radiant new year!!!