Inspiration

I have always loved my garden. It was one of the features that drew us to this house. The previous owner created the garden and we reap the rewards today. Not only is it beautiful to look at, sit in, and enjoy but it is inspirational. The colours, textures and perfumes inspire me in the studio.
Here are a few delights inspiring me this week.



Petrea



Bougainvillea



Day Lily



Rose



Hibiscus



Aster



Gerbera



Gazania



Bougainvillea



Rose



Decorative Lantana



Climbing Rose





Kalbar Country Day

I awoke to thundery rain and my first thought was 'well it was a nice idea but a day at home listening to the rain is a nice alternative'. It was Saturday 15th Oct and it was meant to be Kalbar Country Day. I had a stall planned and it looked like it was a wash out.
First things first though. Coffee then a quick look at the Bureau of Meteorology. The rain was clearing and Country Day was back on. I was fortunate to have an inside stall so there would be no setting up a gazebo on wet, soggy ground. Yay.

Sarah and I had a great day. We met lots of new people, had some interesting chats, received custom orders and of course sold a heap of lovely creations.
Now it is time to get back into the studio and create some more.



Counting down....

It is 4 sleeps until Kalbar Country Day. And still so much to do. However, I have come to the realisation that all the ideas swimming around in my head will not be produced just yet. Because country day falls just 3 days after my last uni exam there just hasn't been the time to create all that I am dreaming about. Those ideas are filed away for another day.

Below is a selection of what I have been creating whilst on a study break or late at night when I can't sleep.

I do love to create and feel blessed to have this avenue for soul restoration.



Cute cards

Sometimes a cute, simple card is all that is required.



Hand painted journals

I've been having some fun painting journal covers. I feel way out of my comfort zone but I am loving the chance to experiment with new mediums and develop new skills.

Sarah and I have been experimenting with canvas bags. We especially love the Donna Downey canvas tote bags. You can find them here and here. I am still in the process of making mine but Sarah has finished hers and she wanted to share.

Sarah simply cut the squares of co-ordinating fabric and glued them onto the bag with quick dry adhesive. She then choose a matching trim and attached that with the same glue. Sarah also attached a cute flower. Voila!  One cute, altered tote bag.





Today I am.....

Relived:  that my 2 week stint of nursing prac is finished. Full time work does not excite me at all. As much as I love nursing I love being a wife and mum much more.  I am much happier being able to do a 'little' outside the home work and 'lots' of inside the home loving.

Cold:  yes that's right. It is 1.30 pm,  October in southest QLD Australia and cold. The wind is blowing and cold. Not at all something that occurs here at this time of the year. Not that I am complaining. I actually love the cold and the longer summer holds off the better I think.

Agitated:  within my soul. Not sure why. Just agitated. Life is good and ticking along nicely but my soul is unsettled and agitated and arrgh..........

Frustrated:  that our dreams are on hold and not knowing why.

Peaceful:  knowing God is totally in control which cancels out the previously  forementioned frustrations when I let it.

Grateful:  for a husband who loves and cares way beyond my expectations and does so graciously and patiently.

Blessed:  to be a mother of 4 delightful children who bring so much joy to my life every single day. This is not a biased or exaggerated statement. I really do enjoy them and delight in them.

Wishing:  the school holidays were not over. I love lazy mornings with the kids having pyjama days,  playing board games and having adventures. 

Satisfied:  with my life and all that makes it what it is.