Posted in excitement, knitting machine, shopping, tagged Backtack 4 on December 9, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Now that Tatjana has received her package, I can reveal what was inside!
GOLD: Something shiny
A small manicure kit in a linen hand stitched wrap. I was wracking my brains for something shiny to fulfil the brief….
FRANKINCENSE: something sensory
Hand-made clary-sage and oatmeal soap. Recipe adapted from one found here (thank you Kirsten).
MYRRH: – something personal for [...]
In the early hours of yesterday morning, my family gathered to be with my adored (and adoring Grandma) as she passed into her next journey.
This lady was astonishingly marvellous. Special, and special to me.
When I was little, she was so glamorous, always sporting a perfectly made up mouth, neat beehive, slim hips and bright clothing, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on December 3, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Every year, when the Jacarandah trees bloom I am struck dumb by their beauty, and the fact that I nearly missed it, and by the impossibility that something so vibrant and powerfully coloured can go unnoticed.
How is that possible.
Note to self – must look up more often.
Posted in art, domestic, sewing, tagged busy, christmas, commitment, procrastination on December 1, 2008 | 2 Comments »
If you want a job done, give it to a busy (wo)man – or so the saying goes.
Why is it, when I have nothing to do, I get nothing done.
Why is it, when my dance card is full, and I have forthcoming obligations of one kind and another I feel an irresistible urge to create, [...]
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