Well the sun has brought with it a happier disposition and reminded me to download the photos I took at the weekend. My subjects were extended family. Here are a couple of shots of my second eldest niece.

The Way Forward

It's raining today and I cannot help but think about umbrellas. It is a wasted thought, as I hardly ever use them. After all I have a buggy to push and a four year old hand to hold! But the romance of walking through grey cities holding a bright, uncompromising patterned umbrella is an appealing thought. From wallpaper to handkerchiefs, British Designer Neisha Crosland makes her mark. I remember years ago falling for her Merlin wallpaper designs and Crosland has recently caught my eye with her firework wallpaper collection. As for the rain, a Crosland umbrella, as sold in Japan, could tempt me into holding my own!

Janet Hill

Presently, I am collecting old and new things. I have a list that I am working through as I experiment in photographing still life and interiors. I cannot help but be inspired by the texture and subjects that Canadian artist Janet Hill captures in her paintings.

http://janethillstudio.blogspot.com/

Empty Your Cup

Someone said something to me, that bought tears to my eyes. That is simply to empty my cup. We were talking about new things, about communities, being still and following Jesus. For me it is time to 'empty my cup' from the things I think that I know and to let change in.

Photo by Lori, please visit her etsy site by clicking on image for more stunning images.

Warming up

Days when the sun is glorious, I am to be found dreaming about ice cream, bike rides and listening to music whilst laying in a Hammock. Presently I am warming up to a band called Wintersleep...I think that I would like them live, as they are too noisy to chill out to on a summer's day. But I love the song weighty ghost...so maybe they may grow on me. In the meantime the bike that I will never own......

www.pashley.co.uk

More ideas

The quest for lovely fonts, keep coming. This notebook is a creation of illustrator and bookmaker Alison Hardcastle. I love her work, but love that she is partial to afternoon tea. Also Alison runs weekend classes in bookbinding a must for my "things to do before I die list"!

http://www.alisonhardcastle.com/

ps. listening to little boots.

Love Letters

There is always something special about getting something other than bills in the post. As the homegrown era continues to flourish, then this could be a simple gesture to send to the green finger friends! It is a compact card, so it will be easy and cheap to post. Check the offering of designer Lindsay Marsden, the black rabbit owner. With delights such as peppery cress, sweet pea and forget-me-nots, they are a contender for the modern love letter!