o christmas tree

Fairy lights ...

and tinsel...

and baubles...

and a star...

and in a blur it was done... Ta Da!!

weekend

Lovely weekend at the Observer building. Lots of pretty things, friendly faces and the hot cider went down a treat!

christmas shopping

Things are looking good for the Curiosity Bazaar, this weekend at the Observer Building...

should

When I got up this morning I didn't know what to do with my day. As always there was the washing, cleaning the toilets, hoovering etc and also, due to the time of year, there's plenty of shopping to do. I have upped my hours 'out working' so there's 100s of cards to make and I've almost finished another box, it just needs some figures in the foreground. But the fact that none of these NEEDED doing made it hard to settle on one. Mulling over what I wanted to do, what I needed to do, what I should do, a friend kindly reminded me that feeling guilty was ridiculous and suggested that I blow it all off and go treat myself. It got me thinking how much I over use 'should'. So I'm not going to say should anymore. If I need to do something I will, if I want to do something I will, but no more reluctant guilt ridden, should doing anything. 
In the end I went to Rye. I got inspired in Rye Art Gallery, wandered around the beautiful streets, stopped for a coffee at the Harbour then drove home through the gorgeous countryside listening to 'First Aid Kit' and feeling wonderful. 
Right, now I really need to go and hoover!

ps Christmas is on its way...

web site

A quick post to say that my website is now live, if you'd like to have a look...

one last thing

The very last thing to say about my birthday is a huge...

...to everyone who had a part in giving me such a wonderful time and making me feel so amazingly loved. 

still 39!

The run up to my big 4 0 has been pretty wonderful. Here's a brief run down!

A trip to MADE in London and purchasing this beautiful pot by Vicky Lindo, I love it so much, a massive thank you to m & d for buying it for me for my birthday. Meeting up with the very talented Mrs McArdell aka Janet Bell, as inspiring and beautiful as ever.

A delicious autumnal meal at the old folks, tasty cooking, bubbles, wine, port and of course wonderful company. Then a day out with my sis. We hit the shops, tried on every pair of black suede heels in Chichester and lunched out in style at Amelie & friends. I felt glamorous and special and a huge thanks to the v glamorous and v special Sarah.

The rest of the week has been filled with walks, playing with friends, football in the park, day of the dead crafts at the OB, hair cuts, hair styles, movies, games and we're off to a spooky disco this evening.

Last night I found time for a bit of drawing, inspired by my new book, listening to the folk show.

And in other news...

I've made a few business cards

Bought some new oil pastels...

Am thoroughly enjoying The Goldfinch...

Oh, and I treated myself to my own pumpkin!

Tomorrow is the big day, see you in my forties!!