thank you 2009

Thank you 2009. you have provided some amazing learning curves, opportunities and growth experiences. Some I would not have chosen consciously, but none the less I am grateful for all that you have given me this year. I have stretched....and that is all good.

I am grateful for......

finding the perfect home to live in. it is beautiful, amazing and spacious and now I have studio space. it is beyond my wildest dreams.

finding the perfect studio space to teach in. thank you Kaye for sharing your sacred creative space.

the amazing ladies that come to my workshops. I feel and can see they value what I teach. thank you for your support and friendships.

having the opportunity to travel to Melbourne, studying/creating with international tutors. learning new skills and meeting like minded, creative amazing women who I can now call dear friends. xoxo

embracing a new friendship and culture with my dear friend Mary. she taught me much in the short time we had together. our coming together in place and time was no coincidence and her passing was one huge lesson where I truly woke up.

for being published in Cloth Paper Scissors twice, earlier in the year.

creating an Creative getaway on Fraser Island, where again I learnt much.

Many lessons have filtered their way through. I feel I know myself better, which can only be a good thing. Thank you 2009. I am stronger, braver and just a little more courageous.... ready to pass through the gateway to 2010.

Tropical Xmas

here we are. boxes have been unpacked, things have been sorted and found new homes, rooms created with new energy and a Tropical Xmas in the mix.

the move went well...our internet connection had a number of hiccups despite my good intentions of this one thing running smoothly. we are all feeling at home and loving our new space. for me having a studio is like walking into heaven. all my stuff, my creativity, my 'work tables' are a joy to see and I have found myself just sitting in the space. soaking it all up.

enjoying having family staying with us at the moment. our chocolate loving daughter is have an unusual midday sleep, mum playing games with number 1 son, hubby in the garage sorting some materials to build some new cupboards and dad pottering around. its lovely. we have had swims in the pool, watched the rain bucket down and enjoyed watermelon, cherries and our very own passionfruit from our garden.

my spirit is starting to itch for some creativity. think I might slip off quietly into my studio. I can hear the call of my scissors and glue, I can hear the tearing of paper and my collection of images waiting patiently for me to return.


Hope everyone enjoyed a special day with loved ones. Merry belated Christmas wishes to you. xoxo