see you on the flip side

we are off on a family adventure! This was a special request from my daughter, wanting a journal bag to carry all her goodies, pens and journal for the trip.whipped it up this week for her. A girl after my own heart! we have some fabulous house sitters staying, so its all good. see you on the flip side.

My Grannie Shoes!

This are my new loves! I've been wanting a pair for the longest time and when I saw these in a local shoe shop, I knew they belonged in my wardrobe. I instantly saw them with a big transparent ribbon bow, instead of string shoe laces.

Now there is a story that goes with these shoes....and its about acceptance of myself. I was with my children (13 & 10) when I found these treasures. As I squealed with delight, my daughter gave 'that' look. 'Mum your not serious, they are grannie shoes!' But I wasn't deterred.

After bringing them home, the kids quickly told my hubby "You should see mums grannie shoes !" And my hubby, with his off centre sense of humor, asked me if I'd mugged an old lady for them. My love for them was growing even more.

This was not the beginning of my family teasing me about what I wear and I know it won't be the end. In the past I may have tried to justify my style but not now.I'm feeling very comfortable in my slightly vintage, floral maybe off beat look and I now they'll get tierd of making comments. Maybe its challenging for them that I'm embracing my usual self....but I can tell you I'm wearing my grannie shoes with pride!

New Creative Goodies to share!

BuBu Blossom creative goodies

So here is the day I get to share my new goodies with you. My heat is beating with joy thinking about my new card designs, postcards and matted prints. I've also created some limited edition pieces that embrace my love of tactiliness. A lady at the Xmas fair described one of these pieces as an adult blankie....it makes you feel good on the inside and out.

Come and explore.BuBu's treasures are all about positive messages, beautiful images with a touch of unusualness in the mix.

And you can connect to BuBu as she has her own facebook page. Thats where I'll be showcasing new designs and availability of products..Hot of the press! Love to see you there.

what made me happy...

these are some of the images that brought a smile to my face on my trip to Xmas in the Country, Gatton. Joy in my heart to see so much colour. that and being told a number of times that my creative goodies were worth it, even my larger paintings.

truly the small things do make a difference.

Christmas in the Country

My table ( i changed the back board to all paintings

and it worked really well)

Christmas in the Country was great! Lots of great people organizing this function and wonderful numbers attending. Not to mention spending time with dear Jo. And I got to met some real gems of people, customers and creators.

Jo's table

Here we are at opening night. Flowers in our hair, ready to sell our creative goodies to the appreciative crowds.

Jo loving opened her home to me and whilst I was there I gravitated to her studio. Some show and tell conversations, browsing through Jo' books and magazines and pouring over her collection of dyed fabrics and laces....and lots of oooing over her buttons and treasured collections.

Conversation in Jo's Studio

some loving customers

I had the absolute pleasure of meeting some amazing women creating great products. Sally from Buttoney Boo (she entertained Jo and I the whole weekend with her humor!) She makes zippy bags and exhibits regularly at Eumundi Markets and Donna from Relax Me, with beautiful soy candles. LOVED Donna's range of Goddess candles.

It was a good time had by all...I'm feeling very grateful to have been part of this showing. Thanks to all who purchased my creative wares. May you enjoy....

interview with my soul

something has shifted. its huge. and it feels amazing. like a flow of love bursting from my chest. i know where its come from. the realization of the extent of my creativity.

yesterday whilst reading matties social circle some of her words hit me. you know how that happens sometimes. a few words. one sentence, can have so much power in them. Her sentence of " I love my artsy life' resonated deep within me and I found myself saying over and over "I love my creative life"...it felt soooo good to be saying it. in the midst of labeling and a messy studio, preparing to go away for a few days to exhibit....truly i am up to my arm pits in my creativity. but have i not been loving it?

after some deep dreaming last night i woke with a cold soar. not good. this usually happens when i'm run down or angry. this morning i realized my body and ego was not liking those new messages i've been giving it. "i love my creative life'.

in a nutshell, this is what I've learnt,what i do doesn't change the fact that i am a creative soul in actual fact all that i do enhances my creativity and who i am. i finally feel that i can embrace all of my creativity. and i mean ALL. i can step into the person i've always wanted to be. like trains soul sister 'i can be myself now finally, in fact there is nothing i can't be, i want the world to see..'

yes, i can now believe myself when i say 'i love my creative life'....