Sculpting is like giving life to a clump of clay, it fills my heart with laughter and joy. The best gifts I have ever received are often those which were handmade. Or those gifts that while not fancy or expensive, have great meaning behind them because the person has taken the time to find out your favourite colour or your favourite material. Those are the gifts that touch your heart. As Christmas…
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Not just a jar of cocoa
peppermint mallows…
We’ve just come in from playing outside, our cheeks are rosy, our noses runny, our hands and feet are cold but our hearts warm and full of joy. There is something so comforting about sitting by the fire while holding a warm mug of hot chocolate between your hands after hours of playing in the cold snow. I used food colouring with…
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Simplicity Saturday series
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler – Albert Einstein For today’s Simplicity Saturday, I will let the pictures do the talking and I hope you find inspiration within them. Simplicity is quiet and serene, yet full of impact within itself. By simply using winter greens, items are suddenly dressed for the occasion and are ready to welcome the season. Have…
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March of the penguins
It’s Sunday afternoon and the snow is falling like powdered sugar over a sweet dessert. My kiddies noses are pressed against the window as they watch this magical confetti turn the ground into a soft white blanket. Their excitement fills the air as they quickly gather their snow gear and prepare to step into a winter wonderland. Sometimes creativity blossoms out of the blue;…
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Simplicity Saturday
Over the last 4 weeks, I shared several simple ways to wrap beautiful gifts for Christmas or any other occasion. In keeping with the spirit of Simplicity Saturday, I wanted to share this simple idea with you. Some faux snow, a tea light, a little winter green and a jar representing the warmth of the Christmas spirit or the comfort of a…
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