Soaking Up Sunshine

This 'mother's day' orchid flowers every year around this time and I was tempted to bring it inside, but because I can see it from my studio window, decided to leave it there.

Today the weather turned out to be absolutely beautiful, so we left the housework behind us and headed down to the waterfront with Jess the border collie, a thermos of coffee and the Sunday papers.  We did some celebrity spotting (an ex Sydney TV newsreader) and soaked up the sunshine while watching the boats bob up and down.  So relaxing after a busy week.

The Sunday papers were full of  'The Wedding'.  Kate Middleton's dress was roughly the same design as mine was 30 years ago.  I thought it looked really beautiful!  Will and Harry, also gorgeous!  Kate's sister's dress - stunning!  What did you think?

Colour Burst

I  hope everyone is enjoying the Easter break, also Anzac Day for us here in Australia.  Raining again, although we did have a beautiful day on Good Friday and picnicked in the park with family.  We have eaten our share of chocolate and other easter treats and I will be glad to get back to normal again!  Too much of a good thing!

The above painting is just a small one - acrylic on canvas.  I'm thinking of making a matching pair of large paintings based on this small design for my lounge area - a big burst of colour!

Page 64

You may have already heard of 'What I wish For You'  by Patti Digh.  Happily I received a copy of it in the mail today, since my artwork (page 64) has been included alongside an essay by Michelle Drabik (page 65). Woo Hoo!

Really exciting to see something of mine published with this lovely group of writers and artists.  The essays in the book are full of gentle wisdom, accompanied by some beautiful artwork, I'll be treasuring my copy! 

Thank you Patti for the opportunity to contribute to your book!

Now to settle in with a cup of peppermint tea to read it from cover to cover!