all the pretty flowers

flowers came today. with a dear friend.
it made my heart warm.
thanks cath.

{image: saipua}

about a boy

how to let go. and let him get on with it.
how to know when to stop. lecturing. and start. talking.
how to listen. connect.
how to let him make his bed. and lie in it.
my son. he's growing up.
he's nearly 17. he's nearly 6 foot. though today he looked like he'd grown again. must get the tape measure out.
and yet. i love the way he still finds the time. for hugs.
never too old. for hugs.

{image: deviantart. by yasmins}

rock of ages

nothing in my hand I bring.
simply to the cross I cling.
naked. come to thee for dress.
helpless. look to thee for grace.
foul. I to the fountain fly.
wash me. Savior. or I die.



{words: Augustus M. Toplady, 1740-1778}

{image}: brightstar

patchwork and toast

one of my new loves is patchwork. thanks to kels. kels told me constantly i could do it. and eventually I did (my new years resolution). with lots of help and patience from the girls. the norfolk quilters. that's what we called ourselves. a small group of us would sit. and quilt. and sip some wine. and laugh. alot. drink tea. and eat chocolate. and french crepes with lemon. and sugar. and occasionally ice-cream. kels knows crepes are my favourite. such a good friend. a rock in my life.

and i've now made 3 quilts. and have started my 4th. love vintage fabrics. and amy butler. am loving this quilt from toast u.k. flanelette patchwork. yum. and below are some lovely fabric swatches from amy butler. works of art really.

Fabric images: Amy Butler

bright star

sigh

a film by jane campion. if the website is anything to go by. this film will be......

divine.




"when you do dance i wish you a wave o' th' sea,
that you might ever do
Nothing but that."





images: brightstarthemovie

beautiful dreamer awake unto me

pockets. of dreamy images.

better than a spoonful of sugar.







images:
{klein diva in paris}
{smilerynker}
{alicia bock}

daily dose

my daughter inspires me every day. these images remind me of her. i love that she loves. bows. in her hair.

great weekend. coming right up.




images: klein diva in paris

back on the whirly girdy

back on the whirly girdy. but never fear. the girls are here. i wandered down for a bit. ree's birthday. we sipped champagne. and laughed. about golf. of all things. and a rude sounding english town.

and yes. i do have high hopes. thanks girls. round and round we go. altogether now.

Photo: dottie angel.

curve ball

sometimes life throws you a curve ball. perhaps i knew one was coming. perhaps that's why i started this blog. today of all days i got the news.

dcis breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ. yes me.

so what to do? I choose. to look at this as good news. not quite the good news I was hoping for. but good news all the same. non-invasive. contained. and to say well....why not me?

so i look upward to God and say thanks. thanks for the ride. thanks for my rocks. for my husband who holds my hand and sheds a tear for me. for my kids who cuddle me and say it will all be ok. and friends and family who come out of the woodwork and say ok. let's go. i'm here. i love you.

you are my sunshine. my only sunshine. you make me happy when skies are grey.

indeed. you do.

Photo: from the beautiful lobster and swan.

things I am thankful for

my first blog post. ta da. i have my training wheels on so i need to hang on tight. i haven't got a clue what I am doing. but having fun just the same.

i couldn't sleep last night so started listing some of the things I am thankful for....how about you? God. my husband. my kids. my family. relationships. prayer. sitting and holding hands. time. tea. fabric. bunting. quilts and quilting evenings with my girls. champagne. discovery. inspiring blogs. creativity. dedication. chocolate. cupcakes and spongecake. fresh cream. love. passion. kind words and actions. belonging. remembering. laughter. summer. falling snow. pine trees. hyacinths. books. wisdom. cuddles. photographs. you.

and good news. we all need a bit of that from time to time. helps deal with the hurly burly. of life.

Photo: from one of my favourite bloggers, dottie angel.

bits and pieces

just lovely. just for you.



Photo: The Drifter and the Gypsy