Florals and Fancies

 Hello lovely friends. I would like to say firstly,  thank you to those of you who left such sweet comments on my previous post. Some I can't respond to but I appreciate them all.

Ok, I seemed to have come across some beautiful blooms of late. So I thought I woukd share. Last week I photographed my friend Kays gorgeous orchids that were all blooming in the same place.....

What is about pretty orchids?

My new drawing is also a pretty bloom...an unusual coloured hydrangea. Because I draw freehand this first sketch took me several hours of push and pull.

But it's in some ways the most enjoyable part for me. Reinforcing, not in an egotistical way but deep with in me that I am using the gift I've been given and gratitude that a special childhood dream keeps showing up at the end of my pencil.

This week I began getting into putting the colours down. I think perhaps it will not be a quick project.

There's even been some blooms in my Block 2 of Wish You Well quilt. 

My mission to use up my vintage linens is still happening. Some sweet hexie Christmas decorations.

Once again blooms involved.

Now what is the fancies bit you may ask?

My family Christmas tree has not made to the bin despite being sad and in very bad shape due solely to sentimentality. But I braced myself amd did it! Having done that I didn't want to buy a new plastic version....I FANCIED a wooden dowel version. It arrived.....

Now I really despise any item that requires assembly lol! However it wasn't rocket science and I got it together. 

But then I hated the bright cream wood...*sigh

I didn't want to paint it because I needed to be able to disassemble it. So I stained it with a green pigment ink.....took FOREVER lol!

I feel it best suits all my handmade ornaments so that's my plan. Fingers crossed.....watch this space! I am looking forward to reacquainting myself with some of my special Christmas treasures. Something I have not felt in four long years! The deep well of grief doesn't go anywhere but being able to navigate around that well feels peaceful. Phew!

Well that's it for me friends. Take care and remember each little act of kindness sends ripples further than you could imagine. 

Namaste and Blessings,

Michelle xxx