Vert & Rose



At the moment it seems that everywhere I look I see green and pink together...
Maybe spring has something to do with it?
Fresh and vibrant.
I might have to make something with them... but for now they are being recorded in my color journal until some "vert et rose" creative project comes up!



Feminine inspiration

Iris Apfel, style icon

How absolutely gorgeous is Iris Apfel? This is what I want to look like when I grow old :-)
Stylish, eccentric and ACCESSORIZED!!
Love it!

Outing




This morning I went to Durban to fill up in supplies. Fabric, yarn, paint... Not that I have to go all that way to get it but the people, the galleries, the city vibe inspire me. While I'm there I "have to" take a little detour, visit the ikhaya store which is always full of such cute stuff http://www.ikhayastore.com/
and of course grab the most delicious cappuccino at the fabulous Corner Cafe www.cornercafe.co.za/



Now I'm home, all replenished and ready to use all those supplies :-)

How To Be Alone


I love going places on my own, people watching, reading, dreaming...
Do you?
Found this video on the web, love the message, the simplicity, the music.


Cartoon




On Saturday I attended a cartoon drawing workshop with Bear Hansen at my favorite shop/gallery in KZN, Fat Tuesday. I loved every minute of it and it really appealed to the child inside me. I went from not being able to draw much to drawing fun little creatures with personality! Had a fantastic time. Thank you Bear, Melany, Gwen, Katherine and of course Shannon!



Bear working hard!

The 5 of us, studious :-)

For more info on classes at Fat Tuesday go to www.fattuesday.co.za/



Green




Today I am loving the color green. Green is the color of nature, good luck, health, renewal, spring, youth, generosity and vigor. Green is fresh and alive...



"Green and I were off, and I had to face the reality that our relationship had been merely a one-night stand. Then about two years ago I came across it again, by chance. It wasn't the watery immature green that I'd encountered before. This time it was an upfront bold green - a green with confidence and depth. I couldn't resist. I moved cautiously at first, a painting here, a cushion there, not wanting to make the same mistake twice. But before long, green was making its way back into my heart. I spray-painted a chair, added a throw and an ornament or two. It took some time but now green and I are completely in love again. And because I've come to this relationship with a balance of both head and heart, I have faith that this time around, we'll be together forever." Excerpted from Sense of Style: Colour by Shannon Fricke



Spring!



Today is the first day of spring on this side of the planet! I love this season and get very excited about all the trees budding and the little flowers! Happy spring :-)