NOSTALGIA

nos·tal·gia/näˈstaljə/noun: 1.A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. 2.The evocation of these feelings or tendencies, esp. in commercialized form.

Imagine my suprise today when I ran into the first book I ever read...
 
The Little Red Hen and grains of wheat was the first book I learnt to read in Grade 1 in 1980.  This darling came come (looks like I need to learn how to spell again :-) home with me and is going to join the family of many other special books in my collection.

CREATIVE CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP

The next Calligraphy Workshop is Sat 16 JUNE and finishes Sat 23 JUNE.  At “The Memory Shed” at “Second Cup Coffee Shop”, John Vorster Rd, Weltevreden Park


R700 for 2 full days: (9.30am – 4.30pm) includes calligraphy kit, notes, refreshments & lunches

We are taking deposits to confirm bookings now. Limited space available. Look forward to meeting you! Gilly 083 659 6787

Banking details for your deposit:
(Delegates must please use their first names and calli as a reference.)
Memory Shed
FNB Northgate
62190136658
256755

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL

Lorna from http://www.scrapcollections.co.za/ constantly comes up with the most beautiful paper designs and I was honoured once again to be asked to create a layout using her papers.  The beautiful lady in the layout is my friend Denese.

All the paper and chipboard are available at Memory Shed now.

MORE SNAPS FROM MY ...

...my happy place in the past few days...

This little piggy came for coffee and stole my heart...

Helen, Denese, Lisa, Nicky and Stella

Nancy, Helen and Vanessa

Beautiful Helen had a birthday last week so I had to photograph the gift I have her with her beautiful cupcakes from http://www.cupcakes2delite.wordpress.com/

... you have to come and experience it for yourself...

THIS LITTLE PIGGY...

... stole my heart.

FREE SPIRIT

This is Savannah - a true beauty from the inside and out.  She loves the outdoors and can name and identify all the wildlife on the game farm where she lives.  Truly a free-spirited child and an absolute pleasure to spend time with.

This layout was created using the new Enmarc http://www.enmarc.co.za/ stencils and Dazzle spray which created the 'chicken wire' detail on the background.  The chipboard frames, swirls and birdie element in the bottom left hand corner is also an Enmarc product.

TIMELESS BEAUTY

So blessed am I to be surrounded by such beauty, in the form of my friends children.  Tamryn just shy of six years old, is an absolute doll.  It is such a honour to photograph and spend time with such a beautiful child.

MOTHERS' DAY MARKET ON THE FARM

Come and browse the shops on the farm and the many stalls this Saturday ahead of Mothers' Day for that special gift for Mom.

TESTING THE WATERS

Not only does Lisa - http://www.cupcakes2delite.wordpress.com/ create the most beautiful and delicious cupcakes she creates beautiful layouts too.  I recently assisted Lisa in the design of this layout of her daughter and newphew at the seaside.  The photographs definately capture the special bond that this family has.