I cant believe one year has passed so quickly.. i remember tentatively beginning this blog...wandering where it was going to take me and i had no idea how amazing the journey was going to be. The biggest gratification is the connections with like-minded, fantastic people...how often have i been writing an email or comment to someone, only to find they were writing to me on the other side of the world at the same time. How often have i been thinking about a certain subject and then it appears on another friends blog. When i watch David Attenborough, i think of Gracia and Louise...the colour turquoise makes me think of Kelly. Green pods make me think of Cally. When i think of ceramics, Paula comes to mind. Books make me think of Shari ...and the list goes on...
Each talented and inspiring person in our community seems to have something special and unique to offer, making my daily visits around the world such a joy..
i have made some wonderful, friends for which i am so so so grateful and am really happy that you are all part of my life. Sometimes i feel so frustrated when i cant meet up over a cup of coffee or breakfast ;) but two of my very good friends, from the very beginning of this blog, are planning a visit here later this year - i cant wait to meet them, although i feel like i have known them for years!!
After living here for over 12 years and using little English...my mother tongue has reclaimed its use - (i still get tongue-tied and find it hard to express myself the way i talk to myself in my head!!)
A collaboration is in the works with a much loved and admired blog friend, a few projects are planned and a return to my drawing journal...
Today its friday 13th which i see as good luck...i want to say thank you so much for all of your visits, comments, emails, messenger chats, swaps, presents and friendships...i look forward to the year ahead xxx
The painting above is from a new series available soon...roots, nourishment, home, place... seems fitting :)
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i can't even remember how i stumbled upon your blog but i am glad all over that i did...visits to handmaid are one of my daily treats! it's been great to watch you develop creatively over the months + to share experiences. i treasure your artworks which are both in my studio...can't wait to see your new series of paintings.
happy 1 year blog birthday! you are a very warm + talented person which comes through in all of your posts...here's to year 2! xxx k
I am so looking forward to the fantastic things happening and, how cool for Stephanie & Wendy to be visiting. Celebration is in order!
The next one will be just as amazing I'm sure :)
happy 1 year !! here's to many more -
and to that meet up for coffee!!
xo
I actually dropped by to look at the last day of the colourweek (after getting wind of it via Moonstitches). Of course I am hopelessly too late (as allways) but I have posted my colourweek pics on Flickr: all days in one batch.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7596218@N08/sets/72157600074356556/
Here's to another year of blogging, with just as much fun and inspiration!
Diana
Congrats!
I love your color week...it's been fun to see each person's take on this.
here's to many more posts, creating sharing and inspiring!
cheers to more blog beauty and future ventures :)
i am so so happy to know you... i too wish that i could have a long walk and a cup of tea with you! i treasure my visits to your space, seeing your work every day, the love and generosity and beauty that you bring into the world. *thank you* for all of this... xxoo
Congratulations on your 1st year ... I hope we are all here to celebrate many more.
And one day we are going to get together and have a happy chat over a nice cup of tea :) Hurray!
I'm a bit late, but wanted to tell you, that you are a real anchor in bloggy-sea. It's peaceful over here and I very much love to visit.
You are one reason that my awareness is back on one theme I was addicted to since my youth:
Trees!
Thank you!
I've discovered several great new blogs thru you.. hence not having enough time to get back here! But a very very happy blogiversary to you.
I am immensely looking forward to seeing many more posts from you for years to come and hopefully working on something pod-ish in the future when I get to be a maker again!
see you, g xo