31|01|13

Day 31 : gratitude

For found objects that have expired | yet still hold their beauty ::

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30|01|13

Day 30 : gratitude

Grateful for old wood and old bowls today | what stories they could tell ::

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29|01|13

Day 29 : gratitude

So grateful for the sunshine today | for being safe and ok after so many that are not ::

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28| 01|13

Day 28 : gratitude

Gratitude for beautiful big ostrich feathers | and for the gorgeous subtle shadows they throw ::

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27|01|13

Day 27 : gratitude

For wood and succulents ::

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26|01|13

Day 26 : gratitude

So happy with what I have found at the bottom of my wool pile today | oh the possibilities

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25|01|13

Day 25 : gratitude

Today I`m grateful for being able to make | as it keeps me sane | ::

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24|01|13

Day 24 : gratitude

Melting moment gratitude this afternoon | yummo!

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23|01|13

Day 23 : gratitude

Today I'm ever so grateful for this little man | who entered our lives 8 years ago | and changed us forever.

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22|01|13

Day 22 : gratitude

My thrifted pot nestled in its macramé home keeps safe some special seeds blessed by the Dalai Lama | for these I am truly grateful.

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21|01|13

Day 21 : gratitude

Today I`m grateful for my wonderful handmade planter that was gifted to me | which is now full of basil | yummo!

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20|01|13

Day 20 : gratitude

So grateful for the daddio of the house | hand crafting a special birthday gift for our soon to be big 8 year old.

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19|01|13

Day 19 : gratitude

I have gratitude today for my favourite chair | and for chill time ::

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18|01|13

Day 18 : gratitude

Today I was soo grateful for this view and this water | too too hot!

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17|01|13

Day 17 : gratitude

Tonight I`m grateful for a beautiful cup of tea after a hot hot day ::

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16|01|13

Day 16 : gratitude

Gratitude today that my lil crochet hanging pod is off to its new home | air plant in tow 

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15|01|13

Day 15 : gratitude

Today I'm grateful for this gorgeous traditional woven flower | I made it in Fiji under the guidance of a beautiful elder | memorable ::

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14|01|13

Day 14 : gratitude

Today I'm grateful for my ollie+ruby crochet plant nests that are keeping my walls happy 

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13|01|13

Day 13 : gratitude

Today I'm grateful for these gorgeous grass stars we found at the beach | and for the amazing shadows they throw ::

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12|01|13

Day 12 : gratitude

Tonight I`m grateful for a yummo sushi feast | with my important peeps ::

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11|01|13

Day 11 : gratitude

Today I'm grateful for these gorgeous wooden chopsticks that were given to us many years ago | I love the tone, colour and shape.

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10|01|13

Day 10 : gratitude

Today I'm grateful for this little thrifted beauty | it allowed me to enjoy a lovely cold beverage this evening | that's ok isn't it? |

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09|01|13

Day 9 : gratitude

Today I'm grateful for yellow | for the joy it brings | it makes everything so bright and happy...

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08|01|13

Day 8 : gratitude

Today I`m grateful for a beautiful soul in the UK who is about to receive an ollie+ruby necklace...

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Instagram Fun...

This week on Instagram I have joined in 'The 7 vignettes in 7 days Instagram challenge with stylist Kara Rosenlund and the ever so lovely and talented Jen Bishop of Interiors Addict'.

These inspiring ladies have created a lovely buzz and everyone is getting involved and creating the most amazing pictures.


Yesterdays topic was 'Fun' and I had a ball creating and designing this themed photo.


And I was lucky enough for Jen Bishop to include my pic in her end of day wrap up....


I`m chuffed! So many thanks Jen and Kara for giving us this opportunity to have soo much fun...

Keep your eye out and I will post all my 7 vignettes at the end of the week.

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07|01|13

Day 7 : gratitude

Today I'm grateful for paper craft and especially paper hearts | so fun to make | love love love them.

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06|01|13

Day 6 : gratitude

Today I'm grateful for my favourite spoons | silver pattern love | handed down by family...

love that...

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05|01|13

Day 5 : gratitude

Today I'm grateful for being able to relax and soak up the sun on our beautiful beaches...

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04|01|13

Day 4 : gratitude

Today I`m grateful for rocks, especially the crochet variety....love that!

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03|01|13

Day 3 : gratitude

Today I am grateful for birds | for the feathery gifts they leave us and for those amazing nests...

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02|01|13

Day 2 : gratitude

Today I`m grateful for bare branches | they are soo beautiful to photograph...

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01|01|13

My gratitude photo a day begins today...

Day 1 : gratitude 

having time to play board games with my kids | no technology involved | love that...

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Hello 2013...

Well can you believe that the new year has just rolled around...so goodbye to 2012 and hello 2013!
What a year we are going to have...full of great food, friends, health and creativity! Im excited already about what lay ahead...and I look forward to sharing it all with you.

I have set myself a challenge for this year...and if you like the sound of it you can join me in it too.
I am going to be spending a little time each day of 2013 to take a snap of something of which I am grateful...it may be anything! I just wanted to shift my outlook and start appreciating what I have, instead of always searching for more...

If you are on Instagram I will be posting my pics there, but I will also be sharing them with you here to.

Warm fuzzies for the year ahead and I look forward to some great pics.

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