So, how’s your ‘in-between’ week been so far?
I’m still chillin’ in my hammock. . . looking up at the sky and daydreaming. There was a little hiccup yesterday when our old hammock. . . which was a bit worse for wear, finally surrendered, ripped away from the support ropes and collapsed. Thankfully, it was hanging down low and the only thing hurt was my dignity. After a quick look around to see if any neighbours had witnessed my humiliation, I decided to move the relaxing indoors for a nana nap. . . as you do on holidays. Later on I ventured outside to find that my lovely hubby had slipped away during naptime and purchased a new hammock. Ahhh. . . this is the life. . . holidays!
Hmmm, just between you and me . . . I’ve enjoyed the first four days of holidays . . . I’m all relaxed. . . but now my mind has now turned to all things creative. I promised myself I’d stay out of the studio and have a complete break, but I’m itching to get back in there already. So today I’m reflecting on the year that was and taking a little wander back through my bog posts. Here’s a little of what I did in the first 6 months of the year. . .
I started 2011 with a studio clean up and a new diary cover.
I harvested my own lavender for lavender sachets.
Then in Autumn I released a new collection of patterns, incorporating new mediums and techniques. . . like the pencil rendered face of Willow.
There was of course Bunnies for Easter. . .
. . .and some Tilda bunny magic added to our tea making in the studio.
The Fabric Flatties were a big hit too.
April saw a big swing towards all things French inspired.
This Vintage Sewing Box tutorial was fun and proved to be my most popular post ever!
Plus I shared with you my thrifting adventures and all my handmade, up-cycled, and repurposed vintage creations.
Throw in some recipes and my general observations of the world and that about covers the first 6 months of 2011.
It’s good to look back occasionally. . . to see where we’ve been and what we’ve done. . . it helps formulate where we might like our adventures to take us next.
I’ll be back soon with a wrap up of the rest of 2011.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
This is a lovely review of your creations in early 2011 and showcases your incredible talents. How nice of your hubby to put up a new hammock for you to relax properly.
Great review…looking forward to seeing what you’re up to in 2012
xx
whow Kerryanne you are so clever,love your work.xx
How lovely to have a hammock and the weather to use it. Do enjoy your relaxing.
Weather here is pretty yucky – cold, grim and windy – and the wind keeps blowing out the pilot on the heating boiler brrrrrrrrrrr.
I remember that cute candle teacup – a lovely way to use such a pretty item.
Toni xx
A lovely way to relax and unwind. Here’s to a relaxing start to the new year.
Kelly
wow my friend! you have certainly had a fabulous and wonderful year of creativity and beauty! everything is just fabulous and i am hopelessly in love with your new diary cover — bestill my heart!!!! sending you tons of new year hugs!!!!
Hi Kerryanne,
Lovely reflection of 2011. Thank you for your freindship during 2011 and all your hard work with Simply Christmas. Your tireless effort amazes me.
Wishing you and your family a Healthy, happy, fun filled, loving, creative year in 2012
Big hugs,
Anna