A commission (yeahhhhh !)

"Who sees the human face correctly : the photographer , the mirror , or the painter ?"
-Pablo Picasso-
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My sisters retirement party

"Life may not always be the party we hoped it would be, but while we are here we should enjoy the dance."

Craft fair extraordinare !

WHAT an amazing day...my kinda day, helped a friend, Annah of www.kumbikids.com with her stall in Kildare town parish centre , laughed, made new friends, drank tea, wove magic wands from willow , and drank more tea ! Thanks for the great hat/scarf combo Annah (isnt she clever) ? Hope you all enjoy the pics, so hard to choose which ones to blog ! Came home loaded with handmade goodies...do make an effort this year to support your local crafters if you can...all "homemade with love" !

cold days ,warm hearts...

The sunshine of your smile
might chase the clouds from
someone`s life today"
-(from my desk calender)

Hibernation...

"Rows of books like well-loved friends
reach out to welcome me,
as I sit in the old chintzy chair
with a steaming cup of tea.

As curtains drawn against the dark
screen out the wintry night,
this hour of sweet contentment
is savoured with delight "
_from "Winter delights" by: Kathleen Gillum