2008 memorable moments...

The most adorable children...

Nelson Mandela's Cell

Arriving to Robben Island on an Early mooring...

On a winters day in Cape Town...

Out for a Sunday walk on Safari...

Happy New 09 to you all!I'm sure like me you must be thinking that xmas was long ago and where has the time gone ! As we go into a new year with time for reflection & soul searching I have been reflecting on the past year events which have taken a lot of my time in the last couple of days ( I know I think far too much sometimes, so I've been told ...) That said I thought I'd compile some images that were most memorable for me in my 2008, which are indubitably our trip to South Africa; Leaving me now dreaming up of another vacation for 2009 as the snowflakes keep on falling outside my window...

Have a lovely xmas!

Aren't these images delightful? Good old vintage Christmas Illustrations. You can find them in angel fire website. Well I'm off to spend quality family time. I wish you all a fabulous time with your loved ones. See you in a couple of weeks. Enjoy !

Getting into xmas spirit @ home...

Last night I thought I'd take a couple of quick snapshots to let you in our Christmas home. Personally I love fairy lights, which I intend to get more off and put them all around the house to give that kind off magical and cosy feel @ home. I have read somewhere that if you spray them in gold or silver it gives a nicer lighting, I think that's what I'll be doing this wknd...I hope wherever you are you all have a lovely and magical weekend :-)

Not on the High Street- xmas gifts

Noel Letters by

Kids' Footprints

Seed Box by

Garden Trading

Luggage Tags

by Supernice
Cinamon and Orange Bath Gel by

Body and Fou

Shopping Bag by

Catherine Colebrook

Space Race pack of 6 cards

by Cloudcuckoodesigns

Tarquin the Tiger Bib

by Olive and Moss

Dunk Mug by

Mocha

Just to get you into the Christmas spirit a little bit...If you are like me and most of us out there and are stuck for original gift ideas for your loved ones why not check out notonthehighstreet . A great site recommended to me by my lovely friends Nina from Olive and Moss and Clare from cloudcuckoodesigns. Fabulous products that you will not find in the high street stores. If you have a peek here you are bound to find something that you will like, guaranteed! - and just to let you know...my products will have a home there too from January 09...so watch this space.

Loving these apartments for a holiday break...

Zermatt

Sitges

Prague

Barcelona

Barcelona

Amsterdam

Since I'm on the theme of lovely, cool homes I thought I'd introduce you to this FABULOUS site. Matt and I met the creators of this amazing site at a mutual friends wedding, Mel & Piers a couple of months ago. I highly recommend you to check this site & if like me you are always with the passport and suitcase " ready to go" on a holiday break, you will be very tempted on what Loving apartments has to offer! - gorgeous and individual apartments to suit all taste and prices in fabulous locations... so if you fancy a holiday break in Europe this Christmas why not have a peek here. Much better than a Hotel and you also get to experience a little bit how the locals live ! I'm tempted by all the locations....mm...

The Selby

Well guys and girls , if you you haven't yet discovered The Selby I suggest you take first a cup of tea, coffee or glass of wine, whatever is your fancy then find a nice comfy chair and enjoy having a peek at this great Blog...warning it can be seriously addictive!! The Selby takes you into a voyeuristic journey into the homes and creative spaces of cool, interesting & creative people ..enjoy!

DIY xmas decorations on a budget

Bird Ornament

Snowman decoration

Difficult times bring out the creativity in us! I'm loving this ideas via Design Sponge. You can download the templates here.

Private view, friends & wine...

If in London this weekend why not pop down to visit Candid Arts Gallery ?. My friends and fellow students from University days have a fabulous exhibition of their work subject matters. Jane Ross, Dan Green and Amelia Sheperd have put on a great show of their work and it is definitely worth the visit! .... As you can tell from the quality of the pics we had a great time catching up :-)

Book recommendations..

The Boss of you

The Boss of you by Lauren Bacon & Emira Mears is the book I'm reading at the moment and finding it very difficult to put down!!

I highly recommend this read to anyone thinking of running their own business. A DIY start up, marketing, financial, expanding..it is all there & brilliantly written... - I can't recommend it enough!!

The Creative Entrepreneur

A DIY Visual Guidebook for Making Business Ideas Real. Written by Lisa Sonora Beam. Artist, teacher and business woman. You can check her website & blog . This book is for artists, crafters, and creative individuals from all walks of life who desire to make a living from their creative work. ..This book is on my "wish list"...

Simple Sewing with a French Twist

by Celine Dupuy

I love this book although I haven't had anytime yet to try out some of the lovely projects...Beautiful photographs with comprehensive illustrations to create delightful gifts, creating fashion accessories and customizing home furniture...a great passion of mine-some but argue and call it "interesting..it will look great when is finished..." :-)

Xmas everywhere...

Carnaby st

Regent st

For those that are going to to be in London this wknd you might see xmas has hit town already ! - and for those of you that live miles away you can have a tiny idea of the street lights in the West End...more later..

Online shop NOW OPEN

I'm pleased to announce my online shop is now open with no closing times, open 24/7. There are also promotional goodies on offer. Why not have a peek here & my full website.

My Sunday Movie...

Hoping you all had a fabulous weekend I'm back to my regular posting of Sunday Movie. Contrary to my personal choice we decided to watch Oxford Murders. Matt had read the book and raved on about it, so I got convinced. Written by fellow Argentine, Guillermo Martinez. Set in Oxford University, a professor and a grad student work together to try and stop a potential series of murders seemingly linked by mathematical symbols. Unfortunately the movie was not as good as the book having gone straight to DVD missing the cinema showings. I personally thought the performance by Elijah Wood was pretty poor and not convincing, although John Hurt as always a great actor. I agree with the reviews , although not a film critic myself but I can't personally recommend you this one :-(

Have a fabulous weekend !

I'm now officially taking the afternoon off to celebrate my birthday and enjoy the weekend with boyfriend, friends, family and cat...I hope you all have a great weekend too :-)