evoking memories

Just the faintest hint of the sweet smell of jasmine takes me back to my childhood...to a moment in time that began a most wonderful childhood experience that lasted nearly five years. Close to midnight on July 24, 1982 I arrived, with my family, in Brunei, Borneo...and my very first recollection is the smell of the jasmine and frangipani in the home we were so graciously welcomed into. It was a truly life changing experience to live as an expat and immerse yourself in such a foreign culture - to create friendships that have lasted a lifetime and now cross the globe; to live a carefree and happy existence; exploring neighbouring countries and the gorgeous natural habitat just a handful of footsteps from our home. Each year as spring approaches that lovely fragrance takes me back to that moment in time...and the beginning of such a wonderfully idyllic family adventure.

we do not remember days...we remember moments

cesare pavese

shhh...

it's a surprise!

five

...is so grown up! A small gift for a sweet little friend celebrating this super special milestone!

childlike colour

I adore these 'giant' pencils for their childlike simplicity - the bold colours popping out from their beautifully natural encasing...waiting for the imagination and creativity to flow...

abc...123

I was wandering through this little blog and came across this sweet little set of miniature stamps. And on Friday they arrived on my doorstep...all the way from 'nothing elegant' in Korea. They are just so gorgeously cute...I can hardly wait to use them! My very first etsy purchase...is that unforgivable or just amazing will power!

a package in the post

A passing comment made by my dear friend Amy, has resulted in this little parcel making it's way to her letter box. Some decorative papers for her sweet project and a couple of my cards tucked in too! I'm hoping it's a nice surprise on her doorstep! Aren't little packages in the post just the most lovely things...I do love the tradition of snail mail!

ribbon

Oh how I adore ribbons...especially on presents...and cards too! This rather stylish and contemporary ribbon will adorn my latest creation...I'll share soon, I promise!

petite fleur

So delicately beautiful in miniature form...this petite bloom has warmed my heart.

thinking...

about my little boutique-paperie-to-be. I imagine it to be elegantly classic yet stylishly contemporary; beautiful yet fun...I imagine so much and yet find myself so deep in my dreams and hopes that finding the moments to create nestled amongst the clouds waiting to become realities. I yearn to think outside the square...and believe...

and then I'm lost in the sweet shadows these two little love birds cast and the possibilities they could be...