Showing posts with label photos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label photos. Show all posts

Hello Bunny...

So how many of you forgot to set your clocks forward for this morning? I still haven't done the rest of the clocks in the house but at least we had the alarm set correctly!

This cute little munchkin was hanging out this morning...he was quite unconcerned about my presence and went through his full grooming routine for me...


Pretty sure I haven't actually dropped any pounds and become impossibly fashionable just by carrying my new camera bag but as promised, here is a little peek at it in action!
Lowepro Passport Sling Camera Bag (Mica)


It has plenty of room for my camera with a lens attached, a second lens, wallet, keys, cell phone, extra battery and memory card, notebook and pen, a few filters and the manual. Here it is with the back zipper opened to increase the interior by about 30%...


There's a nice padded insert that my camera fits in just comfortably and there's enough space for my camera strap to fold up on top. Notice those two little black flaps? Those are the pockets for a cell phone and the extra battery.


Here's the thing for anyone with a larger camera like mine, the insert comes with a handy dandy divider that you would theoretically use to snuggle your extra lens into but when my camera is in the insert there's no room to spare. I figured I'd give you a picture of how it would look with the divider in...use your imagination that there's a camera there too!


I have a solution though, I plan to sew another side on to the divider and make it into a little pocket that will go beside the insert instead.

For those of you who are here for the beads, here's a peek of some of what came out of the kiln yesterday... This interesting glaze has a matte finish and did a neat antiqued kind of effect in places. I said I wanted a glaze that reminded me of the flamingos from my zoo post... I think I almost did it!
Now I must get some work done- I need to start pulling together last minute numbers before our ever so fun trip to the tax man this afternoon. I hope you have something more fun planned!

Fun at the Zoo...

with Miss Kelley last weekend! No beads, just critters... so if you're looking for beady goodness come on back on Sunday for the Beads of Clay Open House (and a giveaway)! Of course if you're looking for a really good version of most of these pictures you should go to her blog!

Seriously...have you NO modesty at all? We thought that he was completed knocked out but when I loaded the photo at home I discovered that he was quite blatantly flashing us the goods...
I find it so amazing that flamingos can be this color...I think I need a glaze this shade...
Have you ever seen such a relaxed rodent? This Capybara was completely zen!

Loving the lime of this prickly plant bloom... A chase in action...
One little sentinel keeping watch...
The proudest of peacocks (shaking and shimmying his tail feathers at the girls!)...
Quite the noble camel who looked like he was wearing furry Uggs!
I couldn't believe how large this Secretary Bird was...
Of course, can't forget about the furry bears... eucalyptus and bamboo on the menu!


Anyone still here or did I lose you with the lack of beads? You could humor me with a comment so I know you'll be back on Sunday for the open house : )

BESTeam feature October54Gallery on Etsy



Beautiful, isn't it?  This is an example of the stunning photos you can see at October54Gallery on Etsy, this week's BESTeam featured shop.  Anne from Whispering Pines, NC (I bet that's a lovely place!) is responsible for these works of art, and it's no surprise to learn that her work is on display at many local venues too.

I've chosen just three of my favourites from this shop, so as to have them shown to best advantage.  Regular blog readers will be able to see the themes of nature in the ones I've picked.  Click on any of the photos or captions to go directly to the shop and see more.





Anne says that art has always been a part of her life, and living all over the USA as well as time in Costa Rica, has also influenced her artist's eye.  Anne also makes block prints and writes. 


Anne's work has a strong positivity for me, so it was a pleasure to find this quote from Walt Whitman in one of her listings:

Happiness not in another place, but this place...
not for another hour, but this hour.



I love this quote too from Anne's blog:


"The afterthought is good, but forethought is better."
(Norwegian saying)

You can visit Anne's blog here:
http://october54gallery.blogspot.com/

BESTeam feature October54Gallery on Etsy



Beautiful, isn't it?  This is an example of the stunning photos you can see at October54Gallery on Etsy, this week's BESTeam featured shop.  Anne from Whispering Pines, NC (I bet that's a lovely place!) is responsible for these works of art, and it's no surprise to learn that her work is on display at many local venues too.

I've chosen just three of my favourites from this shop, so as to have them shown to best advantage.  Regular blog readers will be able to see the themes of nature in the ones I've picked.  Click on any of the photos or captions to go directly to the shop and see more.





Anne says that art has always been a part of her life, and living all over the USA as well as time in Costa Rica, has also influenced her artist's eye.  Anne also makes block prints and writes. 


Anne's work has a strong positivity for me, so it was a pleasure to find this quote from Walt Whitman in one of her listings:

Happiness not in another place, but this place...
not for another hour, but this hour.



I love this quote too from Anne's blog:


"The afterthought is good, but forethought is better."
(Norwegian saying)

You can visit Anne's blog here:
http://october54gallery.blogspot.com/

A dangerous start to the year!

Walked the coastal path today - or perhaps the correct term is 'slithered' the coastal path, due to the prevalence of very slippery mud. 

We liked these warning signs - so reassuring, not!

OH points out that viewed upside down the message is 'beware of strange men scrabbling up the cliff side'!


Fabulous views can be had from risking your life on the coastal path.  It was quite a busy New Years Day on Broadhaven beach.


The sea was quite a nice shade of turquoise - odd because the sky was very grey and it was sort of raining at the time.


The dog has a tendency to go flat out after a couple of seaside walks!

Happy New Year, blog followers :-)

A dangerous start to the year!

Walked the coastal path today - or perhaps the correct term is 'slithered' the coastal path, due to the prevalence of very slippery mud. 

We liked these warning signs - so reassuring, not!

OH points out that viewed upside down the message is 'beware of strange men scrabbling up the cliff side'!


Fabulous views can be had from risking your life on the coastal path.  It was quite a busy New Years Day on Broadhaven beach.


The sea was quite a nice shade of turquoise - odd because the sky was very grey and it was sort of raining at the time.


The dog has a tendency to go flat out after a couple of seaside walks!

Happy New Year, blog followers :-)

Folksy Friday: Shops you should visit Part Two

Here are some more undiscovered shops nominated by lovely Folksy sellers.  There are links back to some great nominating shops as well.  Enjoy!



Laura Groom Bear Graphics


1. Laura Groom Jewellery nominated by starsNscars
2. Bear Graphics nominated by amyorangejuice



Cinnamon and Hill Stitches by Emmy Lou


3. Cinnamon Hill nominated by jkj
4. Stitches by Emmy Lou nominated by Lauras Little Lovelies

Folksy Friday: Shops you should visit Part Two

Here are some more undiscovered shops nominated by lovely Folksy sellers.  There are links back to some great nominating shops as well.  Enjoy!



Laura Groom Bear Graphics


1. Laura Groom Jewellery nominated by starsNscars
2. Bear Graphics nominated by amyorangejuice



Cinnamon and Hill Stitches by Emmy Lou


3. Cinnamon Hill nominated by jkj
4. Stitches by Emmy Lou nominated by Lauras Little Lovelies

Let's face it treasury


Not clowning around head by FredMorseArt goddess necklace by jacjewelrypensive print by timemovingslow
easter island pin by claycassrenaissance by plainspirit face pendant by Shimmerwyck


These are a few favourites from my new treasury east collection called Let's face it.  I think these pieces are really beautiful, don't you?

Click on the picture to visit the shops represented.

You can see the full treasury here

Let's face it treasury


Not clowning around head by FredMorseArt goddess necklace by jacjewelrypensive print by timemovingslow
easter island pin by claycassrenaissance by plainspirit face pendant by Shimmerwyck


These are a few favourites from my new treasury east collection called Let's face it.  I think these pieces are really beautiful, don't you?

Click on the picture to visit the shops represented.

You can see the full treasury here