Smile Worthy Delivery...

I have had a huge smile put on my face today. 

It started with a suggested page on facebook a while back. I get lots of these on my newsfeed, some good, some ridiculous(how to lose weight by eating frogspawn...well that kind of thing!) but this suggestion was right up my street. It led to a page filled to bursting with colour and creative wonderment.

I was hooked. Like was clicked and with each new post came an ooooo and an ahhhhh.

Falling in love with each new design, each new product. 

The page was Caroline Rose Art

Her Etsy shop is filled with gorgeousness.

Caroline creates collages using mixed media and illustration, the effects from the paper cutting add so much depth and fun. It reminds me of being young and learning all about textures and making art fun and unique. Of course I really only managed cotton wool sheep and triangle and square houses hehe! 

I have been longing for some of her colourful art for such a long time, but with moving and decorating I just didn't have the right space for it.

Then I saw the piece that was just right for me and my little bug.

With the man heading back to the Royal Navy soon we are decorating the bugs room with boats and sailing thingimabobs. This piece would be absolutely perfect I thought, and I am right(of course).

I saw it, I loved it so I ordered it and now I have it...

So exciting when, even before you open it you get a glimpse of the brillliant colours and designs. Silly postpeople putting a sticker over a mini piece of art.

Here it is! Isn't it simply gorgeous?

Look how bright the colours are. You can see all the tiny paper cuts, so small and so detailed. This is just a print and yet you can still see the shadows of the 3D effect this kind of art produces. Caroline has made me fall in love with art all over again. The bright, playful images just speak to me. 

This is so perfect for a little bugs room. 

He will pretend he is in that boat, knowing my little bug that fish will be on a lead not a hook and will be his friend(that is what he is like).

He will tell me that he is just like Daddy sailing his boat, being brave in the stormy seas.

This has come on the right day. After my moan and grump yesterday I am still feeling deflated. I have taken a day out and am resting and gathering my thoughts, letting the negative go and letting the positive back in.

To have this splash of colour land, plop! on the mat is a burst of positive cheer.

I urge you to take a look at this talented ladys work if you haven't already. Even just browsing will put a smile on your face I guarantee it :)  

Thank you all for your wonderful comments yesterday. They meant so much and really made me feel so much better and secure that I can be open about the bad as well as the good xxx

Happy Wednesday xx

Special Delivery...

Hello.

I hope it is cold enough for everyone Brrrrrrr...

and hi to all you lucky people living somewhere sunshiny and warm right now x

Well this morning was a mixed bag. 

I had a visit from my CPN who happens to be one of the loveliest ladies I have had the pleasure to have in my life. It is so important to have a Dr or nurse that you can trust and have an open and honest relationship with. I am truly blessed.

We talked a lot about my improvement in mood and how I will need my medication to be reviewed soon. We laughed and I almost cried...almost! 

It is easy to get very emotional when you get the chance to talk about how you are really feeling and how life is affecting you and especially how the crappy bi-polar is.

After she left I had a 2hr phone call as part of research that I am taking part of to improve healthcare for parents with mental health problems.

It was emotionally EXHAUSTING! I honestly felt like I had run a marathon mentally when it was over. Talk about drained, but I am so glad I have the opportunity to help with this fundamental research, as a lot more does need to be done to help families who have these problems and concerns.

Whilst I was on the phone though I had two wonderful deliveries!

Firstly the man came in with flowers! YAY!

LOTS more daffodils. I love daffodils, they are full of promise and induce happy and warm feelings. Excitement for spring, all things new, ever growing and opening like glorious sunshine. Pretty impressive for such a simple flower...(and of course they remind me of home, Wales)

And you can just see on the windowsill Tulips. Purple and deep pink tulips. I couldn't get a great pic because the weather is just dreadful today.

I struggle with tulips, they are absolutely beautiful and one of my firm favourites, but...There is always the worry of the droop! 

I think I have it covered. I have dropped a couple of pennies in the water and put a pin hole in all the stems. Is this right, or am I just deluded??? Are there any other bits of advice on offer for this little issue I have with these pretty flowers?

And just look at my second delivery, this one from Mr Postman...EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!

NEW WOOL!!!

I have been out of the yarny world for a while, wrapped up in my little world and I am way out of the loop when it comes to yarns etc. I use to frequent different yarn stores, was always reading blogs and magazines, but for a while I haven't done much of any of that, so I am a bit behind.

In many of the blogs I am reading lately I am seeing this Drops Merino a lot. I had a look online and I HAD to have it.

There on the page was the EXACT light teal colour I have been searching for, for an age! 

Of course the trouble with online shopping is, that you don't actually know what the colour is for sure until it arrives.

It is PERFECT. I am so happy that if I could physically do it I would be jumping up and down still.

This a better picture to showcase the teal colour. Isn't it divine? I have a hundred different plans for this wool but until I am completely, 100% certain what I want to do I am just going to gaze lovingly and stroke tenderly(we yarn addicts are a crazy bunch...I know you all do it ;p )

I also have a little extra item on the little unit.

The man painted an old wooden tray for me and I filled it. I have to say I really like the look it has created.

I happily wound yarn into balls this morning whilst waiting for the nurse and after an hour or so I had this lovely collection.

To me it is a piece of art. I mean, I have just admitted to lovingly gazing at yarn, well now I can do it all day and not look like a crazy lady staring at a basket hehe!

So even though I was drained, I am so, so happy today. My little world is starting to get all better and my little house is becoming more of a home everyday.

Happy Wednesday xx