My Sticky9 Fridge Magnet Designs

 

My second Sticky9 fridge magnet designs. These magnets just arrived in the mail and they look awesome!

To replicate, choose a colour scheme, visit www.sticky9.com, choose the best of your photos and voila!

 

For the Love of Beautiful Things - Part 2

 

I collect beautiful things! From here, there and everywhere...

 

Drink bottles from ISHKA

              

 Drink coasters from ISHKA

 

Wallet from markets in Chile

Blanket from La Fortuna, Costa Rica

 

Envision Yoga Mat from Vagabond Goods (photo from website)

 

 

Mi casa es su casa print from Etsy

 

     Mandala Blanket from Vessos                          Phone case from Inspired Cases



                                 (photo from website)

 

Outdoor chair (part of set) from Bed Bath 'n' Table 

 

His 'n' Hers Dotted Egg Cups

 

Hand-painted egg cups inspired by painter Elspeth Mclean's work, following on from my previous write-up...

 

http://emsprettyinspired.blogspot.com.au/2016/01/dotted-potted.html

Time to Wander and Time to Ponder

Travel gives you time. The time to try new things you otherwise wouldn't. The time to ponder life on an 8 hour bus ride. The time to miss your loved ones and appreciate the special relationships you have back home. The time to learn a new skill (at this moment I'm sitting at the airport as my flight is delayed, filling time by learning how to juggle). The time to practice said new skills.

The time to practice patience. The time to question why in our culture we do things the way we do. The time to question why other cultures may not do things the same way. Time to discover ways of living other than your own.

The time to recognise your behaviours, good and bad. The time to make new friends. The time to reconsider your career path or confirm with yourself that you're on the tight track. Time to 'waste' lying in a hammock. Time to get inspired. Time to plan what you want to do 'when you get home...'

Travel gives you time - time to wander and time to ponder.

My Vision board: Updated!

Run For Your Lifeline - Supporting The Charity That Supported Me

The selfless Lifeline volunteers do a great service to the community. They have been there in my hour of need time and time again. When friends and family were at work, asleep, or when I didn't want to 'burden' them, Lifeline volunteers are always there to answer the phone, 24 hours of the day. I will never know who the person on the other end of the phone is. Their name, hair colour, skin colour etc. remain a mystery, but their kind voices will never be forgotten.

I can't ever thank Lifeline enough. They supported me when I wasn't well, and now that I am I'm choosing to support them by running in the Run For Your Lifeline Fun Run/Walk on Saturday 5th November. All proceeds go to Lifeline Canberra. I've signed up for the 10km but there is also a 5km or 21km half- marathon. For more details visit the event website.

'Lifeline Canberra exists to support people in crisis and save the lives of those experiencing thoughts of suicide. For 45 years, our highly skilled volunteers have provided 24/7 support via our 13 11 14 crisis support service. Lifeline Canberra telephone crisis supporters listen with care and acceptance, whatever the circumstance, and provide support and information to people in need. As an integral part of the Canberra landscape, we continue to promote community and individual resilience. Each day our staff and volunteers fight to save the next life.'

If you are reading this and feel you need support, you are never alone. FOR SUPPORT IN A CRISIS, CALL LIFELINE'S 24-HOUR CRISIS SUPPORT LINE 13 11 14.

Orchidaholics Anonymous

I have a problem... I'm an orchid addict!

 

...but I can stop whenever I want...