A Creative Moment

Hello all, winter here and it's cold. The dog and I are chasing the sun around the house to warm our bones.

Thought I would share this little assignment I gave myself recently. My daughter has a huge collection of fashion magazines so I commandeered one issue of Harpers Bazaar to make a simple layout of cards for my mother's care home. Many stylish ladies of advanced years still appreciate gazing at pictures of pretty clothes and I felt some flash cards would be nice for the residents to peruse.

I enjoyed myself immensely and may do a series for the residents if I can gather more visuals of shoots which are appropriate for the mature lady. Luckily this edition contained pics which were not risque.

The effort reinvigorated a creative side of my personality I should nurture.

Unfortunately this photo would not load correctly so the models are standing on their heads which is kind of funny. Why do some iPhone photos do this I wonder? For love nor money I couldn't get those gals standing on their feet.
Anyway I hope you get the idea...

Cutting (I use a mini guillotine contraption), spacing, layout and laminating is therapeutic and not to be underestimated.
If the opportunity to be creative comes your way embrace it, for it matters not how big or small the task... just Enjoy.

Annie xx

A Pleasant Saturday Afternoon

Mr red roses and I ventured out for a walk along the Brisbane River today. Sunny, warm, hard to believe it's winter.
Huge redevelopment of the commercial port area has seen mega expensive apartments springing up.
Our beloved pooch enjoys a stroll although her advancing years are catching her up so when she lags behind she is scooped up and carried. Bless her.
A stop for bruschetta and coffee afterwards was in order before heading home.
All in all a pleasant Saturday afternoon enjoying the delights of our city.

Annie xx

Frangipanis and Frizz

The frangipani tree is blooming and I'm ecstatic. Every garden should have a frangipani I say. Of course this edict only applies if one lives in the appropriate climate.

I have taken to grabbing a flower or two on the way to my car and shoving them in my 'do'. The fragrance is divine and my head smells delicious.

Apologies for the photo quality, I'm getting lazy and resorting to using the phone camera and the results are not always great (slaps self on hand).
The humidity in my region is woeful and my hair is struggling to maintain a semblance of order. Flyaway bits and frizz are commonplace.


Who knew taking self-portrait type photos of the back of one's head would be so difficult?
Are you in the habit of plucking a bloom from the garden and adorning your locks with said bloom like moi?

The heat can be brutal and I really should be wise to the fact that to purchase blooms and expect them to live in these conditions is ridiculous. These roses I snapped the day after purchase, the heat just knocked them for six!

How are you coping with weather conditions in your part of the world?

xx