Beads Galore NZ: The Beading Challenge Is Launched ... !!!

Beads Galore NZ: The Beading Challenge Is Launched ... !!!: "Hi Everyone! The challenge is officially launched! We have a total of 10 entries this time. I love the range of entries - each captures ..."

Yep I've entered another beading challenge. Here's my entry.

And it captures the look of 'Autumns Glory'. This piece is called 'Softly into Fall'. And it's worn in your hair! And it's crying out for votes............

Easter Cake.....

Has also been known to pose as 'Christmas Cake' and 'Birthday Cake'. Let them eat cake! And we did. It was delicious. And so was the Sunday roast. Easter Monday (ANZAC Day) was spent quietly reflecting life. Afternoon was spent (spending). Well an hour in Farmers looking for new tops 'Sale Sale Sale' time!

And another one bites the dust........

Finished pendant all wrapped up and ready for it's new home.

Yes I'm still designing......Just.

A custom order done and dusted and sold. And another order for one in green will be started very soon.

Well it got even worse didn't it.....

Not personally that is, but for dear poor Christchurch, a city I love, just about in ruins. And all those poor people. In Blenheim we get the odd quake rumble, and now when one happens it makes you more aware of how awful it would be to get struck by the 'big one'. It doesn't bear thinking about. We have to live each day as if it's our last, even days when you just feel like curling up and staying in bed for the day, at least make an effort to smell the roses. Eat something you really love, even if it puts a few inches on that waist line. Ok that's a bit over the top! Get a grip Jen, no one wants extra inches around any part of the bod. Talking of eating....... daughter Sam is a gem in the kitchen, she has whipped up cakes, biscuits and now muffins while staying and having time out with us. Top photo is the fruit and chocolate biscuits.And bottom is the ginger and pear muffins. Cake is in the freezer, what's left of it! Oh yes, and it's vegan recipes. I'm an easy recipe girl me, rock cakes and fruit cake are my favourites. Yes I'm a lazy baker. But I do love to whip up interesting salads. But more about that another day.

I hope this year gets better than it is now.....

Rest up darling Pooh. I've got lots of cotton wool here all ready for you. Safe travels.
Daisy, you are a funny bunny. Don't go too soon.

Too many nasty things have happened I don't want to waffle about.

It's got to get better, although there will be some sadness along the way.

I've started beading again and that's therapeutic. Perhaps some photos will appear one day.

I'll be glad when it's Autumn, summer heat doesn't agree with me. I want the wind to blow, cool and fresh. Clear my head. Give me back some energy that the heat soaks up. A bit of rain would be nice.

Oh stop bloody complaining! Go to bed and read your book. Awake re-freshed and read some more. All for now.

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