I started this one 8 days ago, and have struggled getting it finished - creativity level 0. I wasn't happy with it at all, apart from the two large circles, and came very close to pulling it all up and starting again. My daughter helped me sort out some colour combos I wasn't satisfied with... Continue Reading →
Patchwork Mirror Frame
This is the latest mosaic I've been working on. It will be sold with a mirror in it, not a tuxedo cat!! I love how our boy, Ji (J-eye), took to this frame! He was determined not to get up and out, and I ended up just taking the frame up from around him. He... Continue Reading →
#12 Today I’m Grateful For…
my daughter washing up each day without being reminded 🙂 🙂 my daughter in general ❤ finishing gluing my favourite mosaic to date having had the nerve taken out of my sorest tooth finally getting paid from the Tribunal hearing just before lodging it with the courts small victories a beautiful warm day clean sheets... Continue Reading →
# 11 Today I’m Grateful For…
While I have so many regrets at the moment, it's important for me to think of the things I'm grateful for to keep my equilibrium balanced. So today I'm grateful for - my daughter having better coping skills than I did 24 years ago knowing about, and practicing, self care having my mosaics to create... Continue Reading →
Pets Provide the Best Therapy
We love our pets. We have two cats, Meisha and Ji. They're members of our family - even though they can be naughty. Sometimes very naughty! But life wouldn't be the same without them. It's really lovely, Jessie and I each have our own special connections with them both. I feed them and clean the... Continue Reading →
Achieving Mindfulness, Relieving Mind Fullness
What is Mindfulness? I think of mindfulness as way of living that gives us some time out and peace from life's pressures and worries. It gives us clarity and focus in each moment. It's free and can be done in the privacy of your own mind. Google's definition of mindfulness is:- "1. the quality... Continue Reading →