Old Camera, New Photographs

If a camera could capture the soul,

within its iridescent flash,

it would be this humble folder,

if ever this should come to pass.

Were this here folder to capture souls,

beyond manufactured task,

it would capture her upon a print,

so you can have her back.

© 2011

My vintage folding Polaroid Land camera

Capturing Sound In Images

The view of ships

and endless skies

of sunsets on the sea.

This lyric stands,

upon those sands,

yet greater have I seen.

A humble beauty,

wo0den slanting,

dancing ivories enchanting.

No thing lovelier,

have I seen,

than the piano so serene.

©2011

Earrings Of Pearl and Crystal...

A gift for a friend,

by make and of mend,

of crystal and pearl,

of wires that curl.

They clip on in fashion,

by wearers impassioned,

like things of before,

the ways of old yore.

The darling earrings in their handmade gift box.

The gift box above is closed for apt presentation.

This earring-crafting project began when I simply needed a new pair of earrings to wear to tea one afternoon. The trouble however, was due to the fact that I haven't pierced my ears (of this decision, I dare say I am rather proud). Finding earrings for such ears in this modern day world can be a slight challenge, so I created my own.

One afternoon, I peered up from my reading of Cicero, to see that a friend of mine didn't succumb to the ear-piercing craze either. Therefore, I decided to surprise her with a pair of clip-on's of her very own!

A Lovely Valentines Day To You

Valentines wishes, like translucent butterflies, flittering in the colorful morning dew of wildflowers. Doves that nestle in the tree outside your window and coo symphonies that put even the orchestras to shame. Warm sunbeams that caress your smile after the shower and flowers on your doorstep. This is what I wish for you this Valentines Day.

Teacup Cakes

I beg of you not to peg me as commercial, for it would come as an insult. Yes, I have slightly wavered in the winds of the modern cupcake craze, but I decided to make something classic from a teatime staple. I grew up hearing stories of the quaint little cakes my grandmummy's, mum would send her while she was far, far away in college.




The little frosted cakes however wouldn't fare the journey very well however, until my great-grandmum had the fantastic idea of slipping the little tea-time cakes into a tin teacup. From that point on, they would arrive safely and securely with the icing still in tact. I wanted to share my version of the tea-cup cake. These sugar-laden tea treats are far more healthy than one would imagine. The carrot-cake flavor and the animal-free ingredients see to that. I cannot wait for tea time with friends tomorrow.


Oven ready, the tea-cup cakes rest in their homemade parchment liners.




Whipped vegan homemade frosting.




The ready batch, topped with fresh mint leaves and sweet-herbes.

Is It Ok If I Still Believe In Fairies?

Yes, I'm still well in my youthful years, but I am no longer within the age bracket where one is expected to believe in fairies. I tell my friends that this "slight over-imaginative belief" is cultural and they seem to understand....somewhat.

Here is a litte fairy-friend that sits upon my shelf in her timidly adorable way. She is a bookshelf fairy, like those magical ones that rearrange your bookshelf in the first golden rays of the morning, long before you awake. She's made from homespun perfumed clay, paints, berry tints and fairy dust of course!

A Time To Sew - Union Jack Flag Tote

Needles and thread collide, the drapes whisper to the chilly windows about the excitement in the air. Hands work in rhythmical motion and a 'classical music sound score' version of an old Morrissey song lilts in the air. Paint is brushed on and eyes concentrate as teeth nibble at rosebud lips. Slowly but surely, a tiny messenger bag tote emerges from the heap of scraps. This lovely bag can hold my mac, my hemingway books, my little Coty-filled powder compacts and Tangee lipgloss plus my textbooks on plato.

Yes, the flag is a teeny bit turned around, but it makes for a pleasant ode.

The finished tote is practical, splendid to wear and darling to behold...in it's own edgy way.