random post and may all your dreams come true!

hey hey.. it's a NEW year! I saw the year 2005 written on something last night and said to my buddy something like: "it feels like 2005 was last year.. is it really 5 years ago?? At certain times I simply cannot believe how fast time is spinning, at other times I really don't mind either way, whether it spins fast or slow or at any other pace in between. I don't wish to stop the time like I hear mentioned so often by people around me, especially when they are having a good time or when talking about children. 

Thank you. Thank you. Thank YOU. For coming back to my blog to connect and read and see what I've been up to in my little corner of the world. Even if that has not been all that much lately. ;) Wishing you all the best for this coming year and may all your dreams come true!

What is it that I have been up to? In the last couple of blog posts I think it has become somewhat clear that I have not been very creative as such. At least not in the way I got used to, and my creative journey has taken a slight detour off the path. It has been fun and I will keep going. The last few weeks I have been writing a lot..

 

a lot..

 

I started using the journal I created about a year ago out of a lot of scraps and stuff about to be thrown out.. let me see if I can find the post.. 

Some things and projects are planned for this coming year and are starting to take shape. Unfortunately I can't really say anything about this particular project, because things aren't finalized enough yet to be confirmed. Other projects are not planned but will very likely happen. How is that for being cryptic? I felt a bit like Bilbo Baggins there. As soon as things get firmed up I (and others..) will notify YOU. Maybe another month to wait? Maybe two?

 

After being offered one of these at a dear friends' house how can I not make them at home? Blueberry and banana smoothies.. our new family favorite in this hot weather. 

My buddy has been making a lot of timber furniture lately out of recycled (reclaimed) Jarrah and other timbers. He has been making these fabulous playstands the Steiner School Community uses, let me find a picture..

 
 
They are for sale and he will make them on consignment (pick the sort of timber, awning, width etc), please email me or leave a comment if you're interested. 

Now he has gone on to make a bunk bed using raw timbers (dead branches) and recycled jarrah, and carved posts. I can't wait to see this finished!

 

Found this link to the tree below this morning which I wanted to share.. 

 

Isn't that awesome! Love the idea..

Now the last random thing I'm going to say.. my dreads have had the chop. Gone. My head feels light (literally) and my neck feels sooo relieved it's unbelievable. Yes. Indeed. All gone.

Comments

[Davinia]

Well we need a photo of you now without dreads. How will we recognize you otherwise. Happy new year Vivian and look forward to hearing about your new projects. Yes the time is just flying by.

[Coll Page]

Hi Vivian,
Just wanted to let you know that I still visit your blog now and then to catch up on your work. I don't get on the computer for free browsing time much these days...let alone art time, but my time will come around again. I still enjoy your blog and hope you still gain some satisfaction from writing here.

[Sharmaine]

Hi Sweet Viv :) Just wanted to say hi for the new year and love what you have been creating, it's inspired me in quite a few ways, so thank you :) HUGS

[sue brown]

cool, when do we see a photo?
Wishing you all the best for the new year Viv.

[Lynn McCorry]

Great post Viv. So glad to see you blogging again :) Now, when is that "no dreads" pic coming LOL Happy new year to you and yours. xxx Lynn (Dreamweaver)

[Lynn]

always good to see you and thank you for what you give to the world (of blogging/etsy and otherwise)!
and a reminder that the collages I am making today could use some words and could even become a journal. Thanks for the inspiration!

[lynne]

hi viv, just want to say happy new year and all the best of everything to you and yours...

off with the dreads - wow! that must feel so very light!

love to you... i look forward to seeing whatever you get up to this year...

xo

[lynne]

hi viv, just want to say happy new year and all the best of everything to you and yours...

off with the dreads - wow! that must feel so very light!

love to you... i look forward to seeing whatever you get up to this year...

xo

[Loretta]

Happy new year Viv! Looking forward to seeing your dread-less photo :) My sister said the same thing about her head feeling light when she cut hers off many years ago.

[Loretta]

love that tree idea!

[Gina]

Even though its cold here that smoothie looks good! I need a new blender. *sigh* Love your blog. I've lurked for awhile and just wanted to say hi!

Gina

[Miranda]

omgosh!!! you've done away with the dreddies... wow... i bet that would feel invigorating, and a little crazy... lol...

that tree is amazing and the furniture is lovely!!!

wishing you and your fam a fabulous 2010, full of magical moments and enless possibilities!!!

xx

[Robyn W]

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU TOO VIV

love that tree, and yep chiming in i wanna see you without da dreads

[Dani]

Happy New Year to you too Viv, hope this year will bring you lots of Joy, Happiness and Love , am curious how your hair looks now....please post a photo !!...and use the charms....can send you more ;)...xx Dani

[Judy]

Hi! Viv,

Thanks for the email, I think you are always creative even when you think you're not. Dreadsoff that sound creative, reinventing yourself. Wishing you many good things for 2010.

[Seth]

Wishing you a shining light to illuminate your new path to creativity. And I am excited to hear all about the adventures that you say you are cooking up for the year!! All the best Viv in 2010!!!

[robruhn]

Happy arting for 2010. Your new project sounds intriguing. When do we get to see the new you?