Bins n Boxes With paper square, a tricky start,A folding quest, to play my part.I crease and tuck, I bend and sigh,"A rubbish bin," I bravely cry. But corners flop, and sides all lean,It looks like something, I haven't seen.A squashed-up frog? A lopsided hat?Where's … Continue reading 30 days of Origami- Day 4
Category: Simplicity
30 days of Origami- Day 3
There are so many fancy, complex and creative ways to make boxes with a sheet of paper and some paper folding. Nothing however, beats the simplicity and elegance of a Masu box. I fell in love with these folds, the first time I made them. … Continue reading 30 days of Origami- Day 3
30 days of origami – Day 1
Got back to paper folding after a long hiatus. It felt so relaxing,; the smell of fresh paper, the sound of paper crackling as it creases and the dexterity in my fingers. A joy indeed!! I decided to keep this going. Using only YouTube tutes … Continue reading 30 days of origami – Day 1
What is luxury?
Luxury - [ luhk-shuh-ree, luhg-zhuh- ] noun a state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great expense."he lived a life of luxury" adjective luxurious or of the nature of a luxury."a luxury yacht" Does the dictionary meaning cover it all? Does it make you look for … Continue reading What is luxury?
How words get wise
I read these words many years ago. I came upon them again this morning and I realised how powerful simplicity truly is. Just a few sentences, in language an 8- year old would understand. And yet, how meaningful, how profound and how true!! 💕
What are you working on?
I am reading chapter 3 of 'Show your work' by Austin Kleon. And am I having a good time!!!!! More importantly, I am learning to believe in my ability to create. We are all born creators. We used to sing our own songs, with our … Continue reading What are you working on?
Reality
The mountains call,and I must goand leave behindthe world I know. The tall wild grassthe cool crisp breeze,the night time sky,the patterns I see. A cacophony of bird songsfills all the daybut as the sun sets behind the treesthe noise all goes away And sounds … Continue reading Reality
Summer ❤️
When you are happy and you know it, share the happiness..... have a brunch in the summer sun, let the cool Mediterranean breeze blow through your hair let the energising citrusy smell of the lemons uplift your mood watch the sailboats go with the wind … Continue reading Summer ❤️
2023 arrives
My wish for all of us, Be willing todiscover yourselfand let the couragehidden Insideyou shine ❤️ Be gratefulfor everything that exists,for without itour life wouldbe incomplete ❤️ Spread love,for every littlebit you givewill makea life better ❤️ Live the dreamIt's not in another landin another … Continue reading 2023 arrives
The masterpiece
It lasted but an hour,It cooled the place around,It brought smiles to the faces,jubilation amongst the crowd. On the morning that followed,the sky was a deep bright blue,low fat clouds on the horizonand the distant mountains shone too. The leaves were a glistening emeraldas they … Continue reading The masterpiece
Eclectic inspirations 