little fox pebble and the inspiration behind it

Here's my new little pebble necklace, based on the sighting of the fox from my walk I wrote about in the last post (click on the photo for more details of the necklace).

I thought I'd show you the picture I took of the fox, although it's a bit blurry I was still so happy to get a photo of the little fellow. We were almost at the edge of the field when Mr P spotted him. I think he must have watched us all the way across, sat so silent and still. It really made my day ♥

weekend wandering

Pictures from our amble through the countryside.
The walk included:

• Friendly, inquisitive sheep much to Flossie's delight.
• Floss being a good girl and not chasing any sheep, which might have had something to do with her being on the lead but all the same!
• A glorious sighting of Mr Fox. I did get a photo but it was rather blurry although good enough to use as a reference for making a design.
• Happening upon an ENORMOUS tree and the discovery that it was hollow and big enough to hide inside. How old must it be?
• Floss falling through some ice, shallow but deep enough to give her a good shock. Now she stays away.
• Watching and listening as a gaggle of geese flew round and round the lake.
• A steep climb with a stunning view over the Cheshire plain and a beautiful sunset.

Ah I do love to play with my camera. I've become slightly obsessed with light I think.

Speaking of obsession I've been reading Twilight. I heard so much about it that I wanted to experience it for myself. Well I'm about halfway through I think, and this isn't going to win me any popularity contests, but I'm just not that enamoured by the characters and am finding it a little bit slow. It's aimed at a young age group (not that I've grown up yet!) so I'm not complaining. I joked with Mr P that the next DVD rental to pop through the letterbox would be Twilight because I hadn't finished the book and guess what... yep... I think I must have tempted fate. I've just watched it! And for the first time I have loved a film more than the book it's based on.

Good night all, I'm off to bed to dream of vampires.

a couple of nature inspired pebbles

A new simple design, berry pebble necklace (click on the photo for more details) inspired by my walks in the forest with Floss.

And another leafy sprig pebble necklace (click on the photo for more details)... this one is very lightweight, dainty and flat... maybe I should have called it a spriglet!

Ta-ra for now as my nan used to say :-)

mini moo love

So excited to receive a new box of moo cards this morning! I love the new style cardboard box, much better than the old plastic one, and prettier too.
And the tiny index cards!! Very cute and a great idea for keeping the best ones separate!

And now you can upload your own design for the back of the cards they're even more versatile! I chose to add another little photo to the back and keep the typeface the same as my shop and blog header. I do love them, I think it's genius being able to have a different photo on each card if you wish.

Now, back to work I must go or Floss won't get her walk in the forest.

new fishing boat pebble

A little fishing boat chugging through the choppy waves. Click on the picture for more details. I've always loved boats in all shapes and sizes... now what to do next? I lost my sketchbook a few days ago and have been tormenting myself with the thought that Floss might have buried it in the garden! It has all my ideas and lists inside, sketches, doodles and drawings of this and that. Of course it turned up somewhere that I had checked at least 5 times. So relieved to have it back! :-)

Floss bags her first fell

Yesterday we decided we needed some fresh air and a change of scenery so we went to the Lake District. Halfway up Catbells it became apparent that it's far better to have 4 legs than 2! The view was worth it though, you can see in every direction for miles as you walk along the ridge.

Then Floss decided to chase some sheep. Within a couple of minutes she was tiny at the bottom of the fell, the whistle had no effect and we were furious. Luckily for us there was no farmer around to shoot her. They were much faster than her but from now on she will always be on the lead when ever there's temptation. It's a shame as it's the first time she's ever shown any interest other than wagging her tail at them. Bad dog.

Here's our little terror at the top. I think it's safe to say that we won't be going back to Catbells!

Back soon with a new pebble to show you. Bye for now.

salt and mist

There was a magical mist that shrouded the sea in mystery at the weekend. It seemed to suck the colour from the land.

Floss loves the freedom of the wide open space to chase balls and sniff at seaweed.

Where as some of us like to be chased by waves, I'm usually to be found beach combing.

The mainland was peeping through the sea mist.

After such a beautiful but monochrome day it was such a contrast and surprise to see these colours. We found a comfy spot on a rock and cozied together to watch the sunset. Does it get anymore beautiful?

Ah bliss!

Bye for now.