Storm

Here's my first creative response to the Lake District.  From driving around in the car with the kids, I've got a lot of fleeting moments stored up. Some of those I've been jotting down in my sketchbook. This one was one of those summer storm scenes that so inspired me last summer, a dark sky contrasted by a light field.  I was aiming for something more graphic and abstract.  I'm having inclinations to work with cloth again but feel I need to keep focused on the collage work.

Camping!

We've just arrived back, soggy and depleted from a week camping in the Lake District.  Such a beautiful place ..... but so wet!  We had a great time.  The boys loved camping; being outdoors, collecting pebbles from streams, fishing, and all the rainy day activities.  I loved setting up camp; hanging the bunting and sitting on a hot pink sun chair.....with a blanket!  We drank hot chocolate made from Green and Black's, topped up with brandy to keep us going.  The walks were magical, short but invigorating, the wind taking your breath away and filling up your soul with freshness and purity and space to think and breathe.  I don't think the boys knew what to think when I stood, leaning into the wind and shouted "I'M ALIVE!" for all the sheep to hear.

Folksy Friday .....sorry it's late!

Kirsty Elson Designs striped cushions Myrtle House daisy chain bracelet Curly Top placemat roll

Tea and Crumpets camp kit The Sunroom crochet throw Katie-sshed caravan cushion

Forest Flower mini-bunting Bow legs strawberry hairgrips A Tall Order log cabin throw