Happy New Year

First of all let me wish you a very Happy New Year

It's becoming so normal my distance from the blog, and no .... I don't want to stop it, at least not yet, no I don't want to give you more excuses.

Because I do love it, I still want to keep this space, it's great to look back, it's amazing how we change, how our thoughts and ideas change, it's just Lovely to look back at our journey, and imagine what the future holds

Let me take this opportunity to Thank You to all of you that still come and read my blog on my 'absence '

And what a journey it has been.

I could list you a lot of things I wish for 2016, I could but I won't bore you, it bores me too, believe me, all the intentions on the first day of the year.

2014 was a Special Year to me, it was most definitely a very good year, and gave me the chance to look at Life from a different angle

2015 has been a year of thoughts, a lot of personal discoveries.

I have been able to declutter quite a lot.

I started to really 'be' the person I want, without second thoughts, it was a year of liberation, from a lot that was being accumulated 'inside'

A year that the word no, came out with ease, without worries of upsetting whoever.

It was a very good year.A very positive year indeed

For 2016, I have a long term list of Dreams, no deadlines, no hurries no stress

I'll be entering another Special decade in my Life

I look back, and what a fantastic journey, not easy, but Amazing

Today, I'm just so Grateful of everything, everyone that I met in my journey, even the not so nice ones.

I've learned a lesson from all of you. When something bad happens to me, I look from a different angle, I see the positive, I look at what will I change from that moment on, I move forward much more certain of what I want or what I don't want.

And believe me, this is the best place to be in Life, when you can see things from a different angle

2015 was the year that I finally learned to switch off, from the world, from noise, from the negative.I have learned to look after myself, but truly look after myself fully hearted.

I enter 'my' world with such ease.

Selfish? Probably .... but still .... one of the best feelings I have felt.

For 2016 I just want to be Happy, Healthy and surrounded by all the Lovely Peolple that I have in my Life.

Anything else, it's a bonus.

All the Very Best for 2016, and Dream a lot xx

Final post of the year!!

Well where do I start?

I have been quiet in the blog front. It’s true, but let me assure you it’s only in the blog.

When I decided to do Card Making, I knew I had to start somewhere, and I thought I would start slowly, well that is not case, the more you want to do, the more materials you need.

And I had to make the decision, to go for it, and get basically, all of it, still haven’t got it all, because I made this decision recently, and with the Christmas holidays most suppliers are closed, so I would say in January I will have sorted most of it.

It has been hundreds of hours watching videos, blogs, and my God, there are so many creative people around the world, and the amazing thing is that you’re constantly learning, and that for me, it’s just the Best!!!

I’m loving it, and the experience has been Fantastic!!

The Patchwork, surely it will continue, but for now is a bit on a stand by.

2014 has been the Best Year for me, in various fronts, but I’m finishing the year in such a good and calming place.

It’s amazing when you sit back, when you relax, when you go quiet…. How many more things you notice, how much more you ‘listen’ … but above all, how important it is to listen to yourself, and let that voice inside you speak, but most important of all, is you listening to that voice.

I feel great, I feel so good about this person I‘ve become, and I’m sure that brings my creativity level right up.

So 2015, has all the ingredients that I need.

I’m sure I’m not expecting all to go smoothly, because Life is just not like that, but I can react to problems in a different way, look after this person, what I want, what I feel like.

Life is good, and I’m going to make sure that 2015 will be a memorable year, just like 2014 has been

Simply the Best!!

Let me take this opportunity to Wish you all the Very Best for 2015, Thank You for being there, and I’m sure that soon the blog is going to me much busier than it is now.

If you follow me in Instagram, or Facebook, I’m a bit livelier there as it is so much easier to post a picture than to write a text, so please do follow me if it interests you

Meanwhile, Be Happy, and look after yourself x

It's all a matter of balance

When I started in the Patchwork world, I was amazed how many people in that circle were related to the Finance world, me included.

But it makes sense, because it’s a sort of escape, from numbers, spreadsheets ……

It’s a great combination, I have to admit, to have the balance of these two worlds.

It’s brilliant to be creative, a dreamer but in the other hand it’s a great help to have your feet on the ground and having the ‘real’ side of the brain turned on every so often.

A few years ago, I decided to turn my Life, upside down. I had ‘everything’ in other people’s eyes, but yet, I had nothing.

It got worse before it got better, but my God was it worth it?

The answer to that one is a massive fat YES!!!!

Back then I knew, very deep, that there had to be something much better in the other end, didn’t know what, didn’t know how to get there, but I knew something had to exist.

The path was hard, very hard at times, and when I joined the Patchwork group, I definitely was giving the most important step to achieve, some of my goals in Life

To find the Balance, Contentment and  the Joy that I wanted from it.

Today I ticked all those boxes. I achieved goals, that before I thought that they were going to be ‘almost’ impossible, but never gave up

Today I can tell you that yes I’m a dreamer, but also a doer, and this is what I was after all those years ago.

I found the balance, and never thought that walking in that Patchwork course one September morning that I would find all the answers that I was looking for.

Sometimes in Life something that seemed at the time, insignificant, was one of the most important decisions in my Life.

Dream BIG, because like me when you get the rewards, my God … they are so worth it.

Time flies

Surely does!!
Work is busy, so many things to do so little time
There’s an holiday approaching, a short one but again with lots of things on
There’s ‘To do lists’ everywhere, before holiday, during and after…..
Life is going at a pace, that to be quite honest, it’s too fast for my own liking.
Life hasn't always been like this
I didn’t like my thirties, yes I had everything, but I had nothing, if that makes sense.
My forties, I surely am making up for the lost time.
I’m enjoying every single minute, and it gets better and better.
Life has been good, and I am so grateful, for every single moment.
A few years ago, I could only dream of what I wanted my life to be.
Today I’m living the dream.
Simply, peacefully and just appreciating every single detail of it.




This picture was taken in my garden yesterday, I’m assuming it’s the last rose this year.
Just beautiful!!
We haven’t had the greatest of the summers in the UK, but this just sums it all up.
In Life when things don’t go the way you want to go, never give up, there’s light in the end of the tunnel
Life is Beautiful
Enjoy it xx

Long time …..

I could give you a list of excuses why I haven’t been around, I could… but I’m not going to.
Because every single one of you, know how the days just fly, there should be more hours
But there isn’t. And before you notice a month has gone by.
Life has been good, with lots going on, but above all, dedicating time to those people that really matter in your Life, gives you that sense of achievement and happiness in the end of the day.
If you told me a year ago, how I would be feeling today, I probably wouldn’t believe
Every day we learn something, every day you meet wonderful people.
I’m so lucky!!!
Don’t think Life has been easy, far from it, but I do believe if you believe in yourself and in your dreams, sooner or later, Life gives it all back
I’m at that stage, very calm, very content, and my God, I’m going to make the most of every single minute.
So what I can tell you, it doesn’t matter how much Life throws at you, be strong and always keep your dream in your mind, and even if you give a very small step every day, don’t give up, one day you’ll get there.
Never give up!!!
Saying that, going back to my hobby or hobbies, just seem to want to do everything now.
Dressmaking course is just great, feel so good, and learning with who knows what they are talking about, it’s wonderful
Been seeing a lot of t shirt projects on the net, via blogs, pinterest and so on, so I decided to try
Started…. not even knowing what I was going to make…… just so me….. think as you go along, seems to work wonderful with me.
I just bought one, that was the only one in the shop, but somehow one was all I needed
One day this might not work, but until then, let’s take chances lol







My opinion about this yarn, well, not the easiest to work with, heavy, I did it in three evenings, but it hurt my hand and my arm.
I have had problems with my arm, so it didn’t help
Don’t say I will never work with it again, no. Never say never, but ……
I love how it turned out, and I know of a sweet little girl that is going to be so happy to have this in her new bedroom
Have a great weekend everybody xx

Hello….

Well, what can I say, apologise probably it would be a good start
So long without news, so many things happening, yet so little time to come and say hello in the blog
Well, I have to say with Facebook and Instagram, they don’t help, do they? But they are fantastic….
The holiday seems a distant memory, Easter has come and gone, and the year just seems to be flying.
Since October 2013, I decided to loose a few kilos. Probably one of my best decisions, actually this last year I have to say that in the whole, it has been, I would say the best year of my Life.
Lots of good things have happened, some not so good, but then this is Life
So keeping the weight off, has proved to be ok, thought it would be much harder, started to eat much healthier, cutting a lot of the sugars, note no gyms, all I do is walking and bike rides, but it is impressive, how much better one feels, started on holiday, with those long walks in the beach, not getting tired, that gave me such a boost, can’t even describe.
I still have days, that are disasters ie some weekends, but it’s ok, have to compensate during the week. Never thought that I could get like this, eating so many seeds, vegetables, and controlling myself in the sweet department.
Yes the shop you may ask? Waiting for a good day to take photographs, have a few bits to start but just need to focus on the photography now
That will be happening very soon. Need to put my skates on.
Been getting a lot of good comments, about my work, which is nice, and probably not wanting to be so perfect with my sewing would be a great idea.
Craftwise, have been doing stuff for the shop, testing new materials, and just getting ideas.
Just feel that I want to make the most of ‘this’ moment, because with so much happening, and so many good things, I just need to relax and absorb this peace that I feel at the moment.
I will be keeping you posted, much more often than I have, I miss writing here.
This weekend I’ll be making a bag, for a Special young Lady, I love doing things for the people I really like.
Have asked her for one pocket of an old pair of trousers, to make it personal, and just going to do with scraps (my favourite), gives me such a buzz, and have lots. And let’s hope after being told about the measurements, that I can come up with something pretty good.



I will show you hopefully by Sunday.
Just be a bit patient with me, I’m here, just a bit too busy at the moment, but soon all will be back to normal, well if I knew what normal was
Have a lovely evening
x

New beginnings

Just like Life.
The beginning of something it always feels Special
Have a great weekend everybody
And …. keep Smiling!!!!!
xx

Dreams

I dream a lot, oh yes I do.

But I’m also an accountant, which means that my feet are on the ground too

So I believe I have the best of both worlds. I dream but I’m also a realistic.

More than four years ago, I had two goals, wanted to learn how to sew or go on a photography course

Somehow, Patchwork came across, in a town very close to where I live

Four and a half years later, I understand a bit, I shall say, I don’t know it all, no I don’t because it’s just so vast, but I feel comfortable, with what I do and what I create. So first goal achieved.

But then it didn’t stop there, last Summer I started a dress for my niece, well, got the pattern, cut the fabric, made a mistake or two, re did it, because I don’t believe on the words ‘it will do’ no, not a great believer at all. Or I do it properly or I don’t.

So that dress is still half way. Something was missing.

If I spent time concentrating on it, I’m sure I could get to the end, but I want to learn properly.

That’s why, next week I’m starting at University of Herts doing the first course of two, Pattern Cutting for Beginners, followed in January by the Intermediate one.

So my niece, hopefully by next summer can have a few dresses ;-)

I am a very Lucky Lady, sure am, to have around me all these courses that I’m sure I’ll have great fun in attending.

The photography course is still on standby, done a small one in London last year, but that area still have lots to learn, mind you, a friend thought that some of my quilt photos were taken by professionals, which they weren’t, so that made me smile.

I still have a big Dream, oh yes I do, and this course will be another step to achieve it.

I seriously just need a big kick to launch myself, and don’t think that nothing has been done about  it.That bit that’s missing  in me,  I’m working on that too, with the help of some lovely people.

So I can’t wait, to learn something new. To do it properly. To feel confident with dress making.

Every day I feel blessed, I feel lucky that I’m going towards my Dream.

And that is what Life is about.

Crawling, walking and running towards your dreams.

I Love Life!!!!!!

What a day …

After my beautiful day yesterday,the day unfortunately ended with sad news.
Life sometimes is just so hard, that it hurts
So today a lot have been on my thoughts
Life is so short, and I want to make the most of it
So started the day with some exercise, two hours cycling



Excellent cycling no rush, just steady
As we were cycling along the path, we could smell the barbecues, and had an idea
We don’t usually have lunch, i.e., knife and fork, but I thoughts let’s be rebels
Let’s have one … too, after all this exercise
So we did, and on the menu, was barbecued squid, that I just adore, with tomatoes, potatoes, and a nice lemon sauce
It was divine, and of course the weather was just asking for it, that is actually the sun, in the UK ehehehee



I want my Life to be filled with moments like this, Special and Unique moments
No plans, just easy, and moments that make you just Happy
Today was a good day, in my mind there’s sadness because I’m so far away from my Best Friend, but I’m with her in thought
Make the most of this Life, and make all the minutes feel Special
Have a great Sunday xxx

What more does a girl want..

I’m sitting here in my small ‘studio’ and I’m just so peaceful, so happy..
I’m surrounded by gorgeous and I mean gorgeous fabric, beautiful projects everywhere I look
I’m watching ‘ Grand Designs’ that I absolutely love, one day …… never stop dreaming !!!
And with the sewing machine now in quiet mode, I just contemplate my surroundings
And I’m thankful.
I’m thankful to the lovely man I share my life with, to my beautiful family and friends.
The way I feel, the way this beautiful home makes me feel
I’m a very lucky girl!!
And I so well know it.

Life is just so Beautiful!!!!!!

And last but not least, Happy Anniversary to my Beautiful Parents on their 48 years of marriage!!! .... All I say is wow!!
Love you xx

I'm still here...

... just been sewing lots!!

Just enjoying to the full, the moments, what I'm making and just having fun!!

Have I ever told you that I love this hobby of mine?

So .... so .... much!!

Have a great week everybody, and soon I'll be posting photos, of that quilt number three, let's just say, that after a small incident, it's coming along so quick and I'm loving it!!

xx

Flowing

Sometimes Life is like this ..... it flows.

Without much effort, pieces start falling into place.

Today it feels like that, feels like I'm walking smoothly ... on another planet probably.

But wherever it is, it feels so good!!!

And the weekend is nearly here

The blog has been a bit quiet this week.

But Life is pretty good in this part of the world, a fantastic visitor last week, done lots, and had so much fun, the weather has been great.

And Life is about all that!! Enjoying every single minute.

It will be back to normal this weekend, away from London, the Olympics are on, and I’m not too good with crowds, last weekend in London was mad, I can just imagine now.

So the plans for this weekend include a bike ride, some cooking, sorting out clothes, ie: ironing and lots of relaxation.

And spending a lot of time with the Special people in my life

I will post some pictures soon from that fantastic bike ride, the scenery is just fantastic and relaxing.

So have a great weekend, and remember, be Happy!!

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The right choice

Well..... regarding the previous post, it was one of my best decisions.

I refuse to count how many squares I have to unpick, but let me tell you that I have all ready done lots.

But it looks so much better, definitely worth every bit.

And this, tells a lot about me, not always I chose the easy route in life, not at all, but the rewards you get once reaching the goals are ten times better.

This quilt was an example, there was something that wasn't clicking, something that just wasn't right, sometimes and very often, I don't waste my energy in things that I think are not worth it, as I see it, Life is too short, and I move on.

But this one, because I spent so much time with it, something had to change, something had to be done, and I made the right decision and you know, what I love it even more.

Well worth all the extra time I'm spending on it.

A very Happy me :-) x

Yet ….. more fabric

There’s a plan, for a really nice quilt, all in different creams, soft which probably will include lace
This is the beginning of the planning, and collecting as many ‘creams or taupe’ as they call it as possible
This part of process of doing a quilt, and I have to say, this is such a fantastic feeling.
Choosing the fabric is exciting
When will I start? I don’t know, but whoever knows me, knows that I am not in a hurry
I enjoy every single process, and Patchwork, for me is not a business…… yet!
It’s fun, it’s just simply a pleasure to be surrounded by beautiful things
Talking beautiful, there’s something in the post that is just going to be so feminine, so beautiful, so lacey……. can’t wait
And for me, life is like Patchwork, is enjoying every single day as much as I can, is having pleasure with the things that surround me
I feel blessed and I really am
I do love Patchwork, and the way it makes me feel
Enjoy life, it really is so Precious x

Simply Sunday….

Waking up very early on a Sunday has it’s benefits.
Had breakfast very early, read the news, did some ironing, some cleaning,gone shopping, done lots actually.
And the best part it’s just 11.00 am, and I still have lots of time to do all the other things I want to do.
So this was lunch, well at 10.30, not really sure
It’s hot, very hot and melon and strawberries it’s all I fancied!!
Have a great Sunday everybody xx

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Pause…

In a bit of a quiet moment at present.
A few years ago, I had to cope with a loss of a Special Friend, it was very hard because I dealt daily with his pain.
Suddenly another friend, is going through the same.
Again all those feelings come to me. Life is not fair. I want to enjoy every single moment. And I keep reliving all those emotions that I lived a few years ago.
What do I do in these situations?
I spend so much time thinking, reading and just relaxing
I seem to have no action, just thoughts
I go back to my books, amazing how they are capable to pull me, to give me my strength back.
I suppose we all cope in different ways, this is the way, I suppose, I cope with pain.
To be with myself, and this is confortable.
I will be back, but not yet ready until this roller coast of feelings goes through me
Enjoy life, every single minute of it…….. because it really is so short.
xx

Sunday

Have a great Sunday everybody!!