photography by Caroline Moore
I am on a killer deadline this week and am feeling a little snowed under, Caroline’s image says it all.
just a little inspiration to get you going…
I photographed this in Paris in an old apartment where a heart shape had been scratched out in the door frame.
While some beautiful submissions have been flowing in already, I have gathered some inspiration for the rest of us still in thinking mode about their wandering heart. Below are some fellow bloggers whose photographic portfolios I am loving. You can see from their captures that these are not fancy or lavish rooms, but there is a common theme here: light. So think about placing your wandering heart where there is lovely light. That doesn’t mean the space has to be light filled – it can be dancing soft light, or moody dim light. And although there are no wandering hearts in these particular images, you can imagine finding one in each image, ever so subtle and sublime. Click on the names below each image and have a good thorough look at their other images as well, there is alot more inspiration where they came from.
If you would like some guidance don’t hesitate to email me your thoughts, ideas or a quick capture of what you have in mind. The email address is: myheartwanders@gmail.com
I have not yet set a deadline so do not panic, all in good time…
Each new week here in the (blog)house I am overwhelmed with the amount of inspiration and talent I find amongst you. Little girl giddiness takes over and my heart starts racing, I get ants in my pants and I just want to shout out to the world with hands full of my new-found treasures. Yes, it is just like being given the key to open a new treasure chest every Monday, the light from all the goodness shining on my face like glittering gold. I intended to post an update of My Heart Wanders but first I just have to share with you this morning’s finds…
photography by Caroline Moore
I’m proud as punch to announce that I won Caroline’s birthday competition! I can’t wait to receive her fabo cupcake prints. When you go and read her ‘and the winner is’ announcement post you will see who I have been selected alongside, I feel rather special and am very honoured. Thanks Caroline, it was heaps of fun to compete and am looking forward to your next one, I implore everyone to get on board! It’s a great excuse (not that you need one) to peruse Caroline’s extensive photo collection in her etsy shop. I will showcase another one of Caroline’s photographs in the upcoming post of inspiration for ‘My Heart Wanders’ .
Eat me!
I’ve been holding back on revealing my chocolate and cranberry cookie recipe for some time but when Laura from A World In A Pan asked if I’d like to submit a recipe for her beautiful website I gave up the notion of keeping this secret any longer. Friends and family have always said I give away too much but bugger it I say, if I wanna I will! So here it is, my treasured cookie recipe. Click here for the recipe and to read about the background of this cookie, inspired by my love of Canadians and the fruits of their fine land. Also check out Laura’s blog for an update on her cooking classes in Paris and the fabulous stores in her arrondissment, I am especially loving the look of that fromagerie!
And last but not least, I must start this week by introducing you to the very talented young Queensland potter and poet, Kylie Johnson. She has just published a collection of her poetry in book form called ‘Count Me The Stars’. The above image is of one of her bowls just to give you an idea of her work, but for a more thorough look go and wander around her Paper Boat Press website and blog. I have already popped her into my blogroll so that I don’t miss out on her updates.
Submissions are trickling in already for My Heart Wanders . Next post will give you a little more inspiration… à tout à l’heure!
styling by Pia, photography by Brian Gilkes.
While I seem to be on a rather botanical theme lately, for us poppy lovers here is another fun image with the lovelies in there, surrounded by the new Le Forge range. I had alot of fun shooting this as the request was for something fun to show off the new colours and designs. The photograph is part of a series, this one also being amongst the collection.
And since I am on the subject of poppies, I must send you over to poppytalk who has an incredible series of interviews on ‘collecting’, and showcases some great designers and artists’ personal collections. To go straight to the series, click on one of the pictures on poppytalk’s left side bar under the title ‘collecting’. While you are over there, check out today’s post titled ‘share your love’ where jewelry artist Colleen Baran is asking for submissions of love stories for her upcoming ‘like wearing a love letter series’ jewelry collection…
What a beautiful idea, and Colleen’s work looks gorgeous! I am thinking I have a few love stories of my own to share. I adore all this collaborating and sharing via the blogosphere.
Scrolling back on Debi’s email, I just spotted that I missed a whole bunch of images at the bottom! As you can see I keep myself well-entertained with my own idiocy. And if I wasn’t so damn honest I would have just told you this was part deux. So here we are, part deux of Debi’s gloriously humble abode, how generous is this gal…
While I pack my bags to move in (out you go Debi, you can leave me your family and dog Bingo too!), I will just say that we may all be packing our bags momentarily, and be on the first plane to Africa. Robinson Crusoe, eat your heart out…
