bicycles, painting parties and a giveaway ~ yay!
I am fully in the midst of a move ~ which, well, is not the loveliest way to spend hours upon hours I must say. There are several silver linings however as this morning I am shopping for paint ~ beautiful rich painterly yellow’s, deep indian blues and even a gorgeous green somehow insisted on sneaking in there. I am not above asking if anyone out there would like to come by and pitch in as I am having a painting party ~ I will be supplying autumn soups, rustic bread, salads, music and guinness beer:)
The weather is so beautiful and this afternoon I am going to take my bicycle out for a little spin down to the beach to take some photo’s with my new Holga ~ and some pictures of my front porch. I think I am going to miss my front porch most of all in the house I am about to leave. So many soft evenings of star gazing twined with mornings sipping coffee, a beautiful book.
Yesterday I drove past my very own ‘unphotographable’ ~ (this is a picture I did not take) ~ a woman dancing happily to the music on her ipod at the bus stop ~ all the while staring at herself in the reflection of the bus stop stand mirror, completely unconcerned with the surprised (and delighted) stares of passerby’s. Made me smile:)
Oh! and I have a giveaway today over at Soulemama ~ so pop by and say hi:) Have a most wonderful Saturday:)
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October 3rd, 2009 at 9:32 am
There is always something sad about leaving a previous house, but how exciting to be moving forward. Good luck with the painting party.
October 3rd, 2009 at 9:49 am
Oh, I so love to paint, but Texas is a bit far away. It sounds wonderful. A new house, new beginnings. Kiss your front porch goodbye for me.
October 3rd, 2009 at 9:55 am
debi!
if you came by I would wish for you to create a painting
on my walls you are such a wondrous artist:)
one day we shall meet ~ I am sure of it:)
jennifer ~ yes…it really is time but i adore this house very much
October 3rd, 2009 at 11:48 am
Happy moving, Maddie. I just managed to change the url of your blog (on my blog roll). Wishing you happy times ahead.
October 3rd, 2009 at 1:11 pm
I love that woman, dancing in bliss and catching her reflection…this is the way to live!!
If I lived closer I would happily come and help you paint…I’m a whiz with a roller and a paint brush and can think of nothing that makes me happier than painting…I’ve always loved it!
October 3rd, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Hello. Today is the first day I came across your lovely journal and couldn’t stop smiling. What a perfect begining to my Sunday.
Helenna x
October 3rd, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Oh yes leaving a house feels, well sometimes a bit sad, but mostly like stage butterflies. Out of the pupa into the air. I so look forward to seeing you play with your Holga! What strange and lovely images you’ll capture.
October 3rd, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Oh fantastic, you got it at last! Im my other life I was a house painter I’d be happy to help you out if you need it.
xoxoxo
S
October 3rd, 2009 at 7:30 pm
I’m here … here where you are. Discovered you at WishStudio ~ what a treasure trove that site is! Love your blog … and now that I have checked out Holga, I must have one! Happy painting … it sort of sounds like fun.
October 3rd, 2009 at 7:56 pm
Oh Maddy how I wish I could be there to help you sweet girl. Painting is my favorite thing to do! Drives my poor husband batty. I hope your move does not prove to bee too stressful and that your new home brings you as much joy as this one has.
October 5th, 2009 at 6:36 am
Good morning, my friend. You are moving? I want to hear all about it. And if I lived close to you, I’d help you paint. The painting party sounds like fun. You’ll have a terrific time. And hurray for your new Holga! I can’t to see what magical images you take on it. Anyhoo, I’m about to drop you a longer email. Hope you are having a good Monday morning.
October 5th, 2009 at 9:12 am
Moving is one of those bittersweet things…the packing and cleaning and saying goodbye is no fun…but entering a new space and making it your very own is so wonderful!
Happy painting! I wish I could join you.
xoxoxo
October 5th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
moving is always bittersweet, saying good-bye to the old but then there is the beautiful embracing of the new … painting party sounds like fun, wish i could pop over and help, i can wield a paintbrush pretty well
xo
October 5th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
i wish i could have come to see you on saturday…i hope your day and weekend was magical.
i hope your move goes smoothly and that your week is a good one. xo
October 5th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Dearest Mads, we must catch up soon. Things have been crazy busy, first in London, then here w/ guests. And am about to depart for two weeks again. I know leaving the house can’t be easy…but keep in mind that you are opening new doors and windows of opportunity…goodness unfolding and perhaps a little magic flowing… Thinking of you and sending big hugs and lots of love. Talk soon. xoxox
October 6th, 2009 at 9:16 am
if I were closer, I would love to help paint.
i love the sound of your paint choices.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:51 am
just wanted to say how beautiful your photos are.. and your journal…Maddie sounds like the name of a friend – will bookmark your blog.. often pop by soulemama to cherish the joy, and now I’ll cruise by yours too.. thank you… off to snuggle down with a glass of red wine by the fire now… <3 tikatal xx
October 7th, 2009 at 1:52 am
should perhaps say it’s late in Aotearoa (Nz) x