summer passed...

paris : springtime

A 48 hour adventure, by train then on foot; one month ago.
London St.Pancras : Paris Gare du Nord.

Bloomsbury

A little bird in Bloomsbury. A Mibo bird.

bedside

Violet's from the garden.

baking in mind

top left: The baking continues.
top right: Fresh from the oven left: i miss michigan

Easter baking with a twist; Banana maple pecan buns by Dan Lepard.

a single blossom

One beautiful wind-fall from this afternoon.















One present project complete. An extra soft blanket, knitted from a mixture of Blue Sky Alpaca wool.

glorious line

Hennie Haworth's work at habitat.

More of Hennie's inspiring work;

hello sunshine

London today. Bright light; fuelling new ideas, strong shadows, mellow sunsets and sweet air. Happy to see the gardens blooming.
















Amazing image of London high above the fog from yesterdays Metro.

monochrome

Wonderful, playful jewellery by
Kyo Kohashimoto.

search for the shore

A day trip for sea air and inspiration. Listening to Amy Macdonald returning home against a beautiful sky.

luscious lettering

Love pillows by Lush Designs.










123456789 diptych by danske.

nuova 500

The new Fiat 500 launched yesterday. Here at last! Hoping to see one soon.
Always enthusiastic for the ever appealing beauty and design classic, the original 500. Details from a small rally beside the Thames in Spring '07.

Fabrics of South Africa

Jezze hand printed fabric at etsy.
































Skinny laMinx screen printed fabric creations at etsy.
A recipe for a Sunday, Banana Chocolate Walnut Cake.

delicacies

Piri Piri Starfish: Portugal Found, the new book by Tessa Kiros.
Due out early April. The Canadian edition Postcards from Portugal: Memories & Recipes is due out in March.

This book reminds me of the delicacies recalled in sweet memories. Delicious Azorean pastries, inspiring thoughts of making a trip to mainland Portugal for more delights. Coincidentally, I also enthused about Tessa Kiros' wonderful books.

Pasteis de Nata, another Portuguese treat, superb with an afternoon Galao. These little custard tarts are seen adorning the beautiful pages.