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Thought for the week (1)
Where will your imagination take you this week?
Introducing the Wall Of Wisdom
The other day I painted every inch of a wall in our house black. Not just any black – blackboard black! And now I can doodle and scribble to my heart’s content. It is such fun!
And in the process I decided to write an inspirational quote on there and thought it looked cool. And so the Wall of Wisdom was born. Every Monday I am going to share an inspiring quote from my Wall of Wisdom – sometimes musings of mine, and sometimes those of others. I am going to start with the quotes you told us are your favourites (in the comments of this post).
And if this day – December 21 2012, is not the end of the world as some predict, then what a perfect day to begin the rest of your life. There is no better time to ask “What are you waiting for?”
Please feel free to share the Black Wall of Wisdom images on your blog/Facebook/Twitter and inspire someone today and every Friday!
The Simple Things
Have you discovered this beautiful magazine yet? I have been a subscriber since issue 2 and I absolutely love it. The magazine is a celebration of all simple things in life – from gathering round a bonfire to eating with friends, from making gifts by hand to exploring the countryside. There are delicious words, unusual stories, mouthwatering recipes and breathtaking photography. There are wise words, and things your grandparents knew about but have somehow got lost in time. It is a magazine that encourages you to pause for a moment, be grateful, and do something simple just because it is fun, beautiful, special.
I have a feeling you might like ‘The Simple Things’ too.
What makes a good marriage?
Today is my parents’ 41st wedding anniversary. 41 years. That is a long long time. Longer than I have been alive.
As I prepare for my own wedding next year, it is fun to get excited about all the plans and ideas for the big day itself, but what comes after that is even more exciting. The fact that I am going to be married to my favourite person, hopefully for the rest of my life.
Thinking of my own parents’ very long marriage, it has made me wonder what it takes to make it work for so long. So I thought I’d ask you. What do you think makes a good marriage? What do you wish someone had told you just before you walked down the aisle?
Are the things that make a good marriage the same things that make a good life?
Please share your advice and thoughts in the comments below for this bride-to-be…
Christmas is coming! (+ studio renovation!)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… For me the Christmas music goes on from November 1 (along with some cheeky fairy lights), and then when December 1 comes round the tree goes up, the mince pies go in the oven and the merriment begins.
I love all the build up – the hours spent choosing the perfect presents and wrapping them, going for long walks in frosty nature, singing carols with gloved hands wrapped around hot mulled wine… Christmas is one of my very favourite times of year.
Selvedge
For those of you who have not discovered Selvedge magazine, I encourage you to seek it out. Dedicated to ‘textiles in fashion, fine art, interiors, travel and shopping’, the Nov/Dec issue is, as always, a visual feast. It feels like midwinter, with the snowy white cover and wintry woodland photoshoot (complete with eagles and horses) showing off exquisite textiles at their best.
And the winners are… DWYL birthday giveaways announced
[Image: Kao Sosa]
WOW. Over 500 entries from 27 different countries across the world – thank you so much. It was a joy to read everyone’s comments, and I was so inspired by the 100+ beautiful quotes shared. Thank you too for your kind words and birthday wishes. It felt like a huge hug being sent from all corners of the world.
And so to the winners… it is always hard to choose only a handful of people out of so many, but here we go…
DWYL final birthday giveaway: Holly Becker’s ‘Decorate Workshop’
***PLEASE NOTE THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED***
As the final giveaway of the week celebrating DWYL’s 2nd birthday, I am excited to offer a copy of Holly Becker’s fab new book ‘Decorate Workshop’. I am using this book myself to plan the redecoration of our house, and am already in love with it.
Want to be a surface pattern designer? Win the Print & Pattern Design Scholarship (worth around $1000!)
We are absolutely thrilled to launch the second Print & Pattern Scholarship for The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design, in collaboration with Marie Perkins of leading pattern blog Print & Pattern.
The winner of this scholarship will win a full place on all three modules of The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design, beginning on April 29 2013. The winner will also be featured in a future edition of MOYO. This prize is worth nearly $1000 and could be the catalyst for you to make headway in the exciting world of surface pattern design. See Issue 2 of MOYO Magazine for more details.