Aloha!

It was Ollie's 5th birthday last week. His "girlfriend" was born two days before him, so for the past couple of years we've been having a joint party which has worked very well. So this year we asked the couple what theme they'd like, and as usual they replied with "Pirates and Princesses"! Milly's Mum and I groaned, I think it would have been the third year for Pirates, and I'd had enough!

So we suggested a Hawaiin theme! Girls could still dress up all pretty with flowers and grass skirts and the like, and the boys could be surfer dudes (which didn't require a lot of effort if there was the odd one that wasn't that keen!). But as usual, once I've got an idea... 8-)

So, here's a few photos! I have to say it was an ACE party, everyone made a real effort and it went with a swing!

It's been a while!

Blimey doesn't life have a knack of getting in the way of creativity! I've done so little recently, just because there's been so much else on!

I have made a tiara for my boss and friend, Cara. Her wedding was a few weeks ago, and she looked stunning! The photos are great and I think the tiara looked good too - just need to get a photo to put up here!

Will post above re Ollie's 5th Birthday party - which is where most of my creative efforts have gone in the last month or so!

Next is most definitely the painting for my friend (who I painted the very first one for) as that's still outstanding I'm embarrassed to say! Then what? I don't know. I have been busy snapping away at flowers when out on walks etc, so hopefully I'll have a few ideas once I've looked through those properly!