Some things I am loving right now...

These are some of  the ordinary everyday things that are making me happy at the moment....

working on my latest crochet blankie with its bright beautiful colours!

A new set of paint brushes!

These strange dotty purple flowers that are blooming in my garden (no idea what they are) !

My hotwater bottle because its been freezing lately!

These two fabulous books!

Sitting outside in the Autumn sunshine.... !

Drawing a series of angels for an Angel art journal that I want to make!

Raw juice therapy!

This fabulous body lotion for my already very dry winter skin !

A diet full of lots and lots of steamed vegetables!

Wonderful inspiration from Regina at Creative Kismet.

And on TV :  Country House Rescue!

 

Well that's what's keeping my boat afloat these days ;o)

TODAY:  earnestly enjoy yourself for at least 30 minutes!

Have a happy, productive and creative week.

much love

Angella

10 things I'm loving right now...

 
1.    RAIN ! RAIN! RAIN!

2.    Being more mindful of all there is in life to be GRATEFUL for

3.    dirtyfootprints-studio.com FREE e-course (on fearless painting) called: TOTAL ALIGNMENT

4.   Springtime !

5.   Art  journalling for self-expression and inner healing

6.   Wearing sandals again - yay!

7.   Painting my heart out

8.   The way that Bear and Shadow have bonded

9.   Two fabulous new art/journalling books that I got today in the post -  whoopee-do!!!!

10.   This fabulous blog:  jennibelliestudio.blogspot.com - AWESOME !

As I promised here are some more of my art journal pages to keep you inspired:

(unfinisihed)

(unfinished)

TOTALLY random quote today - but I just loved it:
"If you can't get rid of the skeleton in your closet, you'd best teach it to dance."
-George Bernard Shaw-

Books to REALLY inspire you...

I thought I'd mention a few of my favourite books today.
Kelly Rae Roberts' TAKING FLIGHT is a book I bought in 2009 and I must have read it about 20 times by now. Plus I have surely referred to it uncountable times for help with techniques etc.  It's one of those books that changes your life.  It's one of my favourite  treasures. (Available from www.kalahari.com in SA)

Another great book I purchased recently is Brene Brown's THE GIFTS OF IMPERFECTION.  If you struggle with perfectionism or you are very fearful to try new things - read this book. (Also available from www.kalahari.com in SA).

Thirdly, I love Stormie Omartian's new book THE PRAYER THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING. This is a book that will encourage you and give you new hope.  A must read if you are feeling despondent, sick, depressed or are struggling with doubt, grief or even financial challenges.

Below is a photo of one of my paintings which was inspired by Kelly Rae's book:

"YES, I AM IMPERFECT AND VULNERABLE AND SOMETIMES AFRAID, BUT THAT DOESN'T CHANGE THE TRUTH THAT I AM ALSO BRAVE AND WORTHY OF LOVE AND BELONGING."
-Brene Brown-