One. Porcelain hands
I don’t know why. I’ve been collecting hands (preferably porcelain) for a while now. They’re not easy to find, which probably stokes the flames of my obsession. I have them displayed on my vanity. There is no rhyme or reason to it, I just love them.
Two. Improbable birds
Still obsessing over rainbow candy floss birds. I have no idea if these ones are real or not. I’ve asked my friend Anna to make me a pair from felt. It’s going to be a kickass Mother’s Day present for myself from my family (they don’t know yet). They will fit in so well with the ultra-eclectic miscellanea on my bedroom shelf.
Three. Sunflowers
Don’t know what took me so long, but I am working on some embroidery designs inspired by Van Gogh, starting with sunflowers. I am very excited for the possibilities here.
Four. English gardens
I am still working my way through Midsomer Murders (season 15 and counting!) but at this point, the actual plots are secondary; I’m watching for the homes and (especially) gardens. I am so excited for summer to come so I can start puttering around in my back yard. It’s not a true English garden, but I’ll be slowly working into transforming it into the closest thing I can. I’m also planning to turn it into an art garden — mosaics, fence murals, glass installations, sculptures, more statuary … it’s all on the table.
Five. Crochet
No explanation required. I am loving all things crochet, especially colourful granny square stuff. If I could wear it head to toe, I would. I can’t wait for summer, so I can rock the pieces I have outside.
I love English gardens so much but we just don’t have the climate here like they do! That doesn’t mean I won’t stop trying and at the end of the day it’s nice to have a green oasis to relax in!
I knowwww 🙁 Our weather puts such a damper on things (gardens and fashion) — pun intended!