tsk tsk

Today I am taking it easy. My sore back turns out to be a fractured rib and internal bruising. I think sometimes (well most times) when you are a mum it is so easy to neglect yourself and not listen to your body. You just soldier on right? So I have physio appointments and even took myself off to the acupuncturist today about some other health issues I've been suffering through since last year.

I'm sipping green tea.

Thinking about pins, especially the ones that were in my back.

Loving cheap flowers from the supermarket.

And treasuring a gift from a friend.

I think a quick nanna nap is in order after a bad night's sleep before I collect the kids. My mind is keen to work, but I will no doubt regret not having an easy day later this evening.

And I know it is a little early, but Easter is not that far away. Seasons are beginning to show signs of change everywhere. So I thought I would share another desktop image for your computer.

Easter Egg Hunt in tan or pink. Something to brighten your day I hope.

patterns

Whilst watching bad TV last night, I sat and sketched on the computer. I often do, just using the mouse as my pencil. Mostly I enjoy making patterns. I often start with one element and usually in one colour. This shape came from looking at so many cacti forms from a new book I bought the other day called Desert Plants at the Huntington Botanical Gardens.

I then manipulate the graphic and play with line and repetition, colour, positive and negative space over and over again, until I get an image I am happy with. My two favourites are these.

So I used some of these patterns to create two new free wallpapers for your computer's desktop. 'Hiding in cactus' in a silhouette. I think the black is great on a monitor. But to celebrate the lovely summery days, 'Cactus Fanfare' is a little more bright. Click on the left for the links.

I hope they look better on your monitor then mine. Sadly whilst away, my monitor cracked internally and I now have a strange looking rip on the right side of the screen. It is getting worse, so it looks like I'll be getting a new monitor soon...and probably a new computer too! I'm so annoyed because I have a really good macbook pro that isn't very old, and works just fine.

But on a lighter note...

Announcing  the winner of my 'Russian Doll" giveaway...........

The winner is, Christine who has a lovely blog I am pleased to discover. Thank you to all those who left a comment.

a little jing a ling....

So the Christmas bug crept in this week, probably brought in by one of the many geckos I have living behind my paintings on the walls.

I've ranted before about the over abundance of northern hemisphere imagery we seem to accept here in Australia over our Christmas season. Snow, fireplaces, hot chocolate, scarves made of wool wrapped around snowmen etc etc... But I'm letting go a little. This year I made snowflakes with the kids. to keep us cool on the hot days.

I've been so impressed with all the beautiful photos of decorations on blogs and websites.

It has made me smile. The time has come for me to chill out, enjoy the colours of the season, whether that be hot or cold. So, I'll be closing the etsy shop until sometime next year. I've had a sale on all this week, but have been too busy with the kids, Christmas and trying to finish work to write about it here. Shop closes this Sunday, the 18th Australian time! 20% off giclee prints and cards.

I love this top image as much as love the entire catalogue it came out of. For 128 pages of inspiration go and check out tineKhome.

The middle left is from Sibella Court's website, Society Inc. You'll easily get lost in this for hours, so put the kettle on.

The middle right is from {elena}'s flickr photostream.

And the bottom is a new desktop background  I have made for you and added to the list to the left. Enjoy.

new wallpaper

just updated some new wallpaper for my screen.

you can use it too. Just click on the links in the sidebar and set it to your desktop.

desktop stones

Thought that I should offer a new wallpaper seeing that the festive season is officially over. Something summery and something neutral. See left hand column for links.

a little time this afternoon

to paint and think in peace. Also to add another free seasonal desktop background image for you.

As a child my sister and I were told that Father Christmas sent out special birds in December to keep an eye on all the children to see if they were being good or naughty. As a parent, I now understand the ridiculous things you say to your children in order for them to stop squabbling and be good!

 

free wallpaper

Three French Hens for your computer...well kind of!
{Click on the side menu to the left and set the image to your desktop for a bit of Christmas cheer.}

free wallpaper

It has been ages since I have updated a desktop on my 'free wallpaper' freebie. so here are two more. look over to the left of the screen for your free download. enjoy!

flowers for your desktop

flowers for your desktop...two, new, free wallpaper to the right at the top....If there is any old wallpaper files that you would like I am more than happy to email them to you.

Last Freebie for the year

I have uploaded two new wallpaper images if you would like to change your computer. See Free Wallpaper to the right for snowflakes and seasons greetings. Enjoy. Don't ask me why I did snowflakes, when I live in the southern hemisphere for Christmas. I just love the shape of them! Hopefully those of you who actually live where there is snow this time of year will appreciate them.