Sunday, January 3, 2010

REST, RELAX, LAUGH.





Okay, so this is my first post in absolute ages, well it feels like ages and boy have I missed it!
We are still on holiday in New Zealand but only for one more week. My Christmas camera has been getting a real work out but I am still such an amateur!
I got a bit crafty at the beach yesterday while the others were clambering over rocks and exploring the sea-life in the rock pools. I have had a love of sea-shells since I was little and could spend hours digging around looking for that 1 perfect specimen. Unfortunately airport customs would not take to kindly to bagloads of shells being transported across the Tasman so I had to make the most of them while I was here. Yesterday I collected enough to make these 3 slogans which I am hoping will be my inspiration this year...I intend to do more of each...

REST RELAX LAUGH







18 comments:

brismod said...

Oh, the clarity of your photos!! Happy New Year Ange and enjoy the rest of your holidays.

Anonymous said...

i love it!!! i think you should print these and frame them in white chippy paint frames and hang each one with a big silk ribbon...or velvet...or gingham or something! blessings!

Ange said...

Hi other Ange - nice to see you back! Looks like you had a great time with the new camera! You get to take your shells back with you anyway - as photos ;-) Happy New year! Hope to be home myself sometime this year !!

Ange said...

Hi there Ange,
Sorry for leaving another comment but I just realised that I don't have your email address. Just wanted to let you know I have a wee give away going since a couple of day's ago. Scroll down to I think Dec 31st or Jan 1st and you will find it!

FILIGREE MOON said...

Lovely photos. Adore looking for seashore treasures! Have a wonderful time ~ Angela

Pineapple Villa said...

You clever thing..enjoy the rest of your break and i hope to have some time off late January so if time permits we should all catch up for a coffee, Mel xxx

Paint Me White said...

Very creative Ange. Sounds like your having a good time away. Look forward to a coffee when you come back in my new home.
Sandy

Anonymous said...

Hi Ange,
Happy New Year....Cheers!
Glad to hear you are enjoying your holiday.
I agree your pics are great & clear. I must have missed it but what sort of camera did you get?
Sarah

Brabourne Farm said...

I love your shells - gorgeous. Enjoy the last week of your holiday. Leigh

Whatever Is Lovely said...

Hi Ange! Love your Shell words!! Yes! I agree you should frame these! That would be such a wonderful reminder of your time in NZ!

Hope you guys guys are having a very restful & relaxing start to the New Year!

Big Hugs ~ Teresa

Whatever Is Lovely said...

Hi Ange.. Teresa Again.. I left an Award for you on my Blog! Come by and visit to pick it up....

Blessings ~ Teresa

Sheryl said...

Soak in some NZ rays for me...its freezing here in North Carolina. I hope you got to rest and relax. I miss laughing with you!
Love and prayers.
Sheryl xxx

Unknown said...

You're at the beach, and we're snowed in!!

Glad you are enjoying your new camera...I love your creative pics!!!

Happy New Year Ange ~

:) T

My Pink & Cream Cottage said...

Hi Ange.... lovin'the shells especially cause they are Kiwi shells ha ha... enjoy the rest of your holiday in our beautiful country...im green here yah know...

Lyn xxx

the old boathouse said...

Hi Ange, I love the photos!! They would look wonderful framed in your home and would serve as a fun reminder of your trip and your new mantra. Happy New Year. Look forward to blogging with you in 2010, cheers Katherine

Geezees Custom Canvas Art said...

Couldn't have said it better myself!

Jeanne Henriques said...

Hi Ange
Thanks for stopping in and following my blog. I love this post and what you have done with the shells. It reminded me of New Zealand. I can sympathize with trying to take the shells..it is such a wonderful past time. I think you should frame each of these and hang them together. They are a lot of fun!
Jeanne :)

Millie said...

Lovely post Ange - in fact just perfect I reckon! Sounds like you are taking your own advice in Kiwiland & getting plenty of RRL!
Millie ^_^