Southampton Sunshine - November 4th 2006

I always make sure my bride and grooms get first look at their pictures, which is why from time to time you will find a delay in getting a wedding online on my blog, so apologies for that.

Becky & Dan got married in a real hidden gem of a church called Off Bar Church, on Southampton's main busy shopping street, at first glance you'd never know it was there, but once inside the church, it opens up into a very modern and inspiring place of worship.

An emotional, fun and very personalised service was punctuated with a Christian rock band, readings and a brilliant slide show to keep the guests entertained whilst Becky & Dan signed the register.

Afterwards the reception was held at Botley Park Hotel where we had run of the grounds for photos. Once again the weather was incredibly kind for a November wedding with sunshine all day long. A lovely personal wedding to compliment a very sweet and relaxed couple.


The bridesmaids and ushers await the brides arrival

Becky glances across the aisle during one of the readings

Bridesmaids and Becky's Mum enjoy the couples slideshow

Becky & Dan take a walk through the Autumnal colours

The bride and groom all alone for their first danceSource URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2006/12/
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We're enjoying
our holiday vacations in the States visiting family.
I'll be posting pics of our trip here.
Hope you all have a beautiful
Christmas full of love and in good company.
Big hug!



Museum of Modern Art in Fort Worth, Texas.
Thank you for all the
beautiful comments and
best wishes :o)

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For Hailey

Click on the image to see it BIGGER :o)A Christmas gift for my sister's little girl Hailey.
It's a wall border design for her room.
Watercolor on paper.

I've been busy, busy, busy
making stuff for Christmas!
I hope I've inspired you
to make some handmade goodness
for your loved ones.

Big hug to everyone that visits!

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Lupi

Handmade
Christmas present
for Lisbeth, she collects pigs :o)



Lupi is made out of wool felt with embroidery.
You can find the template
and "how to" here.

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C'est fini!

You can see the completed project here.
The bear was definitely
our favorite :o)

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Nice Idea - Polaroid Guest Book

As part of a family tradition, Katie and Chris both American, were married in Bracknell, Berkshire with the reception held at The Ivy in London.

Instead of having a traditional guest book, Katie provided a polaroid camera with the peel off and stick variety of polaroid picture. The guests then shared the camera amongst themselves during the course of the day taking self portraits (or getting someone else to take pictures of them). These were then stuck into the guest book next to their special message for the couple.

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Window Art cont...

I'm done with window#2...tomorrow: window #3, a polar bear.
Those paper snowflakes are real easy to make,
you can find a very good tutorial
on how to make them here.
From Martha Stewart Kids Magazine HOLIDAY 2002

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Winking Owl

Another winter illo for the collection ;o)
Nut brown Windsor & Newton ink on Fabriano Watercolor paper.

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ONE year!

Thank you all for a wonderful year of blogging,
it's been a pleasure to share with you!
BIG BIG hug!
xxooxx

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Window Art

This post by Design*Sponge just blew me away and got me so inspired that I got some plastic sandbasted 3M film that my hubby had left over from one of his remodel projects and made this hansome deer to decorate our studio/classroom window.

View from the outside of our studio/classroom


View from the inside.


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Illustration Friday: HELP

Watercolor and ink on paper.

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More Christmassy goodness

Green button wreath inspired
by this loveliness by Pixiegenne


My son Daniel and I made a snow globe this week. I had the perfect jar!
The little house inside is a polymer clay house I made
based on a beautiful drawing made by my son Israel when he was 4.
You can fin instructions on how to make a snow globe here.


I made this embroidered felt gingerbread family
as a gift for my friend Mariana that makes
the BEST gingerbread cookies ever!

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Oldie but goodie

I was going through some of my old jurnals today
and thought this drawing was worth sharing.
It's an ink drawing of Valparaiso, Chile
I made back in 1993.If you want to see an amazing night shot of Valparaiso
click here

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Nice Idea - Photo Montages

At the reception of Lisa & Lee's wedding in France they had dedicated a wall to memorabilia from their life as a couple together. Consisting of photos from holidays and major events and even down to the music they grew up loving being part of the table names and layout.

A very personal touch that was enjoyed by all the guests as it gave a focal point of interest and fun and an insight into the couples life before the wedding.Source URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2006/12/
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Keeping busy

A nifty little cover for my beloved sewing machine
with a wool felt birdie to keep me company.
It looks like my sewing machine has a poncho..heehee.

A detailed look at my embroidered little friend.

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The Christmas Song game

I have been tagged by Doug for the Christmas Song game.
I am to list 5 of my favorite Christmas songs and then tag 5 others to do the same.

My FAVORITE Christmas songs:

1. Carol of the Bells
2. Good King Wenceslas
3. The Christmas Song
4. Joy to the World
5. Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

I'm taggin':

1. Alina Chau
2. Amy Zaleski
3. Rrrramone
4. Teresa Sheeley
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Illustration Friday: MASK

In keeping with my latest love of all things snowy.
This little masked bandido was made today
with watercolor on paper.
I added my handwriting
in the backround digitally.

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Decking the halls!

Christmas decor in our classroom/studio.
Soft trees were made with the pattern from
Little Birds Handmade blog.

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Winter bliss

I'm going through a "snowy illo" phase...
Watercolor and ink on paper

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Nice Ideas

In an effort to make my blog not just a place where you can view my latest work and find out what I've been up to, I thought it might be useful if I created a section of the site that is devoted to all the nice ideas I come across whilst photographing my weddings.

I know that when I go and see couples to discuss their wedding plans, they often look through my books picking out all the details as inspiration for their wedding day, so I figure it might be useful to put a resource of them online for everyone. I'll put a link on the sidebar and try to build as diverse a range of ideas as possible with as much detail about each one as I can.

I hope they provide some inspiration for your big day.



Starting with my recent November wedding for Becky and Dan (which will have it's own post very shortly). The table cards were painstakingly created by using glass tea-light holders, hand written in gold paint with each guests name they not only were an unusual and stunning way to guide the guests to their seats, they were also given to each guest to take home as a keepsake from the day. A lovely gift and permanent reminder of the wedding day for every guest.Source URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2006/12/
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It's been a while...

...since I posted one of my journal pages.
I'm doing a bit of collage these days and using the stamps I carved out.

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Line drawings

My latest line drawings... "Fuchsias" and "Sunflower"





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Studio Friday: MY FAVORITE COLOR COMBO

I can say with certainty
that my color combo of coice is
orange/turquoise-blue :o)
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Illustration Friday: MIGHT

Something a bit different today,
a bit goofy & quick but fun :o)
Ink drawing and digital.

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