Glorious white stuff - snow

Nothing but wonderful snow to stop traffic in its tracks. I mean it is hardly thick, knee deep snow however the visibility was very poor when it was coming down and as soon as the snow plough came by the snow had soon stuck to the roads again.

What snow does bring is the peace and quiet you rarely get when there is the constant noise of traffic, something quite lovely about it. And to top it off, people actually come out and play in the snow, young and old, snowball fights, snowman building, igloo building, sledging and snow angels. It is fantastic to see everyone having a guilt free day off and playing.

Hope you had a snow day and had fun with it.

Twitter Art Exhibit: LA

It is that time of year again. #TwitterArtExhibit it is being held LA, (the last few exhibits have been held in Norway).

I participated in the original Twitter Art Exhibit a few years ago and I intend to do it again this year. Not sure what I will do but I will think of something.

I have cut and pasted a few of the details below but further details can be found by clicking here.

WHEN           
Saturday, January 12, 2013 | 7-10PM
Show runs January 12 – February 10, 2013
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, January 4th, 2013

WHERE
Exhale Unlimited (E.U.) Gallery
953 Chung King Road, Los Angeles, CA 90012

CURATED BY
Nat George, Virginia Arce

FOLLOW
Website: www.twitterartexhibit.org
Twitter: @twitrartexhibitFacebook: /twitterartexhibit

A British Icon - Red Telephone Box

                                                   My latest creation to my painting collection.

                                                     A small little package ready to be sold. 

23cmx31cm 40 pounds sterling 

Pinterest

I have succumbed and signed up to Pinterest. It is somewhat addictive. If you have not signed up yet and are not familiar with this new trend in social media then I will tell you in summary:
Once you have signed up, created your 'name' and can start creating boards which you can catergorise; e.g. fashion, gardens, interiors and so on. If you like a pinned picture you can re-pin it and should you choose you can follow that person or their board. You can also add websites as long as their are compatible pictures to be posted, thankfully Pinterest has it set-up so that it shows you where the image has originated as to avoid copyright however, it is worth checking. Hey presto, the world is your oyster, once you start you can't stop and within 10mins you will get the idea. Very easy to use.

There are some wonderful pictures to be pinned and re-pinned. I particularly like the interior design, architecture and gardens. However, there is a list that you can search under and chose, follow, as necessary.

Give it a try.

Summer houses

I would love my very own summer house, a retreat from the kids, a place to read or paint in peace. A quiet space all of my own.

Courtesy DIY2U website

Fun art by Steppy Doodles

Interior Design - Conran

I love interior design but it has been a few years since I have renovated and decorated a house. I can't help it but to get something that I can put my own and my families stamp on to.  Currently, though, I am renting which limits me to doing no work on the property other than adding plants, pots and paintings. However, this  is making me think a little outside the proverbial box and consider alternative ways to make my home attractive without investing a lot of money. Isn't that the name of the game during this economic depression we seem to be stuck in, to conserve money?

Recently I read an housetohome magazine and came across Sophie Conran's kitchen. I had never considered pink in a kitchen before,  I doubt I can persuade my husband painting it bright and lovely like this, unless,  I spent more time cooking. For me, I  think this is a brave move that only designers dare to do and I for one would love a room like this. A happy place to be in and to do cooking and dish washing.

roomenvy - Sophie Conran's sugary kitchen