Jikana Damaru

~ Excited and Happy Girls ~

I know it is a few days since Santa made his visit but I had to post a few photos of my very excited and happy girls after opening their gifts from the man in red. The sound of Sofia coming down the stairs and announcing with great excitment "He's been, he's been" is the most wonderful sound a mum can hear on Christmas morning ...

Entering the New Decade

So only a few more days and another new decade begins, having been born right in the middle of the 50s there are quite a few already under my belt, I hope that I have many more to come.

I am not one to make New Year's resolutions, but way back in early December I decided that 2010 was my year, the year I turn my health issues around. I will lose weight in 2010 - I am not setting myself a goal, but weight will be lost. I will exercise more and eat well and stop drinking coke (my one weakness). This is the year my life change starts.

Have you decided to make some life changes in 2010? Are there things you are going to do that make your life better, happier, more fulfilled. Is this the year you are going to look at life as 'glass half full'? Let me know, for if I can encourage you in any way during the year I would love to do so.

Roll on 2010 - it is going to be a great year!!

Flickr Faves 2009

For the last Flickr Faves Sunday of the year I wanted to share with you some of my favourite mosaics that I have featured this year.

Some beautiful shots from my Flickr favourites (each row across from left to right):

I love the colour of the Girl Crush vintage camera from sfgirlbybay.
Distressed labels on some vintage suitcases from Freudian Slips Vintage.
I love the beautiful frill neck faded floral dress in Untitled by .m a r i e
The hanging bird cage in la la la by keico
Totally delightful jars of vintage threads found at Freudian Slips Vintage.
One of my first Flickr Faves, vintage French ribbons in adorable colours from Such Pretty Things.
The chipped and battered gorgeous old letterbox on a derelict building by Jennie.Filer
The scroll detail Necklace hanger by Craft & Creativity
The vintage thread spools in notions IV by ohmykozy
The gorgeous colours on these vintage looking cars in Figaro Boots by NWT 2005
The dreamlike nature in rest from Gabrielle Kai Photography
The distressed birds and vase in patience from Almost Bunnies
The beautiful tableware in the Dresser by Snowdrops in Spring
The array of colours in Pretty Vintage Seam Binding by Only a Paper Moon
The hand stitched pearly apple in Pearly Gould from Jennybubbletime
The adorable fish jumping out of the tea cup in The fugitive fish from The Curious Nomad

Have a sweet day!