Spring

Last winter was colder than many I remember. It has been harder than ever to re-awaken this year; moving house in February made me want to hibernate even more.
My lovely friend Deyan has kicked me into gear with a photo duel, on the theme of spring: The Photo Duels
I am pushing myself to take photographs. I made myself buy a new (to me) camera; it feels like heaven to use; a tank of a thing, a 'proper' camera.

I am in charge. Any mistakes are my own. I want to move forward. Fingers crossed!

Between the lines

It was time to create some new photographs. I've been wanting to do a series for a long time, but my clothing projects have always taken my energy. The concept has been growing, revolving in my brain. Finally a weekend with some sunlight arrived!
The final 14 have been edited down from over 100 photographs, with help and opinions from my special peeps (thank you!)

May I present to you... 'Between the lines'



I wanted to explore the symbolism of objects, and whether we think of them differently when they're combined with other objects. I used fabric to represent the lines I should look beyond, pinstripe and knit, each with their own connotations.
Each object has meanings for me; how I came by them, the memories. In combination they trigger different thoughts within me. All are personal. I love finding out how others interpret them too, each view individual and unique.
I hope you enjoy them!

Each photograph can be found in full on my flickr page, and will soon be available in my shop. :)

So quietly busy

Wonderful things are all happening at once! My first week at work was great, I've been trying to tame a room full of industrial sewing machines amongst other things. Cycling to and from the nearby park-and-ride is tiring me out and hopefully doing good things to my legs (once they stop aching!) And now I've found the most beautiful, perfect little house to rent. I'm keeping my fingers so tightly crossed that it all goes through!

I've not had the time or energy to be online much, but I did manage to take a photograph this weekend. I've been duelling Deyan and this was my final piece... Eternal {Farewell from your eternal cupcake, it's time for me to fly to paradise.}

Happy dance!

I've been offered a job!
Starting on Monday I'll be a part-time fashion technician at a local college! After finishing my fashion degree I really didn't think I'd get a job in the field (especially as I don't want to commute to London). So I'm incredibly happy! It's all thanks to my sister, who spotted the job in the newspaper. I sent in my CV and within 24 hours the job was mine, wow!
Now to madly run around sorting everything out!