Saturday, July 26, 2008

Contemplating


There's something special about watching your own herbs grow.

Alguns verbos que definem os meus dias nesta altura...

Observar.
Pesquisar.
Costurar.
Coser.
Procurar.
Imaginar.
Escrever.
Organizar.
Stressar.
Esperar.
Sonhar.
Orar.
Contemplar.
Limpar.
Arrumar.
Escolher.
Aprender.
Falhar.
Tentar.
Chorar.
Rir.
...

handful of stuff to finish (just a sneak peak)


This is part of what I'm using for my daisies bouquet... vintage ribbon and lace mixed with some other odds and ends.



A bunting for the tent or the wooden structure where we'll stand, lets see... A mix of fresh fabrics with some vintage lace... I got so inspired by other buntings I've been seeing in all different styles here, here, here, here, and here, here, here, here, and my personal favorite here and here.



These tiny creatures are part of what's going to be inside the favour bags for the kids. There's a special thing about them... they glow in the dark :) Still have some to make...

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Até já... :)


Vou parar de escrever por um pouco. Dedicar-me ao que tem que ser feito agora, porque o tempo urge. A lista é grande, entre os preparativos para o casamento e para a casa com mais alguns extras, mas não vos vou maçar com listas. Pensava que estaria mais tranquila, mas entre a minha má gestão de tempo e outras complicações, a paz parece que quer escapar por entre os dedos. Mas as coisas tristes não as quero deixar no blog. Escrevem-se num pedaço de papel que ninguém vai ler e, eventualmente, rasga-se para não lembrar. Anseio por Aquele Lugar onde a paz e a comunhão serão perfeitas e tento descansar no facto de que Ele me ouve mesmo quando grito num murmúrio. Lembro-me que só me compete amar. Independentemente das circunstâncias. A Ele e aos outros. Fixo os olhos num futuro que ainda não vejo e, como a Bitas escreveu, consolo-me no facto de que Ele conhece o caminho. Ele próprio o desenhou.

Vou continuar a passar pelos blogs, sem o impeto de comentar. Vou divertir-me com a oportunidade de ser visitante anónima. E quando as coisas estiverem encaminhadas volto para partilhar.

Fiquem na paz.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

some flickr wedding pics (again)


1. my sisters wedding, 2. Face-Off, 3. Cath's" Wedding_04.JPG, 4. A Kiss is Just a Kiss, 5. Melissa and Jordan 007, 6. blog is UP!!, 7. salton sea . trash the dress, 8. Happy, happy group, 9. Red Leaf Studios
Getting inspired... :)

what's your wedding style?

Just got an update email from Junebug Weddings about wedding styles. I definitely fall in the "casual" category, with a tendency for "playful" too :) The photographs are just lovely.

Wednesday, July 09, 2008

traditional oatmeal

In saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp cinnamon. Stir in 3/4 cup old-fashioned oatmeal and allow to simmer 5 minutes, until thickened. Serve with sweetener or brown sugar, 1 percent milk or almond milk, and condiments like raisins, chopped nuts, or diced apples.


(In, Healthy Balance for Body and Soul)


I added a wee bit of butter for extra flavour. This is a fave!

introducing my fishy friend

Meet Survivor. He spent a few months nameless, but after staying days at my grandmom's house with no food, I think the name just suits him nicely. I always remember having animals around the house, fish among them. When I was very little my dad had a big aquarium were I would stick my hands and try to grab the poor fish...Later, I had a golden fish that lived years and I would stare at him for a long time because he always seemed to be dancing under water.

Monday, July 07, 2008

fly little butterfly...



... and bring me stories of far away countries and tales of love and peace...

This was a gift for a little baby girl I met last week

for Susan's order






peace


Working on Susan's order of 25 brooches to take back to the States with her. This is one of them. Along with a favorite song by Jeniffer Knapp

from across the ocean...




Obrigadão Shana! Amei! Vai mail a caminho também :)

thankyou...

... for making me smile...

almoço em Telheiras e despedida da Aline e Lourivânia








Goodbyes are always sad...
Aline e Lourivânia, vocês são duas pessoas muito bonitas, com um carácter bonito. Vou ter saudades!
"Parting is such sweet sorrow" - Shakespear

saturday

















youthgroup outdors




Wednesday, July 02, 2008

Despedida de solteira



Não há palavras que cheguem para expressar o meu "obrigada". Foi muito especial! Obrigada pela trabalheira, pela paciência, pela decor, pelos sorrisos, risadas e palavras! As fotos fui surripiar aqui e há mais aqui.

I'll fly away!



When life gets overwhelming it's comforting to know that one day "I'll fly away"!