We had a productive weekend of sewing – Maya and I worked on pretty things for her 5th Birthday party that is now less than two weeks away. Hard to believe my first baby is turning five! As you all know I relish the creative opportunity of a Child’s Birthday party. We had so much […]
And so the seasonal cycle continues…less than three months since we said goodbye to the snow, we are saying hello to the sun, surf and sand. Summer days are here and we headed off to our favourite beach for the first time this Summer season. Swimmers, towels, picnic lunch packed, containers for sandcastles, and we […]
On Friday we had Maya’s Waldorf Playgroup Farewell Picnic. With Springs end, we are entering a new phase, and it feels like there may be a few ‘last time’ occasions for us this Summer. Although it was not actually Maya’s last day (as she is attending a month of Summer School aka ‘June days’, it […]
Yesterday we went back to Montclair to view some more houses (we found one we like and are going back again to see it today!). and while driving through town, we came across this beautiful iris garden in full bloom. We of course had to stop and walk through the flowers. Hundreds of grand […]
We are feeling the warmth! As June approaches, the last days of Spring have heated up, giving us reason to get the water sprinklers out for the first time this year. With excited giddiness the Girls ran through the cold spray – which really is cold! They insisted I put both the Sprinklers on at […]
After arriving back in Brooklyn on Saturday night with feelings that we were not quite ready to leave NYC we made plans to go to some more Brooklyn open houses on Sunday. We have been looking to the neighbourhood of Lefferts Garden which is not so far from where we are now – one of […]
This weekend we dedicated our two precious family days to house hunting – which for us thus far has been both exciting and disappointing. I can only imagine this is the case for many people this day and age with an over inflated real estate market and what feels like unstable and unpredictable economy. It […]
I found these photos that I want to share, of us playing at Pratt about two years ago, well maybe 20 months ago – before I started blogging! Elle was not yet walking, so it seems like years ago to me! Look at our Girls, so little and so cute!
We have been a little slow making and sending out our Easter thank you cards for the lovely gifts the Girls received, and so while we were at the Pratt Art Store I picked up some more speedy-cut pads and inks. We worked on these lotus prints over the weekend – the Kids just love […]
At least once a year – hopefully twice, we like to go over to Fort Greene in Brooklyn and play at Pratt Institute – (where I completed my BA). There are many reasons this is a great outing – starting with the beautiful University grounds. Pratt is famous for the grand old trees, lush lawns […]
Now I don’t want you all to think that while Maya is sitting and drawing that Elle is watching TV or something! Little Elle is also a keen pencil holder and can be found sitting at our dinning table drawing as much as Maya. Elle usually requests I draw her something – a fairy, a […]
It is always great to see an interpretation of oneself in a drawing – especially when done by a 4 years old. There is a preciousness and an innocents, and a delightful crudeness that makes child portraiture drawing delicious. While I was distracted making dinner the other night Maya helped herself to a piece of paper […]
On Thursday last week the Girls and I were eager to relish each and every moment of the perfect Spring weather. After dinner went back outside for an evening stroll before the sun set. We really enjoy the hour 6pm – 7pm, between dinner and bed for an evening walk this time of year. The […]
On Sunday we celebrated Spring with Maya’s Waldorf Playgroup Maypole event. Maypole comes but once a year, and all year long I look forward to it. The experience of Maypole has an out of regular life quality – through the simply act of friends coming together, putting flower garlands upon our heads and dancing, […]
Maya made this beautiful drawing on the weekend, of her and Elle holding hands under a cherry blossom tree. Very in keeping with our current flower theme! As you will see it is similar in composition to another recent drawing that I posted about. Maya has amazing concentration to be able to sit and work away […]
This weekend has had a theme – flower garlands! Both Saturday and Sunday we were donning flower garlands. Saturday we made them just for the fun of it, to embrace the few remaining days of the cherry blossom tress blooming in our front yard. And Sunday we had Maya’s Waldorf Playgroup Maypole. I really enjoy making […]
We made our way to the BBG to enjoy Hanami – Hanami at BBG is a month-long event from April 2 to May 1 that celebrates the Japanese cultural tradition of enjoying each moment of the cherry blossom season. This weekend the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens hold an annual blossom festival – Sakura Matsuri, celebrating the blooming of the cherry […]
The Key West Butterfly Conservatory – One more post I have to do about Key West – a place we visited that we really, really enjoyed! Conveniently located cross the road from the Hotel we stayed at – The Key West Butterfly Conservatory is an excellent Key West attraction. We spent a couple of hours there […]
Around this time of Spring in New York City there is an abundance of flowers. It seems like everything is in bloom. For a few week around the end of April and the first weeks of May, everywhere you look you are likely to see garden beds and trees radiant with spring colours. The colour […]
What a day…just when I was feeling glum, the sun came out and shone, warming the day to a perfect 26˚C (78˚F) The oven was on to bake hot cross buns and our kitchen heated up enough to open all the doors and windows – something we have not done for months! White blossoms are […]