thirty six photos for 2010

I couldn't bring myself to pick one photo for each month only, so I picked three instead.

JANUARY
a smile
a new camera
a little land art

smile

very late christmas gift



FEBRUARY
feeling the creative flow come again
P's accident at school
making a special garland

why I love this

yikes

shroom bunting

MARCH
unexpected snow
spring is here
unexpected dye results with eucalyptus

a white layer

happy blossoms

results of the lastest Eucalyptus globulus dyebath

APRIL
the most simple joys
a birthday gift in the form of a family trip to Carcassonne
trying my hand at watercolors

a handful



outdoor painting

MAY
trying to find magic where I can
garrigue is at its best in May
first wearable craft I ever made for myself

may your cup overflow with magic

episyrphus balteatus on a aphyllanthes monspeliensis flower

finito

JUNE
lots of family outings in nature
hubby's birthday gift in the form of a family trip to the seaside
bright & sunny dyeing results

he knows what he's doing

hotel bed

sunny yellows

JULY
beach trips (few of them)
our trip to England where we meet Joanie & family
it was the boys' first plane flights



july 23

july 27

AUGUST
meeting another wonderful friend, Nanou, and her family
a trip to the mountains
finding a fossil I had never found before

another dream came true

waterfall & fern

crinoid fossil

SEPTEMBER
late summer beach trips
my first zine ever is out
late summer sky glory

splish

EARTH PALETTE zine - issue 1

I like it when the sky is like on fire

OCTOBER
meeting new friends in the garrigue
the sun is lower in the autumn
a family trip to Paris

hold on tight to the skeleton leaf, I'm taking you for a ride

the yellow hour

don't forget to smile :)

NOVEMBER
my rainbow wheel of dyed silk yarns
the sea cushion finally completed
finding magic in the form of white pompom dry flowers

naturally dyed silk yarns rainbow

the sea cushion

tiny snowball dry flowers

DECEMBER
switching to Mac
our advent calendar kept us busy all month long
a trip to the happy kingdom

the reason why

first batch

hug

a VERY good year indeed, full of family trips & quality time, of creativity & new experiments !

thank you from the bottom of my heart to each & everyone of you, ladies, who took the time to stop by here, read & leave a kind comment. Each & every of them has been deeply appreciated. I hope you'll have the same pleasure visiting this place in 2011. May you all step into the new year with a wide smile on your face & a light heart !


with lots of love

oxox

Sonia

Comments

  1. Happy images !
    I wish you all the very best, and even more joys for the year to come, Sonia !
    x x x
    -m-

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  2. you have had a really amazing year sonia as is quite evident from all of the photographs and memories above. I appreciate your thoughtful posts and insight into your life in the south of france so very much. It is has made everyday of this past year that much brighter for me and been great company along the way. Here is to 2011. I almost can't stand the excitement.

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  3. so nice pictures....
    best wishes for 2011

    britta :)

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  4. I really like this review of your year. All of these photos reflect a full and creative life. I am glad to read your blog! Happy new year to you. Maribeth

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  5. I love love love these! The dye shots are so beautiful, that fossil is amazing and your pillow is divine! Thank you for sharing! Best wishes to you and your family in the new year!

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  6. Such a year in review. Beautiful and inspiring. I only recently found your blog but I'm glad I did. Thanks for the recap. Happy New Year!

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  7. Fantastic photos to summarize the year, Sonia. Hope 2011 is another healthy and happy year for you and your sweet family! Happy New Year! (((Hugz)))

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  8. love your year in photos. You have been a busy lady. I'm glad my favourite pic was included (teacup fill with cornflower petals), it is still up in my kitchen, it's such a pretty picture.

    Happy 2011 my friend, I wish it to bring you good health, happiness and wealth :o) xx

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  9. Thank you for sharing beautiful bits of your life with us. Happy New Year to you.

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  10. Glorious post of a beautiful year! Thanks so much for sharing :-)

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