Welcome to the Forest

Last weekend, the Borough I live in had a special celebration.

The Borough is called Waltham Forest, it has a nice forest close.

This Borough has become the first Borough of Culture

as a London Borough.

The launch of this was celebrated on 3 evenings along the main street.

The Townhall had films projected on it:

Different Artists performed in the street:

    

All different ‘light’ ideas looks fantastic.

A ring of light made incredible patterns in the sky

and could be seen from far:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With my dance group I performed some dances we had learnt.

The atmosphere was amazing and it was so much fun!

( Some Action Pictures)

My favourite dance was Chorus Line!

I felt humbled and privileged that I am part of such a lovely community

and could give something towards the celebration.

All pictures are my own, taken on my phone.

Looking forward to more events during the year!

Weather Forecast over Christmas

Heavy showers of Blessings,

Strong winds to blow your troubles away.

followed by warm hugs and kisses

to put a smile on your face.

 

Quince jam

There were beautiful Quinces in the shop

perfect for wonderful tasting jam.

They were extremely hard to cut  – all worth it in the end.

The jam came out so good, tasting and smelling so yummy.

This is my favourite jam followed by Apricot jam.

 

Have you ever made it or tasted it?

Quince Jelly is amazing too.

 

Danny’s Summer Travels

I, Danny was fortunate enough to accompany my mum and family travelling to Bavaria.

First I found great bushes to climb in my auntie’s garden

while my mum tried to shoot dinner (at a Middle Age Market in Schongau)

….. we did have salad that night…. 🙂

We enjoyed driving along the Kochelsee in beautiful sunshine,

then up a mountain

and down again to the Walchensee.

There we went with a cable car to the Herzogstand and enjoyed the hot weather in 1600m height.

It was so wonderfully warm, the view was breathtaking from the top seeing so many more mountains of the Alpes.

I was allowed to sit right by the window in the cable car so I could see better going down.

It was an amazing experience for a bear. ( just a bit hot with my fur)

I am so grateful to see so many beautiful mountains, lakes and winding roads in hot sunshine.

On our way home we stopped at a really little lake/pond with a duck family which was brilliant to cool down after a hot day.

( this little one was the slowest…. so was my mum with taking the picture…)

 

A great day out for all of us!

 

Be Kind – Craft

I love creating bits and bobs.

I had pallet wood pieces left and tried something new for me.

You need:

Small pieces of wood

sandpaper

pens,

acrylic paint,

rope

varnish

I am rather happy how it came out.

This is my message for today!

Have an amazingly kind day!

 

Another Birthday

As it is Wednesday and I usually post on a Wednesday

I will put my favourite pictures up as it is also my Birthday today.

It is the 13th, so

13 things I love:

1. smile

2. make people happy

3. peace

4. sunsets

5. flowers

6. beauty visible and from the inside

7.  love

8. dancing

9. sunshine

10. happiness

11. a good cup of tea

12. good friends

13. and my blogging community for the last 6 years!

 

 

Thank you for being here-  Big Hugs

For a good start of this wonderful day

have a bowl of Sunshine and Love

and celebrate with me!

 

A civilized cup of tea!

 

I am busy getting my front room in order,

painting ,

changing furniture,

removing shelves,

pictures,

moving things about.

I have made myself a small “coffee table”

out of Pallet Wood (with wheels).

 

 

I am christening it with

my first civilized cup of tea in my front room

 

 

In style of course.

Come and enjoy it with me.

 

Changes again…

Hi there , Thomas here.

I am updating you with news from our household.

Things are constantly changing here and it is hard to keep up with it.

One minute there is furniture,

next minute an empty room,

then suddenly more boxes and

then new furniture.

Of course I am the first to try it out.

 

It got my approval, although my mum has now filled it with stuff,

so I can’t jump up anymore.

I guess that is what it is for.

I found a nice space with my friends.

The room has changed and I still find cosy places, so I am happy!

Changes can be hard

then can work out beautifully!

 

Life musings

Waking

Stretching

Thankful breathing

Eating

Bathing

Walking

Enjoying beauty

Sunshine

Watching

Observing

Grateful resting

Dancing

Mindful

Meditating

Loving

Smiling

Enjoying

 

 

Lights in London

A short visit in cold wintry christmassy London was lovely , specially with all lights everywhere.

See for yourself!