RAIN, RAIN & MORE RAIN

Now I should not complain bearing in mind how dreadful the weather is in other parts of the country especially. our hearts go out to those in Cumbria who have lost so much. However, sitting here listening to the wind and rain hitting the windows with such force just makes me want to be whisked away on a magic carpet to somewhere warm and dry.

The only way I can do this is by looking at some photos which will transport me to happier climes.

A lazy Sunday lunch deep in the Halon Valley in Spain.

Enjoying traditional Spanish music whilst we wait for lunch.

Our favourite place in Calpe with good friends enjoying a BBQ on their terrace.

Ribs to die for – yum yum.

Our boys enjoying the sea and trying to drown the crocodile

Playing King Canute

 

A HOT HOT day in Rome

Want an ice cream?

A perfect day on the Dordogne

Seeking the shade in Bergerac

Enjoying the breeze on the Dordogne admiring the chateaus.

That’s warmed me up nicely. I hope you enjoyed that little glimpse of sunshine

JJ

PINK SATURDAY NUMBER 16

Now I confess to beginning to struggle finding things for Pink Saturday. Years ago I had loads of pink in the house, ornaments, china, glass, cushions pottery etc. However, as I have got older and no desire to do anymore housework than is absolutely necessary I have given away lots and the remaining sentimental stuff is in the attic. Less clutter = less dust .

The current colour scheme is teal and brown so no pink there then. Where else can I look?

Do you all think I could stretch a point and show you some beautiful sunsets and sunrises. One of my passions they never cease to please me.

What do you think?

This is the view from our apartment in Calpe, Spain.

SUNSETS

 

 

Given the JJ treatment to enhance the PINK.

This was taken from our deck here in Torbay. Much colder colours.

 

SUNRISES ALSO IN CALPE

 

And a colder sunrise here in the  UK.

I have many more stunning one’s taken in America – the land of the sunset but sadly they are still waiting to find their way on to my scanner.

Hoping you enjoyed these today, please press Beverley’s button and see some other posts on the pretty subject of P I N K !

PINK SATURDAY NUMBER 15

This time last year we went with 4 friends on a road holiday around a very small part of your wonderful country and I thought that I must be able to find some pink amongst my photos somewhere.

Here goes : we landed  in Las Vegas and after a night in a pretty awful (cheap) casino we set off through the Zion National Park.

This photo made me giggle as we had just passed a herd of buffalo – poor things.

 

Now I admit to stretching the “pink “ theme a bit far here but the lights are pink……ish! Mike & Barry trying on hats in an Indian shop.

Stopped for coffee in this shabby non chic cafe which had pink walls behind all the clutter.The bathroom was a REAL bathroom with a tub, basin and toilet.

Our first sight of those magnificent pink rocks. We were to see thousands more at Bryce Canyon.

A magnificent natural arch.

This was Rainbow Point elevation 9115 feet above sea level & c c c c cold!

Several hundred miles later we found ourselves in a pretty little town but I cannot remember the name. It is well known as an artists' colony. SEDONA, THAT WAS THE NAME everything  comes to those who wait

 

Another little gem – Tubac full of little boutiques selling metal ornaments, clay pots – highly decorated and beautiful garden furniture.

 

Sun set over Tucson.

 

Pretty pink bougainvillea outside  our hotel in Palm Springs

And more.

PINK SATURDAY NUMBER 14

CAMILLIAS – beautiful flowers which herald the start of spring in our garden. We inherited the bushes when we bought the property and every year, without fail I marvel at the big fat buds pushing through the foliage against the cold, wet and windy weather. Then one bursts into full bloom and shortly the bushes are transformed from shiny green to pink. All different shades of pink -

here they are – they speak for themselves.

Here is a composite photo made up from the above shots

And after I had “played” with it to give a pen & ink look.

I hope you have enjoyed my camellias and I hope you will click on the Pink Saturday button to visit Beverley and other participants.

JJ

Personalised Cards

As another blogger has mentioned that she is getting a group together to  donate their art to people who have cancer to bring joy to their lives. The group would be called "Joy In Amy's Art" in memory of Amy Ragan who recently lost her fight but who brought joy to all who were lucky enough to know her. The art can be anything from watercolour cards, fabric art, art on canvas, mixed media, etc. and I would love to participate if she thinks my work is good enough.

I thought I would post some of my greeting cards which I do for friends and family throughout the year just to give a sample of my work.

I hope she likes them and I will be very happy to send my cards to anyone and everyone.

An engagement card

A Farewell Card

Our Daughter’s birthday card

To a friend after a hip operation

A new home card based on the actual house.

Flower cards

Anniversary

Easter

Wedding

Just some of the cards I have made.

JJ