Pixie's Musings

Decisions Decisions

2012-02-10T02:23:00.001-08:00

I have finally made a decision on the whole should I keep my art blog saga lol and YES I will be keeping it, I will run it as a shop so if people would like to buy some art they can do using paypal and it costs me nothing to run which is just awesome.

I've had a busy few weeks in the studio, finishing off a commission and getting ideas down for the art I want to create for the art fayres I am taking part in in a few weeks, I am so excited as my first ever fayre is a fairy themed event and I just can't wait to go and showcase my art and meet people who will fall inlove with it and buy it all hahahahaha.

It's coming up to half term for my boys at school, today is their last day in for TWO WEEKS!!!!!!!!! So we shall be busy planning fun things to do and days out, they deserve it, they are such good boys and had fantastic reports at parents evening. I'm a very proud mama :)

Recently I have found myself practising my affirmation using my mala beads, I've been practising whenever I get the chance and I have noticed the shift in energy I feel when I am practising the affirmations, its just like Flora said you would, now if you are wondering who Flora is here is her youtube channel I promise you that you will just love her she has the most amazing energy and her happiness is very infectious lol heres the LINK

So with that in mind how do you manifest? I have a couple of ways, I use the mala beads but I also have a gratitude journal that I use to write down what I am grateful for AND what I am grateful to receive into my life. They both work as well as each other but with the beads you are saying the affirmation or the thing you want to bring into your life so it can get tricky to remember everything you want to say haha so if in that case then use the journal, over on my art blog over the weekend I will show you a gratitude journal I made and how I use mine, for those interested of course.

So people do you manifest? have you tried it? did it work or not? what your favourite way to bring in to your life the things you want? Looking forward to reading your comments :)

My Facebook Page

2012-01-03T03:36:00.000-08:00

So I bit the bullet....eventually, and after much....how can I say this nicely......friendly bullying I got me an art page on Facebook lol, so here it is RED PIXIE ART I am running regular giveaways and finally have a great place to showcase all of my art not matter if its fantasy or portraits, Im lucky enough to have 146 followers so would love to see your friendly faces there too, so come say hi and check out my latest art.
Now all I need to do is get my shop up and running and I will be completely ready to roll lol, can't wait to see you all there.

My Last Post.....of 2011

2011-12-31T13:48:00.001-08:00

So we are almost at the end of 2011 and whilst some people are glad to see the back of this year, I am sat looking back over the lessons I have learned throughout it. I have, on the whole had a great 2011, I've met new friends, seen some old ones, shared laughter and tears, celebrated life as a family and ended with a brilliant Yuletide season.
As 2012 beckons, I find myself wondering what my word for 2012 shall be....I have been pondering for sometime but I feel that the word that will be EMERGE....why that word? Well, I'm going to be Emerging into the world at full force with the plans I have for this year, in fact I have another word haha typical me! The other word is EMBRACE because one thing I will be doing in 2012 is embracing life, and every experience I enter into and I'm so looking forward to a fantastic year ahead.
I am thankful for everything I have experienced in 2011 the good and the bad because without both how could we achieve balance? and how would I have learnt my lessons without them both!
So in light of this, I would like to say thank you, to each one of you that reads my blog, and I hope each of you has a spectacular 2012 whatever your hopes and dreams are for the year, may your path ahead be trouble free and filled with love.
Stay Safe
Pixie xoxo

News

2011-12-16T03:12:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone
Yuletide is almost upon us WHOOT! So I thought I would take this opportunity to let you all know I now have a Facebook Page for my art called Red Pixie Art if you visit make sure you 'Like' my page and you will be eligible to become involved in the GIVEAWAYS - That's right, I've been having weekly giveaways for the whole of December, and TODAY is the last day to get involved in the running for the $15/£10 Gift Certificate that you can use on any print or towards a commission.
All you have to do is share the word on facebook with your friends and get them to like my page too, then just go put your name under the comments section and you are entered into the prize draw (I'll be pulling the lucky winners name tomorrow, Saturday) for the Gift Certificate....I'm soooo excited. So go spread the love, and if you're not yet a liker of my page - go like it, there will be more competitions being run and special offers too. Hope to see you there real soon, in the mean time HAPPY HOLIDAYS everyone xoxo
Pixie

Latest Art

2011-11-28T14:50:00.001-08:00

Hi
Thought I'd share some of my art with you, this is a portrait of Ami James from NY Ink, he has been sketched using pencils and whilst, if I was to undertake the challenge again I may change a couple of things, I am, on the whole, completely happy with it.
Thoughts/comments welcomed.

Living your Bliss

2011-11-27T14:47:00.001-08:00

I can hardly believe we have almost reached Yule again! Where has this year gone? This year I felt like I learnt so many lessons about myself, I also felt like I laid ALOT of foundations regarding my career, I finally found some insight to doing what I want and living the dream.
Dream lives aren't easy to live out but I figure you have to LIVE YOUR DREAM LIFE NOW, NO POINT IN WAITING AND WONDERING. If you never take a risk you've never really lived have you? I now live by that sentance, I am lucky to be living my dream, I hear that alot, but what most people don't understand or account for is what they think they see isnt actually the reality of my life haha Wouldn't my life be great if it was all flights to Paris, London and New York for Gallery showings haha but its far from the truth. I work my ass off to get my name out there, I sit for hours networking and trying to get the social media side of things down to a fine art. Inbetween this Im running arround after my young family running a house and just trying to make my mark on the world, am I complaining, yeah somedays when I actually havent had five minutes to sit down and work because other things have gotten in the way, but then I thought, only one thing will ever make your dream come true, getting off your butt and working for it. I didn't choose the easy path but I sure did choose the fun way to live, and everyday is different.
Did you end up living your dream? and if not what stopped you?

Just Love...

2011-11-19T09:08:00.001-08:00

Over the past few months I have witnessed more drama than I care to think about and it's been draining to watch and hear about, the internet, for all its good points also has some pretty shit points too although when it comes to peoples behaviour, we can hardly blame the internet for that can we.
So, I'm heading back to basics, and remembering as much as I can, that life is a gift and where possible to just love the arse off it, the good the bad and the down right ugly....why? well it's simple, I refuse to let other peoples drama take up any more of my life, their drama is there's to own not mine, I am free to walk the planet filled with Love and to share that around the amazing people who love and support me in my life.
I'm still debating on if I should close down my art blog, I have the website and the other usual social media places as well as this blog, where I get most of my musing out, so is there a real need for another blog? See I'm thinking, when I want to share my artwork I can share it on this blog, I'm not posting it as much as I have other places I post it so I tend to leave the blog and if I remember I'll post it up..... I'm thinking it's probably decided to let the art blog go! Eek am I really making that decision? I mean it was something I set up before I had anywhere else I could showcase, but now I barely use it! I'll put a note on it and give it until the end of 2011 before closing it down.
So back to topic...Love, I have been doing the rounds of blog reading and I am seeing lots of you guys are soooo loved up, is there nothing more wonderful around the holidays, than having someone who means so much to you by your side, making all those memories. I love Yule/Christmas it's just magical, the spirit of the season just takes over my very soul and before I know it I'm drinking hot chocolate whilst walking hand in hand with my true love, through the snowy streets, with red noses and cold air tingling at our eyes, but all the time just feeling the love we share is solid and unbreakable, oh and gazing at the Christmas tree at the Rockerfella Center haha well, ok the Rockerfella Tree is in my head, but that's not the point haha.
Love just makes you feel warm inside doesn't it? and in the spirit of the impending festivities why not take the stress from buying gifts this year and get crafty and hand make your own! The gift that comes from the heart is more appreciated than the one that comes from the shelves of a store because it's unique and made with love. I handmade my gifts last year, I made fudge, rocky road, peppermint creams, and salty peanut chocolate bites. I cut them all up into bite size pieces and put them in cute little jars and gave them as gifts (wrapped up of course) I had so much fun creating the gifts that I would definitely do it again this year, maybe not the sweet treats but I will definitely hand make. It's even better if you have a large family you can do bath salts for the ladies and bath bombs for the men, you can make anything if you have the imagination. I really am not a fan of the commercialisation of the holiday season, yes I love going to see the decorated shop windows and yes I love to give gifts, but I don't like the peer pressure of having to give certain gifts it's just wrong you should be able to give something to someone, not because it's on their list, but because you want to. Rant over.
So remember gifts are given through love, not through commercials telling you that your child, wife, mother, brother, father, husband or lover has to have it! Remember the real spirit of the season is Love, loving the people who you get to spend time with, Loving those we don't see too often and having fun with friends. The only thing we ever really need is love, so go forth and spread your love to those who matter........

Have a great weekend.
Much Love Pixie xxx

Time to Reflect

2011-11-16T08:16:00.001-08:00

In life we never know who we are going to meet, nor do we truly know how that person / people will effect our lives. Recently some of my friends have been the target of a good old fashioned bully, we are not talking about the playground, 'give me your dinner money or I'll beat you up' kind of bully, we are talking about a grown woman/women who run their bullying via the internet, although the age of this woman tells me that she really should know better than to treat others this way she clearly has her game down to a fine art, forever used to playing the 'victim' in her own game, never really caring about the people she cons into becoming friends with and then turning nasty on them after they disagree with anything she has to say.

I find these kind of people disturbing and have come to the conclusion that this particular person may need more than her 'tribe' of followers because one by one people are either being booted from her 'safe environment' or are cutting ties before they are booted as they can see what her game has become. I am saddened that good friends and talented artists are being treated this way, 'Why not tell her' I hear you ask, simple, she has a block button that she uses so she can have her say but you will never get to have yours, she certainly see's that her 'tribe' is kept in the picture using her jaded pictures of her screwed up reality bad mouthing and being hurtful to other whilst at all times painting herself as the victim.

If I could have my say to these people it would be simple, infect your on lives by all means, but please, telling my friends that you are 'watching everything from afar' is boarder line stalking and the lowest form of bullying. So the bullied becomes the BULLY, because according to this person she grew up having 'issue' many many issues but does that give her the right to treat others this way HELL NO would be my answer. I wish her all the luck and love in the world, and hope that at some point she will understand and come to terms with the fact that she is in fact the cause of all her problems, she is the person who she hopes never to become and she is going to end up alone if she continues acting this way.

This is no way for anyone to act, however, it is not my place to make her see that dozens of women can not all be wrong, I can not make her see that she acts so deeply wounded when she is the pain causer to begin with, my heart is filled with sadness for all the women's lives you have touched and treated so badly,from the lies told to you never giving them an opportunity to speak, what does that say about the person you are? For someone who outwardly tells people 'Bring it' you never actually, truth be told, allow those people to 'bring it' to you for whatever fear you have you think you can control it by controlling who you allow on your page or into your community, and rightly so your 'safe place' should be filled with people just like you, because my darling you will only then have each other to turn on.

Karma will come back around and some day, maybe not straight away, but some day you can count your Canadian doller butt on it that it will come and bite you on the ass for the way you have treated some of the nicest women I have the pleasure of calling my friends. So you continue to block, delete and boot all the best artists out of your 'tribe' let them find somewhere where they can flourish and be supported for real, without having to deal with drama and energy that isn't there's to own in the first place!

truth be told.wmv

2011-11-01T17:05:00.000-07:00

Something happened recently to a very dear friend of mine that was just plain wrong, Im adding her you Tube video here so she can explain it to you all, but just remember no one has the right to bully you EVER, be it face to face or over the internet. Stand up for your rights and always speak your truth!

A Tribute in Art

2011-10-29T11:26:00.000-07:00

Ive been working on this piece of art since monday on and off, its a tribute piece of Marco Simoncelli racing Valentino Rossi in Missano this year, rossi refers to it as 'a great battle' hope you like! A sad loss to the world of MotoGP, Marco you will always be remembered for the talent you were. x

RIP Marco Simoncelli

2011-10-23T14:47:00.000-07:00

For those who have followed me for a while now know my love of motorbikes and in particular the MotoGP and in particular Valentino Rossi lol Well today there was a a tragic accident in Sepang two laps in there was a horrific crash where the lovely, young (24) Marco Simoncelli had a fatal crash, here's the lowdown:

Motorsport was today mourning its second death in the space of a week after Italian Marco Simoncelli was killed in a crash at the MalaysianMoto GP.
The Gresini Honda rider lost control of his bike on the second lap of the circuit in Sepang and appeared to be hit by Colin Edwards and thenValentino Rossi as he slid across the track.

Agony: Marco Simoncelli's father is comforted as he waits outside a medical centre where the rider was taken following a crash at the MalaysianGrand Prix
The 24-year-old's helmet came off in the collision and he was taken to the medical centre for treatment, but died from his injuries.

Moment of horror: Simocelli loses control on the second lap before fatally colliding with Colin Edwards as Valentino Rossi ahead manages to escape
Simoncelli's death comes exactly a week after British racing driver Dan Wheldon, a former IndyCar champion and two-time Indy 500 race winner, was killed in a 15-car pile-up at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Buckinghamshire driver was 33.

Tragedy: Race marshalls attend to Honda rider Simoncelli (C) following his fatal crash just four minutes after the start of the Malaysian MotoGP race
The organisers cancelled Sunday's race as soon as the extent of Simoncelli's injuries became apparent.
A statement on the MotoGP official website read: "On Sunday 23rd October, during the MotoGP race at the Shell Advance Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit, San Carlo Honda Gresini's Italian rider Marco Simoncelli suffered a serious accident in which he received critical injuries.

Moment of horror: Simoncelli loses control on the second lap

Collision: Simoncelli fatally falls off of his Honda after colliding into Colin Edwards

Fall: Edwards spins off the track along with Simoncelli's bike as the 24-year-old Italian devastatingly lies motionless
'The race was stopped immediately with the red flag and Simoncelli was transported by ambulance to the circuit medical centre where the medical staff worked to resuscitate him.
'Despite their efforts, Marco sadly succumbed to his injuries at 4:56pm local time.

Sorrow: Honda team members (above and below) react to the sad news

'Everybody involved in MotoGP extends its deepest condolences to Marco's family, friends and team at this tragic loss.'

Losing control: Simoncelli (No 58) crashed on the second lap of the race, riding between Edwards and Valentino Rossi

Emergency: Race marshalls quickly arrive at the scene to assist the stricken Simoncelli
Simoncelli, who won the 250cc world championship in 2008, clinching the crown in Sepang, stepped up to MotoGP in 2010.
His death was the first fatality in MotoGP since Japan's Daijiro Katoh died from his injuries sustained at the 2003 Japanese Grand Prix.

Wheeled away: Track officials remove Simoncelli's motorcycle after the dreadful accident
Newly-crowned champion Casey Stoner admitted immediately after the crash he had feared for Simoncelli.
'As soon as I saw the footage it just makes you sick inside,' the Australian told BBC2.

Cancelled: Rubbish covers the track after the race was abandoned early in Sepang
'Whenever the helmet comes off that's not a good sign.'
Tributes poured in for Simoncelli from teams and riders.
British MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow wrote on Twitter: 'RIP Marco Simoncelli! A great rider and all round nice guy. My thoughts are with all his family & friends. I will never forget today.'

Delivering the news: MotoGp officials relay the tragic announcement
Formula One driver Mark Webber tweeted: 'R.I.P Marco A special talent that will be missed... Thinking of your loved ones, and all the motogp paddock..mark.'
A message on Simoncelli's Gresini Honda team website read simply 'CIAO "SUPER SIC'"'.
The Rizla Suzuki team wrote: 'All at Rizla Suzuki are deeply affected by today's tragic events and send their deepest condolences to Marco's family and friends during this time of great loss.
'R.I.P Marco Simoncelli, 20 January 1987 - 23 October 2011 - A true competitor.'
MARCO SIMONCELLI: 1987 - 2011
1987: Born in Cattolica, Italy on January 20.
1996: Runner-up in the Italian Minimoto Championship.
1999: Champion of the Italian Minimoto Championship.
2000: Claims a back-to-back title in the Italian Minimoto Championship and is runner-up in the European Minimoto Championship.
2001: Moves up to the the Italian 125cc Championship and wins the title in his rookie year.
2002: Wins the European 125cc title.
2003: Takes part in his first full season in the 125cc World Championship with the Matteoni Racing team.
2004: Joins the Rauch Bravo team and wins his first Grand Prix at a rain-soaked Jerez.
2005: Completes another 125cc campaign with the Nocable.it Race team and finishes fifth in the final standings.
2006: Moves up to the 250cc class riding for Gilera. Finishes the season in 10th overall with a sixth place finish at the Chinese Grand Prix his best result.

2008: June - Wins his first 250cc race at the Italian GP in Mugello in controversial circumstances when Hector Barbera crashed into him after Simoncelli appeared to try to block him off.
October - Wins the 250cc World Championship after a successful season with Gilera with a third place finish in the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang.
2009: Finishes third overall in the 250cc World Championship behind Japan's Hiroshi Aoyama and Spain's Barbera.
2010: Moves up to ride in his debut MotoGP season for Honda. Finishes 16 of the 18 races en route to eighth place in the championship.
2011: May - Collides with Dani Pedrosa while battling for second in the French GP. The resulting crash saw Pedrosa break his collarbone and Simoncelli receive a ride-through penalty, eventually finishing fifth. Simoncelli accepted he needed to re-evaluate his driving style and at times be more cautious.
June - Claims his first MotoGP pole at the Catalan GP but a poor start resulted in a sixth placed finish.
October 23 - Killed in a crash during the Malaysian GP in Sepang.

RIP Marco, you will be so missed you were such a great talent and way to young to leave. Thoughts are with your family as you journey safely.

To Merge or NOT to Merge

2011-10-22T10:44:00.000-07:00

Its that age old question isn't it? Well for most people that have more than one blog it comes up at some point, do I merge my blogs together or leave them separate? It's a question I've been wondering about for quite some time and I am still no closer to an answer. I like the thought of everything being in one place but I don't want to loose followers haha, although my art blog has followers I don't seem to have many comments on it, its all very confusing. Later this weekend I will have an online shop to contend with as well as youtube and twitter would it just make more sense to have my blogs together and thats one less place to go to? But then, do my followers here really want to hear me promote my art or showcase it, see this blog is where I come to to let off steam on occasion so I'm dubious about letting prospective customers see that haha so I would be limiting myself to what I wrote wouldn't I? OK this is my problem, now in my head im thinking keep them apart, if people here want to see my art they can go see it, where as potential customers may not wish to know about the ins and outs of my life! Ok glad we got that one sorted then lol
Can you believe its almost Samhain, where has this year gone to at all? How has the year treated you? Did you achieve anything you set out to? I have set goals already for next year and keeping up with my gratitude journal will be one of the things I will keep up with, I really noticed how quickly I manifested things into my life using this method, and I noticed just how I processed what was important and what wasn't, infact I'd recommend this to anyone.
One thing I improved on was my art, I can see how far I have come this year and I am very proud of myself, I haven't challenged myself in along time I decided to concentrate on getting to grips with areas of my art that I was unhappy with and by concentrating and keeping at it I have really achieved what I set out to and that's a great feeling.
I hope whatever your plans are for Samhain you will stay safe and be happy.
Pixie Love till next time!

This Week

2011-10-07T14:12:00.001-07:00

Well it's been a weird week for me this week, this song is one I seem to have listened to the most and I love it, I love Jessie J she's brilliant, and the lyrics speak volumes, take a listen and see what you think of it.

I've been busy making a lot of art this past week, it felt good to get my hands dirty with paints and stamps etc again, not that I've had any time away from it, but I've been making youtube videos with prompts and by the time I have thought about what to do I kinda don't have much head space left for anything else.

Although this week I was asked if I would create something special for a friend of mine, giving me absolutely next to no details, I did my very best and I have to say, I was really pleased with the results, I think once it goes live on her blog, I will link it back for you all to see what it was.... so just sit tight for a little longer.

In other news, we have the fall weather back, a week ago we was having a heat wave and now we are, thankfully back to the winds and rain that come as part and parcel of the season. I can't wait to get some pumpkins I can't wait to make soup, I LOVE pumpkin soup its by far my favourite of them all and its a healthy meal too.

I started at my local gym too, I LOVE it, I'm in pain lol ALL OVER my entire body but that's good because it means what I'm doing is working. Next week I'm really going to get stuck in and go early morning before the boys rise and do my gym work out then head for the pool and spend sometime in there before walking home and getting breakfast, then I can start my day, I'm pretty excited about seeing the weight drop off lol its about time, plus I want to be fit and healthy and right now I'm not feeling either, although my healthy eating is doing really well, the only thing I really want to eat is some New York Cheesecake, I'd swap all the chocolate in the world for a real slice of that, its just delish.

I also have my Samhain preparations under way, it's my favourite festival on the wheel and I love planning for it, I'll post up some more about that closer to the time though, I have alot of Day of the Dead art projects under way and will keep those updates to my art blog. Speaking of which, I am still considering merging my two blogs into one, can not seem to make my mind up on this though......I'm sure I'll get there eventually.

How are you all what've you been up to, spill, its been too long since I read all your blogs so I'm going off to read them now.

Take Care

Pix xxx

YAY & Other Musings

2011-09-27T03:24:00.000-07:00

OMG YAY!!! I have 100 followers on my blog, WOW I am astounded that y'all are here reading my words, and I thank each and every one of you for being here, feels like I should have a give a way or something. I'll look into that so stay tuned.
Since my first (and only) trip to New York I fell inlove, I'm not talking excited, I'm talking deep emotional love that never goes away, and the yearning just gets stronger and stronger. Yes people my love for this spectacular city just gets stronger with time. I remember each and every single thing I did on that trip too, I miss it, I miss the whole vibe that New York has, there's not another city in the world that makes me feel the way New York does.
In short New York is my Souls home, and my soul is becoming sad and depressed to the point of despair, my soul feels lifeless because I have not been back, and that may not change anytime soon. I am so aware of how crazy I sound right now but this has been bothering me for such a long time that I don't know how to solve it. There are so many things I would like to go and see again, the last time I was there, I stumbled on the ground zero site, it had been cleared by this point but it remained this vast space, a picture that will never leave my mind, I would love to see it now, the waterfalls are the name plaques are such a beautiful way to remember those who died there that day so it would be nice to have that picture in my head rather than the big hole in the ground.
I want to climb to the top of the Empire State Building and be in awe at the views once more, I would love to go at Christmas time, to experience the Rockerfella Centre Christmas Tree, I want to catch a Baseball Game and a show, I'd want to see a show, and take a moonlit horse drawn carriage ride around Central Park, have something to eat at Tavern on the Green, my heart smiles as I type. I wanna dance in the rain in the park and go shopping on 5th....but for now I have to make so with memories, as sucky as that feels its all I have.
I'm adding this song because like New York it has a special place in my heart. Enjoy xxx
Aerosmith - Dont wanna miss a thing

Till next time
Pix xxx

10 Years On

2011-09-11T08:59:00.000-07:00

I don't think anyone will forget where they were ten years ago today, I know I never will, today, my thoughts are with the victims and families of 9/11, and with all our heroes still fighting the war xxx

Shout Outs

2011-09-07T06:25:00.000-07:00

There are people that I have met along my path that I just love raving on about to other people, these are mainly in the art community and so wanted to use this opportunity to give them a shout out from me to them with oodles of love:
So check out the following people on their Facebook Pages and 'Like' them, they are all talented and amazing people:

Hermitage Cottage Gifts - The BEST handmade beeswax candle ANYWHERE.
Many Paths Handmade Jewellery - Beautiful Handmade Jewellery & Amazing prices.
Jeanette House - Amazing Mixed Media Artist.
Wild Precious Studio - The most amazing mixed media community that makes you feel supported and loved and like you've come home! All thanks to Effy Wild.
Finding your Voice of Truth - Stephanie is an amazing Life Coach and Mixed Media Artist this page just makes you feel better.
Creative ARTitudes - Cynthia will show you how to heal through your art.

You know, I've probably just insulted some people by not adding them to the list but I honestly can't think of anyone else at the minute, but if you want me to give you a shout out then leave me a message and I will be very happy to do so.

In other news, my boys went back to school today and I missed them lots, although I did notice how little time it took me to do the Cinderella Duties (housework) it was next to no time because I had no distractions lol.

We have had majorly bad winds here this weekend and some of my pears from the tree were rudely evacuated, luckily I saved them and will be waiting for them to soften up before muching away on them. I feel Autumn is almost upon us, I love this weather it's by far my favourite season of them all, the colours, the gifts of harvest, the most amazing time right before Yule and the season of festivities, I also love Autumn as my boys were born in that season, I love going to the park looking for acorns and horse chestnuts theres so many good things about this season that it makes me almost as gleeful as a child at christmas lol.

My eldest who is four has just helped me to make some pumpkin soup, first of the season, he was very helpful and very excited to be involved so I have promised him this week we will make some baked goods too, he can't wait lol

Right well, only short and sweet this time round, will be back to divulge more goodness good, check out the pages like them them and let me know what you think.

Hope everyone is well and happy, let me know your news

Pixie xxx

Time to Ponder

2011-08-18T04:50:00.000-07:00

Well the last few days have been a total nightmare, I've had what can only be described as the biggest pain in my butt which has stopped me in my tracks. Unlike me really as I generally power through, but when someone over steps the line you have to take some time out, so my blog post yesterday was totally aimed at that person and none of you lovelies that are just the best followers ever. So today I'm back, I figured the only thing I can now do is move on and be me, thats one thing no one else can ever be, and though they may try to copy my world they will never truely feel it or live it because it won't be their's, not truely theirs anyway. So good luck to that person I truely hope they find themselves real soon.
In other news, I'm back on board with the all the ideas in my head, I am so lucky to be able to spend my days creating the life I truely dream of, I'm getting back to my witchy roots, I have felt detatched as there's been too much drama recently that's not wanted so not I'm happy to concentrate on my hearts desires.
I have a project on going that is going to require a lot of time and energy on my part and I can't wait, when I know which way the project is going I will tell you all about it, I'm super excited though.
The month of August has flown by, I never imagined the boys holidays would go so fast, but there's still enough time left to fill it with plenty of fun and thats what we intend to do. I have also been looking at a bountiful crop of fruit from my trees this year, though they are not quiet there yet, I am so lucky to have so much fruit off all three trees.

Plums

Pears

Apples

Jealous much lol?

I have been working with a very beautiful crystal recently along with my guides, the crystal is Atlantasite, and for those who haven't seen it before this is what it looks like.

Beautiful right, well I seem to have a real connection with it, after giving myself a reiki treatment before bed I meditate with this crystal, I use the term loosley because what actually happens is, I fall asleep holding the crystal most times lol. Never the less I have had some very beautiful visions that I may share with you once I have pieced the puzzle together, otherwise it'll just be odd random things haha. Bit like me really....RANDOM people, RANDOM! lol
Anyway, I'm going to use this opportunity to thank those of you who have given me some sound advise over the last few days the ladies of WD have been exceptionally helpful as have my lovlies at WPS and for that I want to thank you for hearing my voice and telling me not to take it lying down! You're right, I'm fighting back and thank you for making me see that in life we will always come across fcukwits but there are always true friends to help you out in your hour of need. Of course I'm not limiting my thanks to just those people but to everyone here and generally the love fest of people who know me lol, each one of you is unique, unable to be copied and a perfect addition to my life, so thanks for being in it.
Right I have art to do, and books to make so must push on, but I will no doubt be back tomorrow with more ramblings lol.
Big Hugs
Pix

A Word of Warning

2011-08-17T03:26:00.000-07:00

YOU, yes you, do me a favour, try being yourself for a change, emulating someone else's life and work makes you look bad. You know who you are, you're the one reading this that has that pain in your stomach, that pain is guilt for the wrong that you have done. It will go eventually when you start to be yourself and not someone else!

One Thing or Another

2011-08-16T03:24:00.000-07:00

Sometimes you have to realise when you make a mistake, and that I do, sometimes when you want to keep something close to your chest, you should pay attention to that feeling, because when you go against it, you generally pay the price. When something has become important to you and you want everyone to know about it, stop yourself and realise why that place is important to you. Ask yourself, is it scared so you treat it like a haven a pace to go where there is true beauty, ask yourself do you really want to share that? It is NOT selfish to keep this special place just for you, everyone needs a sacred space or online haven to just be...its simple. Learn the lesson the hard way by outing that place and you really need to go away and boil your own head lol Just as I am doing today.

In other news, working towards the dream business is taking good shape and am off to look at venues for premises this week, I at least need to know costings, so I can calculate that together and do my financial forecast, they say dream big as the universe knows no bounds and I believe this to be true, it's generally us as human beings that think everything has limits and we have a very limiting thought pattern, some of which we have picked up as children, and its ok, we can reprogramme ourselves to the limitless again, it takes time, but its worth the work for sure.

I think in life, we have a few really good friends, and those friends are there through good times and in bad, these can be friends who we can reach out and touch or friends in cyber space but one thing is for sure, they are the best support network you will ever come across, why? because they want to help you realise your dream, they don't want to take it from you or go out and do it better than you, because these friends realise your dream is just that, yours not to be copied or ripped apart or even tried to recreate, its yours and they valve you it as much as they do you. To all of my friends in life and in cyber space, I thank you, each and everyone of you for being unique and your true selves, no one could ever copy you or be like you, imposters may try but they will not succeed because they don't have your heart. I think you have all made me stronger and find my way, so for that I will be forever grateful, and I know you will continue forever on my path with me.

I can't believe it's almost been a year since my hubby got sick, for those who are new to my blog, he had a rare illness called Guillian Barre Syndrome and it's horrible, Ill link you up so I don't have to re write it all out, but let me tell you, thinking that I may loose my sould mate, someone I have the up most respect for, who has loved me for all of my faults, and yes I have a few lol, has given me the two most amazing children in the whole wide world and has been through child loss too, and can totally drive me crazy, was just an unthinkable thing to try and comprehend. He's was a fighter though, and even in the darkest of times and his lowest moments he never ever lost his fight, and it was that fighting spirit that got him back on his feet and back out to work and living his life, yes, these days he has limits, the end result of the illness is nerve damage which is a painful business when you are growing your nerve endings back, so he is on a pain reliever for those, but he hardly complains, I think when you come that close to loosing nothing is ever a major issue again. I love him more every day and I tell him every day that he means the world to me, when you go through something like that as a family there really is nothing to compare it to. We know how lucky we are, and we know when you go through this sort of thing and you come back fighting then there's really is only one thing to do, get out and live life to the max, try everything, and be who you truely are those that love you will love you even more, and those that don't will not matter and this is something you will figure out. Here's the link for those wanting to read up on GUILLAIN BARRE SYNDROME.

I hope all is well with each and everyone of you, its been a while since I was able to go and read all of your blogs, so today I am making my way round to them. Let me know what's happening in your lives and remember love everyday, smile everyday and always be you!

Pixie xxx

Peace, Quiet & a Busy Mind

2011-08-06T01:56:00.000-07:00

Once every so often, early in the morning, I creep downstairs to my studio, on the way only stopping to make myself a hotwater honey and ginger drink, today is one of those mornings. I can hear the sound of the rain hitting the roof of my art studio my blinds are open slightly so some light comes through, but the rest of the house is, dare I say it, Quiet...shhhhhh! I love it when I get these times to myself, they are few and far between with a three and a four year old in the house but this morning they seem to be having a lie in as does my husband, and I, my friends are completely and utterly in my bliss.
Whilst I stood waiting for the kettle to boil I looked out of the window at the big old tree in my neighbours garden and I noticed that the edges of the leaves are starting to turn golden, this can only mean one thing, Fall is definately upon us, and the Autumn faeries are working their magic as we speak, I am so excited because for me Autumn is the most magical season of all. That's when my creativity is at it's peak and I generally need a million note pads to get the ideas down.
Well, it seems this season will be no different, I am planning on setting up a healing centre offering holistic treatments, I am, at the minute, in the middle of writing my business plan out, and I can't tell you how excited I am, I know I will do this, this is what I am here to do. I don't normally talk about these things, but I figure if I get it out there, you can all send me support when I'm finding something tricky and you can tell me to pick my ass up when I need it too lol. I figure the bigger the support network I have the better it will be. You guys are my online support network and if you fancy throwing some ideas out there to me that's something I am more than welcome to recieve, I just ask you to try and keep as positive as possible lol! Which you all seem to do anyway! This has been a dream of mine for sometime and for one reason or another I wouldn't allow it to come into fruition, but over the past few months whilst in mediatation the messages have been clear and simple and at times like a smack round the head, messages of now is the time, and follow your heart, you are a healer, open your healing centre, follow your dream, you are completely supported, were all some of the gentler messages I received lol. I figured that they are right, my guids and angels never steer me wrong, I feel the support from all around, this is my dream and instead of wondering what if I'm going to go ahead and do it, I have already visualised how my shop will look and I will hold that thought strong in my mind.
So, my lovely readers, what have you all been up to recently? I am in the process of organising my studio, I like organsied messiness lol, I'm making some art journals and some written journals to sell, my drop into the art shop this morning to get some supplies, and the haberdashery to get some ribbon I love being all creative, thinking of selling them on Etsy, I haven't sold on there before but I'm not willing to be ripped off on ebay with the selling costs skyrocketing I'm not prepared to go there thats for sure.
Well whatever your weekend holds I hope you have fun, and stay safe, be kind to eachother and share your love. I'll be going to the airshow on Sunday, I'm hoping the weather holds out but I'm more excited to watch the Red Arrows, they really are genius with how they throw this planes about!
Till next time, stay safe xxx

Yay !!! I Could Burst.....

2011-08-02T14:03:00.000-07:00

OMG Well I am so pleased to be able to report that if you click the following link it will take you to my first column, whoot! If you want to read it go HERE. iI'm really proud that I was asked to become a regular columnist for them, so exciting.
In other news, I'm business planning my healing centre, it's always been a dream and I am now more than ready to make it become a reality, so I'm using the manifestation method to help me focus on what I want and I'm being really specific. I know when this comes to fruition I will be so proud of myself, I'm also looking forward to the journey too, as the people that make it big say the journey can be the best part lol.
My beautiful boys are finally off for the summer and they are having a ball, the weathers nice and they are playing out pretty much every day, my eldest who is four loves to play on the wii he's very good at tennis and has beaten me a couple of times and my youngest who is three likes the golfing of there and i have to stay he's suprisingly good at it hahahaha. They must get it from Lee, he's great on the wii, I tend to stick to what I know on there like wii fit, and just dance hahaha yeah just dance I can pull the moves like the cool kids can.....
I feel so lucky, this year my fruit trees have all bore fruit and plenty of it, I have Plums, Apples and Pears, I can't wait until they fall so I can start eating them. My boys asked me when I was making some pumpkin soup yesterday so I told them as soon as we could get hold of a pumkin I would make some soup with it lol apparently it's their favourite, now that's what I like to hear.
I have also been planning out my vegtable garden for next year, I need to build it but I have the seeds at the ready and I am really excited to do this, I love getting the garden looking like it does in my dreams, I am slao desperate for a cherry tree, the bark turns red and looks beautiful so it's on my wish list.
Got to admit I am so looking forward to fall, ah the colours of that season just fill my heart with joy, its time for wrapping up warm and drinking hot chocolate by the mug full, it's my favourite season of all.
There are so many things to plan for before then, so I had better get a move on, let me know what you all think of my column, and tell me what you have all been up to its been way to long.

Busy Busy

2011-07-17T13:57:00.000-07:00

I have some really exciting news that I am really wanting to share with you all, but I can't do it until everything has been confirmed. But I can promise you that there will be shouting from the rooftops once everything is in place.
Over recent weeks I have been spending time in the art studio trying to gain some inspiration for artwork I want to get down, I've also been making my own art journals, I figured that paying £20 upwards wasn't acceptable lol especially not the way I go through them, so I got to making my own, first one was fab, but now I can't seem to make them up, I had a break through after the fifth time of trying and am really pleased with the outcome. Im thinking I could make handmade BOS, Journals Notebooks different sizes shapes patterns, head is rushing with ideas.
I've been watching the Space Shuttle Discovery on its last mission, infact Ive been watching Nasa TV online since the day it launched lol good job I work for myself, Its so interesting to watch and I am really sad about it's final journey, space travel really fascinates me, although I'm still unconvinced that we have been to the moon!! Honestly thats best left for another post at a later date.
I'm making a start on some Samhain preparations, it's one of my favourite festivals and whilst its still three months away, its a busy week in this house as my two boys celebrate their birthdays two dats before and two days after Samhain itself lol So you can see why I like to be prepared. As the boys are at school now we are thinking of having a party at a soft play centre for them where they can invite some of their friends along too. I love Samhain it's a real family celebration in our house, and this year will be no different, we will decorate the house as usual and we will bake and eat and just generally have a wonderful celebration.
Well, the boys finish for summer this week, we have some fun things planned with them and theres will be an air display taking place next week in our town so we will go and watch that, I want to take them to see cars 2 at the cinema too, Im sure Im going to have just as much fun as they are haha.
The weather here has taken a turn for the worse we have had rain all weekend, although I can't complain my fruit trees look beautiful I have an abundance of fruit on all three trees this year, I have also planted some chilli plants too lol I love spicey food! Will take pictures once I remember.
How are all of you doing, let me know what you've been up, I will be able to share my news with you in a week or so so keep posted xxx

I'm Being Featured

2011-07-08T06:27:00.000-07:00

I'm being featured as Artist of the Month over at The Secret Life of the American Working Witch you should all go check it out, Kallan was kind enough to want to showcase some of my art too...I am feeling very happy about this.
Y'all go look and let me know what you think, I even got to blog post! And you all know how 'wordy' I can be haha.
I'll be back in a few days to tell you where else I am being featured too, exciting stuff people! Oh by the way how are you all?

Open for Business

2011-06-20T13:00:00.000-07:00

I wanted to make the official announcement here first, I've had a couple of people testing out my website for me, but now we know that everything is working fine I wanted to let you all know that the doors are open for business. The website address you will need is :http://theredpixie.moonfruit.com I have linked it to paypal for payments as its easier and safer for both parties, you no longer have to have a paypal account to use it which is even better. As time goes on I will probably introduce something other than paypal but for now it's my best option.
I will be adding new art to the shop as soon as I have finished, and I will still post to my facebook account as and when I remember but pridominantly I will use the site and my lovely blog for any news and updates. I can't tell you all how excited I am about my new venture.
I will be posting worldwide, but for those of you living in the UK I am able to offer free postage, for those of you overseas shop as normal I will then notify you of the additional postage to your country. I will keep the shipping costs as low as humanly possible. I hate going to buy something and finsing out the shipping will cost me more than the item, makes me not want to buy it! So I promise low postage on all overseas postage.
There is also a guestbook on the site now, so if you stop by I'd be really grateful for you leaving me a message and feel free to leave me your thoughts on if you think I can improve anything or if there is something you would like to see that isn't already there. That goes for art too, don't be shy about commenting on what you would like to see up in the shop!
So I urge you all to go take a look and let me know what you all think, I look forward to hearing your comments.
Pix xxx

Greetings From The Studio

2011-06-15T06:20:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to let you know that I haven't fallen off the face of the planet, I am in the middle of designing myself an art website and it's keeping me busier than I thought it would! I shall be back to regualr posting once it is completed (hopefully this weekend) I am so tired it feels like I haven't stopped!

Hope you guys are all ok and life is treating you kindly, fill me in on your stories of what you have all been up to.

Happy Full Moon and Happy Luna Eclipse xxx

Something Fun - Dementia Test

2011-06-02T14:48:00.000-07:00

I had to share this with you guys, post the results in my comments section xxx

A Yearly Dementia Test

It's that time of year for us to take our annual senior citizen test.
Exercise of the brain is as important as exercise of the muscles. As we grow older, it's important to keep mentally alert. If you don't use it, you lose it!

Below is a very private way to gauge how your memory compares to the last test. Some may think it is too easy but the ones with memory problems may have difficulty. Take the test presented here to determine if you're losing it or not.

The spaces below are so you don't see the answers until you've made your answer.

OK, relax, clear your mind and begin.

1. What do you put in a toaster?

Answer: 'bread.' If you said 'toast' give up now and do something else.
Try not to hurt yourself.

If you said, bread, go to Question 2.

2. Say 'silk' five times. Now spell 'silk.' What do cows drink?

Answer: Cows drink water. If you said 'milk,' don't attempt the next question. Your brain is over-stressed and may even overheat. Content yourself with reading a more appropriate literature such as Auto World.

However, if you said 'water', proceed to question 3.

3. If a red house is made from red bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks, what is a green house made from?

Answer: Greenhouses are made from glass. If you said 'green bricks,' why are you still reading these???
If you said 'glass,' go on to Question 4.

4 Without using a calculator - You are driving a bus from London to

Milford Haven in Wales .   In London , 17 people get on the bus.
In Reading , 6 people get off the bus and 9 people get on.
In   Swindon, 2 people get off and 4 get on.
In Cardiff ,11 people get off and 16 people get on.
In Swansea , 3 people get off and 5 people get on.
In Carmathen, 6 people get off and 3 get on.
You then arrive at Milford Haven.

Without scrolling back to review, how old is the bus driver?

Answer: Oh, for crying out loud!
Don't you remember your own age?
It was YOU driving the bus!!

If you pass this along to your friends, pray they do better than you.

PS: 95% of people fail most of the questions!!

Space Cleansing

2011-05-28T10:25:00.000-07:00

Today, I thought about posting about Space Cleansing, I know I promised to do this as some of you have been asking lol.

Space Cleansing in itself is a pretty simple act, however, things I have read or watched on the internet seemed to have over complicated the process somewhat and really there is no need.

Space Cleansing is really more about you! Hanh on, there I go again, Right STOP! Pixie, say it how you mean it.

This is how I do my Space Cleansing: I usually wear my comfy clothes, and I work with my own element of water and I also use sound too, it can depend on my mood and how deep of a cleanse the room requires. I take as much out of the room as physically possible, because it's easier if the room is as empty as possible - I mean within reason, no one is going to make you move that massive side unit out of the room but definately needs to moved enough so you can physically get round it or at least get an arm in.

So, make sure that your windows are open, even if it's only a teeny tiny bit, that way the energy you are trying to dispell can remove itself from the room. I like to work anti clockwise around the room, keeping the door closed. Now here's the fun part, I like to start shaking my jingle bells from the floor up as high as I can reach to the ceiling and I do that all around the room, making sure I have covered as much of the room as I can get too. Then if there is any furniture I have in there I go over that too. Then I stand in the middle of my room and with my hands held out by my sides palms up I fill the room with my intentions. So if its my living room, I fill it with peaceful, energy, filled with warm fuzzies and love and laughter. Once I feel this is completed, (and you will only know by your gut) Then I bring in my furniture that I removed from the room and arrange it once more.

There are some other things that I would love to share with you about this, you can pretty much use anything to cleanse a room, smudge sticks, a candle, incense, spring water in a spray bottle with maybe a good cleansing crystal at the bottom, even your own hands as you can clap your way around the room. One thing I would say is that its a good idea to know what you want from a room, so for example, for a childs room you would want to fill the room with calming peaceful energies so when they go to bed at night they will feel relaxed. For an adults bedroom, maybe you'd want to fill it with passion and so on and so on.

Also, you should know you can do this after any argument has taken place, or you feel a shift in energy in the room or even after a celebration. One thing I will add is that the spray bottle is a fabulous alternative if you can not use smudge sticks, I pop a citrine crystal in the bottom of my bottle and spritz the room using the same method as I have mentioned. You do not have to keep it to a specific moon cycle although I am partial to doing large cleanses on or around the waning moon cycle as that works well for me.

One thing I will say is, there is no right or wrong way to do this, it really is all about what feels right to you as an individual. But it really works, and the more you do it the more you will become intune with the energies of your rooms in the house or office.

Please do not fall for the people who sell 'cleansing bells' at £70 a pop, they are no different from you using your hands, and they come free of charge lol

Remember, Relax, tune in to the room, and Feel.

If you have any questions please ask I'll be more than happy to answer anything you have to ask.

I've included a picture of the Jingle Bells - They are so cute lol

Have fun and leave me your comments xxx

Change is as good as the rest

2011-05-13T13:48:00.000-07:00

I've redesigned my art blog, and I LOVE it, I wanted to give it a more 'grown up' look I mean I'm 33 and I thought it was about time I showed that I'm serious about how I want to project my artwork to the world, so if you want to take a look feel free, here's the LINK and let me know your thoughts.

I'm also thinking, as much as I love the look of this blog that maybe it's time we got all grown up over here too. I love the red on this blog, it suits my personality - alittle firey when needed, with a soft sensual side lol. Anyway, I'm not too sure, but when I change one blog it feels natural to want a fresh start on the other so, I may change it over the coming weeks.

I'm also, as requested, going to be writing a blog up on Space Cleansing, I don't normally manually write my blogs out first beacause I normally just let myself waffle on lol as I'm sure you are aware. But, because the topic of Space Cleansing is detailed I'm trying to make it as reader friendly as possible because I can talk myself round in circles at the best of times haha. So in a couple of days my Space Cleansing post will be up for you all to read. Yay!

We've had some thunderstorms over the last few days, and as much as I love a good storm, these were loud bangs of thunder that sounded just like it was right over our house....eek! at one point there was thunder and lightening and no rain which I found kinda odd, not something I am used to over here.

I'm so tired recently, I think I've allowed somethings to stress me out and its left me feeling bogged down and ill! Not ideal when you have two beautiful children bounding their way through the house wanting to play haha.

I had some really sad news this week, my best friend who I have known since I was three years old, called me, to tell me her mum had passed away suddenly. OMG I felt like someone had pulled the carpet from underneath my feet. She told me everything that happened and we had a massive heart to heart, both shed a few tears remembered things from being children and had a cheeky giggle at some memories. The funeral will be in a couple of weeks and I have said I will attend, it'll be a good opportunity to say goodbye, its so shocking as she was only 54, so very young, she was such a lovely lady too. :) I know that where she has gone to she will be with her mum and a nice warm apple pie lol.

So, in other news, the boys are having the best time at school, I love knowing they love it there, it makes it so easy for them to get up in a morning and go to play all day, I'm so proud of them and the teachers can't seem to praise them enough, they said that they are the most poilte children they have ever had in the nursery - WOW. Shame they don't always bring their manners back home with them but to be honest as long as they are using them when they are out I don't mind reminding them they still have to use them once they are home lol.

Tell me what you guys have been up to, it's almost summer here, what are your plans for the summer?

The Test Result

2011-04-26T10:12:00.000-07:00

As most of you know, who read my last blog post I was using the holiday weekend to test out my 'how many negativce thoughts do I have' well people, to my honest shock and suprise the number was way lower than I anticipated. Friday I moved my ring a total of 6 times, Saturday I moved it 10 times, sunday I moved it 2 times and Monday I moved it 1 time. So over four days I had a total of 19 moves each one being a negative thought. When I say it like that I think it's bad 19 negative thought OMG !

I also noticed a pattern, the times I moved it the most were all to do with negative financial thoughts, I worry about money, being self employed does that to you, but I have let it effect every area of my life. Now to most people who are probably thinking (shes a fruit loop)? I'm not honestly, because here's the thing, I learn't that the only negative thoughts I had were all about money, finance, cashflow. If I hadn't have done this test of change my ring to the opposite hand everytime I had a negative thought I would constantly be thinking that I think negatively about everything and thats not the case. I noticed I'm pretty up beat most of the time, and before I did this test, I would listen to certian individuals say the opposite about me, well they are so wrong, Im a happy person, and now my next step is to change my thought pattern about the way I allow myself to think about money.

It also made me think how other people effected my thoughts about money when I was growing up, the attitude of my parents view of money, all that effects you, so now I am re-training my brain to think about money the way I want to think about it. There is a meditation I am doing about four times a week, or more should I feel the need and it helps you to refocus your thoughts into a positive light. Negative thinking is a great lover of blocking your way, it kinda feeds of worry and fear, and I don't want to feed the fear any longer.

I already feel so much lighter about the future, and the way I think about things, I love cosmic ordering, and this tends to work best when you 100% have faith in what you are ordering, you have to believe 100% that it will happen, there is no need to know how it will happen you just have to know it will. I used to cosmic order all of the time, and I would generally get what I ordered, I haven't been able to do this whilst my head has been focusing on the negative because it blocks what I am trying to order. Have any of you tried Cosmic Ordering? And if you have what were your results?

Also, its alomst Beltane YAY! I ahve actually organised myself so well that I'm pretty much sorted for the celebrations, my altar looks so nice and I feel the love coming from it, it just makes me smile to be near it. Whilst the moon is waning, I have been space clearning/smudging however you want to say it, I like to use sound to move the energy, I use a bell and I always have my window open to do this so I can move the negative energy out of the room and then when I can feel the shift in energy I then fill the room with my intentions and love. I find each room has a unique purpose, so each room is filled with a different intention so for example in a child's room can be filled with the intention of peace and clamness and maybe the marital bedroom can be filled with love and passion. I think maybe I should do a whole differnt post on this what do you think, let me know if you're interested in me doing a post on space clearing and I'll make that my next post.

Hope you are all enjoying life, and life is treating you well, leave me a comment and let me know.

Time to Make the Change

2011-04-21T07:58:00.000-07:00

I've decided it's definately time now to be the change - I am tired of feeling sorry about certain situations in my life and then not bothering to change them, stuck in a rut complaining and doing nothing. So from here on in, I'M MAKING THE CHANGE. I will cast off the cloak of 'woe is me' and replace it with a new brighter one that 'will make the changes that are needed'. Someone recently said "Nothing will change unless we take a few risks along the way, and we do something to change things" How right is this, it's a perfect read for me right now.

A few will know every-so-often I have a confidence crisis that hits every area of my life lol it's silly really, because this is one of the things I want to change in my life, the only thing stopping me from having the life I want is..well...me!

So, starting from now I am tring something I read in a magazine, they suggested for every negative thought you move your bracelet from one wrist to the next, I'm using a ring lol just because I want to be different haha I'm going to test over the weekend how many times I change hands...this should be interesting as I am putting into place, making the changes needed to become the person I want to be lol Are y'all still with me lol. I'll let you know how I get on.

Also I'm cracking on with my guest blog post which is happening next week - will let you know about the date closer to the time. Other than that I hope the sun is shining where you are and you're all smiling brightly. I'm hungry so I'm off to make something to eat, then maybe some art.

Have a wonderful weekend people and enjoy every second whatever you all decide to do.

Pixie Kisses xxx

Busy in The Studio

2011-04-19T10:36:00.000-07:00

Things are busy in the studio, most of which I will share with you all at a later date because mostly its stuff thats in the pipeline. I've been asked to guest blog at at couple of my regular haunts which I am super excited about, I will post more details about those when they come up.

I felt my mood dip last night so I listed to my meditation again and it helped today I am sat burning a yellow candle anointed with lemon essential oil and its just making me smile constantly, and has really lifted my mood, also my friend from yesterdays post is also feeling better - thank the gods.

I feel like Im a sponge for picking up other peoples emotions at times, and whilst its great to be that intune with people its not so great when you're sat in a coffee shop and someone a few tables away is feeling like shit because I then pick up that feeling. Now I have tried the protection techniques of the bubble and the cloak and they just don't work for me I think I have to do something with abit more umf behind it so if you guys have any suggestions please feel free to let me know.

Tonight I am going to make a vision board, only a small one regarding the business, I'm thinking it will keep me focused and help direct me when I feel abit wayward, the nights before and after the full moon still hone its power so even though what I'm dooing isn't a spell I still like to be within the right phase of the moon lol.

I think I'm going to smudge tomorrow, the office mainly but it won't harm to do the whole house, feel like it needs a good old cleanse.

It's not too far of Beltane here, so I'm going to start preparing my celebrations soon, whoot.

What's everyone been up to?

Bladderwrack Collection

2011-04-05T10:24:00.000-07:00

This afternoon we spent some time with the boys down at the beach, I love doing that, it blows away the cobwebs and makes you feel alive, you get to feel the full force of the wind hitting you from every angle as the tide was heading out.

The boys ran around like little looneys and it was fun to watch, we don't often get down to the ocean during daily life, business and the chores can take presidence of everything else. My eldest boy was noticing lots of bladderwrack (seaweed) on the beach but wouldn't touch it lol we soon got him over that fear and before long my little witchlet was helping me harvest some for my store cupboard.

Here is a photo of some of the things me and the boys collected.....

The boys found some beautiful shells that they wanted to keep hold of and a rather large crab claw, which my youngest was most proud to find haha. I can't believe how much fun they had collecting things and asking questions about the different types of Bladderwack they could spot on the beach. I'm sure it will be most entertaining to see the teachers faces when they go into school and tell them they was collecting bladderwrack lol! I guess I'll be explaining a thing or two to them.

Lee had fun too, teching the boys when to jump away from the waves, here they are waiting for the next wave to hit their feet. I must admit I did laugh at my youngest who bided his time and splashed daddy at his best opportunity.....

I really need to make more time to go down there, it weirdly makes me feel at peace, i love listening to the rythem of the ocean and the wildlife down there, and the wind blowing your hair all over. I feel like I had so much fun doing this with the boys, they have learned so much this afternoon and they enjoyed being explorers on an adventure looking for the hidden treasures of the ocean.....their words not mine. Today I feel at peace.

How was your day, and what was you up to today or this week, would love to hear from you all xxx

I Did It

2011-04-01T06:32:00.000-07:00

I am so proud of myself, I set myself an art challenge for the whole of March and I completed it, the reason this made me so happy was in part because it was the first personal challenge I have set and secondly because I actually completed it, even during days when all I really wanted to do was curl up and sleep lol.

I thought I'd share some of my favourite pieces with you all here, now I'm only sharing the pictures I took to load on the art blog, some of these, like Ganesh are in the middle of being painted and will post them once they are finished.

I'll be glad to get some me time back, although throughout this process it brought me new ideas of things I want to give a go, it was definately worth doing. I will do another art challenge this year, I am planning on my next one being in September.

Some things I think I will be doing this week is catching up on reading some of the books I ordered, spending more time with the family and kicking my arse into shape with some Zumba. I will also be starting my art journaling, EEK! I am so excited about this, I have never done art journaling before but I am excited to see where that leads.

I don't know about you guys but I can certainly feel the effects of Mercury retrograding again! ugh, everything seems to stand still or be late or have some kind of technical issue lol I try and laugh it off but sometimes, it's just not fun for the eighth time of trying to send an email and it won't leave haha. Good news (not) Mercury is retrograding until April 24th! So watch out, it seems to effect anything to do with communications and try not to sign contracts off during this time either as they could turn out to be problematic. Good Luck eith that one lol Let me know how it goes.

I tried a spell on the last full moon, and I have to admit it was more for fun than anything, it was one I found in a book, all I needed was and iron pyrite crystal, dried juniper berries and glass jar, and some gold candles. Basically it was to charge the crystal which would then be charged with luck and good fortune by having the candles lit, placing the crysal in the bowl with the berries over night durning the full moon, the next day it should be fully charged, and you can use it in any competitions or games of luck you go in for. Now like I say I did this for a bit of fun, and as you probably guessed it didn't work. One thing I did notice though was how detatched I felt from the crystal and how lifeless the crystal felt. I am now waiting for the full moon to recharge the crystal and hopefully charge it back to it's former glory.

Have any of you ever experienced anything like that, where you have followed a spell that wasn't one of your own and it, failed for what ever reason, or it totally decharged the crystal like mine lol. I'd love to hear some of your stories let me know I'm not the only one that things go pear shaped for lol.

So what have my lovelies been up to? Do tell I've missed being on this blog, and have missed all of you too.

Huggles & Pixie Dust.

Pix xxx

Time Flys

2011-03-26T12:08:00.000-07:00

Where does the time go? Honestly it only felt like yesterday I was starting my 31 day art challenge and I am already nearing the end, theres only six days left. The days fly by, days in to weeks in to months and we are almost at April already! Ah well, at least the weather is picking up, I'm looking forward to getting the plants into the garden this weekend.

Today I really wanted to share something with you all, now I can vouch that this works because I have done it and it worked really well. I have asked Lyn over at Witch Blog if I could use this potion here, giving Lyn all of the credit for the most brilliant Full Moon Prosperity Potion EVER! I kid you not, I did this the last two full moons and going straight into a waning cycle afterwards I can tell you it was indeed a very prosperous time. Lyn was kind enough to let me link it up for you guys, infact I think you should all follow her anyway her posts are always well written and very interesting.

I think in an economy like this we can all use a helping hand so give it a try at the next full moon and let me know how you get on.

Because I am so eclectic I don't tend to pigeon hole myself with lables, but I do feel my path changing all the time, and over the last year or so I have had two major pulls one into Shamnic Healin,g and the other into Hoodoo (do not mistake this for voodoo they are not the same thing, nor are they similar in any way, shape or form) I managed to find myself a really good book on amazon called stick's stones, roots and bones I have literally only flicked through a few of the pages but it sounds like everything I have been looking for. I can not wait for later tonight when I can sit down and read it, I have always been interested in root work and mojo bags etc, I will keep you closely posted on the book and how its working for me.

I'm hoping to get to London at some point this year, there is a bookshop near Covent Garden that sells books on the craft, called Treadwells, have a look at the website and you'll see why I'm so pushing for a London visit click Here how magical does that place sound! I really am keeping everything crossed for a visit.

In other news, I'm looking more into art journaling, and whimsical illustrations to further extend my knowledge on things I'm interested in drawing. I'm getting out in the garden this weekend and planting some beautful plants I bought a while ago. The boys are loving school and are coming on leaps and bounds, I am so proud of my babies, but seriously, where has the time gone, they will be 4 and 5 this year! Jees it only seemed like yesterday I was pregnant with them. No more though, very happy with the two we have, and Lee is doing well, he has his good and bad days like most of us but I am very proud of him, he has done so well since his illness last year.

Also have any of you guys followed this woman on youtube CharmingPixieFlora for those who haven't she is a must visit, I love her videos, infact I have followed a few of them and they have always worked so well for me, she is like the happiest person on the planet and the video I linked you up with is a particular favourite of mine. Let me know what you all think.

Well I think that's it from me for now at least, I have to get some art sorted for my other blog! Let me know what you have all been up to.

Lots of Love Pix xxx

Good Times

2011-03-16T05:29:00.000-07:00

I HAD to share my news, I have SOLD my first piece of artwork OMG OMG OMG *running around doing a happy dance* How amazing is that, it was my latest work a sketch of Kate Moss, I was pleased with the results, the buyers wanted to buy the original YAY! so I obviously said yes, they was more than happy with the price too.

I feel so happy, and really just wanted to spread the goodness to all of my beautiful followers here.... good times ahead, they come to those who wait! As you can tell I'm so excited lol, I wonder iof I will feel like this with every piece I sell rather or if it's just because it's the first lol.

As most of you know here, I have been challenging myself everyday for the whole of march on my art blog, and I am so glad that I did, I have learnt so much and am constantly learning everyday, so yay for me.

As I am sure you all know by now, we have a 'super moon' this weekend, I for one can already feel it's energy, I love the full moon, the moon is stunningly beautiful at anytime for me but I shall be out with my camera taking the best pictures I can. It's a great weekend ahead, it's Comic Relief on Friday, the full moon saturday and the MotoGP is back on Sunday .... whoot, I cannot wait to watch Valentino Rossi on his Ducati racing round that track. And I am sure they'll be a little bit of magic afoot too.

I am already planning for Lee's Birthday which isn't until next month, but it coinsides with the childrens half term two week break, so there will be some days out planned, Lee's auntie won a ticfket to the world of Beatrix Potter up in the Lake District, and I can't wait to go and look around Hill Top Farm and the museum, they keep everything as she left it, including some of her original artwork, I am like a little girl thinking about going there, i love Beatrix Potter and think what she did not only for the Lake District, but what she achieved as a woman in her own riught is just quite simply amazing.

Hill Top Farm

So busy times ahead, and I've not even mentioned how busy we are with the business, we are so lucy and so blessed to even have work in the current climate!

Just one more thing I wanted to touch on and that was the events of Japan, I swear eveyday it seems like I am glued to the news channel, my thoughts go out to all those people suffering and I am sending as much healing and peace to them as I possibly can, they had three disasters in five days I mean, omg, those prro people, they must just be living in complete and utter shock and fear and that doen't even begin to touch on the nuclear issue......I hope they can find some kind of peace soon.

Would love to hear all of your latest happenings.....where've you been, what've you been up to? spill the beans lol

Sending Pixie Kisses and Wishes too xxxx

So Much On

2011-03-10T13:36:00.000-08:00

Busy as a bee, well at least thats how it seems to be around here at the minute, not that I am complaining, I really love to be busy. Sometimes in this house it's hard to find a second to yourself especially with two very demanding little boys, who by the way have glowing reports from nursery whoot!

So everyday I have been writing my morning pages, for those of you who follow my art adventures you'll know that my morning pages are part of the process, and they work like a dream, I do them before I go to work every morning and it just gets all the yukky stuff out of my head so it isn't with me all day long, its like a cleansing process before I start my day.

So I was totally spoilt for my birthday last Sunday, Lee bought me a stunning laptop, the boys bought me a pink iPod, Lee's parents bought me some jewellery and my brother and his family bought me a recipe book on cookies and some cabbages and carrots to grow in my garden, I am so looking forward to getting my veg patch on the go, I have all the plans on paper I just need the spare time to go forth and start with the dig lol here's a picture of some of the wonderful gifts I was lucky enough to receive for my birthday...

How lucky am I.....VERY. I was also treated to a meal out with my favourite boys lol, they were all very well behaved, even through the lovely profiteroles they chose for dessert.

Work has been mad busy, I mean this is the best start to a year we have ever had, in the history of the business, so that is truely fantastic and I want that to continue, for many more years to come. I have been thinking about branching myself out alittle lately, in regards to my art, I am thinking of maybe trying to sell some prints here and there, I'm still in my thinking stages at the minute so I have no actual action plan here, but I have learnt alot from my 31 day art challenge, and I know I will never stop learning, but I think I may be ready to dip my toe in the water of trying to sell some prints, it would be a great sideline and there is no pressure for me to sell them as its just a hobby right now. So in respect of all that I have attached some glimpses of art I have created this week, I have created lots but these are my favourite pieces of the week and thought I would share them here with all of you...

Butterfly

Ganesh

Lady GaGa

Would love to know your thoughts on the art and let me know whats happening in your world, it seems far too long since I was last here.

Pix xxx

Update

2011-03-03T14:28:00.000-08:00

Ok, so I thought I had better keep you all in the picture as to why I haven't updated on this blog much recently. Well I have decided that I needed a challenge, so I am artistically challening myself, everyday for the whole of March I am blogging on my art blog a new piece of art which can be anything from a doodle to a completed eygptian goddess.

I'm not sure how many of you follow my art blog who follow me on here so if you want to follow my art blog you can do that HERE. And for those of you who don't fancy following my art blog, thats ok, I will update you here, once a week with my creations.

In other news, I've been organising myself, designing my garden ready for planting my veg seeds out and trying to ignore the fact im gonna be 33 on Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!! In order to do this I am spending the day in the garden with Lee and the boys gardening and generally having fun in the sun (I'm not sure if its going to be sunny but Im hopeful) I have some lovely plants to get outside and am really looking forward to getting the garden and making it beautiful for the summer. I think I've got to a point in my life where I don't need 'things' I have everything I could want, I have a great family, wonderful friends who could ask for more?

Anyway below are my pictures from my art challenge day one to day three. As always I love to hear your feedback...... Let me know what you guys have been up to xxx

Day One - The Colour Cyclone

Day Two - Faerie Sleeping under a Rose

Day Three - Sketch of Madonna - taken from the True Blue Album

Let me know your thoughts, and what you have been up to?

Plans into Action

2011-02-13T13:44:00.000-08:00

Today I foud myself contemplating, among the usual things you have to do, like clean, cook, family time etc etc.

I've been looking on the internet at art courses, and decided that I can't afford to do one nor do I have that amount of spare time on my hands, not with a business, two children, one husband and my creative muse, its just too much to take on. So I started looking at something I have never done before, Art Journaling. It would give me my daily creative outlet, without it having to be such a major peice everytime I pick up a pencil. I love my major peices but sometimes I just want to sit and paint a rainbow or a flower or soemthing thats not requiring much thought at all. Ihave found some amazing online ppoele who either run wrkshops or have websites that have a community attached so im looking into that, and will keep you all posted.

As tomorrow is Valentines Day, I hope you all have a fab day, wether you celebrate it or not, not matter if you are in a relationship or not, you can tell at least one person that you love them, beit your best mate, or your lover. Valentines Day should be celebrated by us all with all our friends and loved ones, I hate that the day is so commercialised towards couples! So if your single, call up your best friend and tell them that you love their crazy ass just for being them!

So, I have so much going on in my world right now that I have decided to schedule time to blog, and art etc I need to fit these things in around the business and it can get hard to remember it all in my brain. I'm going to be able to blog 3 times a week on this blog and hopefully twice a week on my art blog, I have so much art to do and new things in the pipeine im so excited about but will keep you posted on everything...I promise.

So what are your plans for Valentines Day? Do you celebrate it? Also let me know what's happening in your world.

Write Soon

Pix xxx

She Lives

2011-02-03T12:41:00.000-08:00

Hi Guys,

'Tis true I am still alive haha, well what a start to the year! (I know we are in February already) but our business as many of you know is Plumbing and Heating and so, we have faced our busiest winter period to date!

I won't ask how all your Yule's and Christmas' went as in February that just seems to weird a question, and makes me realise just how long I have been away for lol! But I will say this, I hope your new years have gotten off to the the best possible start.

Last year I promised myself that I would become the super organised person I once was, and it's a promise that I seem to have kept, not only am I on top of things at work but at home too, and it feels nice to know where we are and what we are doing.

One thing I really want to get my hands on this year is our garden, my plans are grand as always but with some hard work I can ttally see them coming together. I plan to have a small vegetable plot, we don't have the biggest grounds, but growing as much of our own fruit and veg has become something of a mission of mine. So I have lists, I have BIG lists, filled with seeds for all the fruit and veg I want to try and grow, and pumpkins are at the top of that list lol. Of course I will be getting the boys involved in planting the seeds and watering the plot, they seem to be very interested in where things come from, and what they are eating, which for me is fantastic theya re only 3 and 4 years old but these are good habits to get them into.

I also have ideas for my flower beds too, and the back garden, all beit tiny I have some grand ideas for that, but I think I'm gonna need hubbys advise on sourcing some of the items for that. I'm pretty excited, I've always wanted a garden that I can be proud of, I'm not the greenest fingered person in the world but I love giving things a go, and if I don't try how will I ever know if I can do these things.

I seem to have an eye for bargains too, in the pound shop in my local town they were selling off very nice hanging baskets for next to nothing, so this weekend I'm going to go and grab myself some bargains, I will take pictures and post here with what I buy.

I also am on the lookout for yellow candles, I will go into my local faerie shop and get them from there, she's lovely the girl that runs it, and it just feels so magical when you walk through the door.

I have had a few blogger issues too, I have been unable to upload pictures for my art blog, I have no idea why, I was three days into my challenge too lol typical! I'll restart the challenge once I sort out the issues, I'm sure its something and nothing. I have been doing lots of artwork recently, I have a sketch of Isis, one of Brighid, and was thinking about one of Artemis or Aphrodite.... many many options. I've been recommended an art book by my lovely friend Emily Magee, I'm just waiting for it to arrive, I'm pretty excited, she said its a brilliant book. I know The Artists way really worked well for me, with the morning pages and all so hopefully this one will kind of carry on from where that left off.

So there, seems to be quite alot going on in my life, but what about all of you, how did January pan out for you and your families, what are your plans for 2011? Please feel free to leave me a comment, let me know you came by, I'd love to hear from you.

Much Love

Pixie xxx

What's your Personal Year Number?

2010-12-31T11:01:00.000-08:00

In the spirit of it almost being 2011, I wanted to post this today so you can all have a look at what your year may hold for you.

According to the teachings of Numerology, we each have a personal energy number for each year. The energy of this personal number can give us clues as to what particular experiences we may encounter through the coming months.

There are several methods of calculating our personal year number and several ideas and thoughts of how to count the year. Some people take it from birthday to birthday and this method works well but you will experience the influence of two numbers as the year itself changes. For the purpose of simplicity (and I love simplicity) I am going to take the year from January 1st to December 31st. This brings a bright fresh start to the New Year.
To calculate your Personal Year Number simply add your day of birth number, your month of birth number and the number of the year in question.

Example: Birth month October = 10 = 1+0 = 1
Birth day = 16 = 1=6 =7
Year number 2011 = 2+0+1+1 =4
Your equation would be 1+7+4 =12 = 1+2 =3
Your personal year number for 2011 is 3

Year Number One

Generally speaking, the energy of the number one is about the self and heralds a time of new beginnings for you. Anything connected with self development and improvement gets a boost, so if you’ve been really meaning to get around to taking a course or getting going on a new hobby, now is the time to actually make it happen. One energy is also helpful if you’re planning to start your own business. This is your year, so go for it.

Year Number Two

Two is about Justice and fair play, so you may possibly find yourself dealing with these issues this year. The energy of Two brings the opportunity to really look at our relationships with others. This is the time to think about how we interact and communicate with the people who matter to us, whether they are friends, family, lovers or colleagues. In a Two year, we may find ourselves making new friendships and outgrowing others.

Year Number Three

This is the number of manifestation and brings the energy of learning and development, so a three year is the time to begin to create the future you wish to have. You may find yourself re-training or learning a new skill this year which will take you ahead in the long run. The energy around you this year brings opportunities to explore your creative talents, whether they be painting, cooking, sewing, writing or anything else. Whatever your creative talent is now is the time to let it loose.

Year Number Four

The energy of the four enables us to create a stable environment in which to live and work. It might feel like a bit of a slow year when nothing much exciting is actually happening, but it’s very much about laying solid foundations for what comes next. Make the most of the energy by working slowly and steadily towards bigger goals and appreciate the simple pleasures of home, family and friends. The bonds you forge in a four year will last for years to come. It’s also a wonderful year to spend as much time as possible in nature, tuning into its cycles and rhythms.

Year Number five

A five year brings a greater sense of personal freedom and often brings opportunities for travel and adventures. Communication is the key this year, especially with those people you are close to. If you get the chance to travel in a five year, grab it as it will broaden your horizons and truly inspire you. If you are unable to physically travel, then it’s the perfect time to expand your thinking through reading or watching films. If you’ve been meaning to get round to writing a book, a five year is the perfect time to start.

Year Number six

Six years bring changes and evolution to where and how you live. It might be a house move or total floor to ceiling revamp of your existing home, a change of job or promotion, a new relationship or existing relationships becoming even deeper. In essence, something at the end of the year is very different to how it was when the year started, but the emphasis is on things getting better and better. It’s also a great year for thinking of ways of earning a living by using your creative skills or beginning a creative project. This is especially true of group ventures.

Year Number seven

Changes can come out of the blue in a seven year that often involve putting our own needs on hold and freely giving our time to someone else. Ultimately, this will benefit us in some way and often enables us to really grow as people. This is the number of inner wisdom and Spirituality and so you may find yourself growing spiritually this year. Seven is also the number of mind energy so if you have been wanting to study, then this is a great time to start.

Year Number eight

A great year for personal growth. This year is very much about finally having the confidence to stand tall and say this is me, this is who I am and to be proud of your achievements. Independence is the key this year . Make the most of it by taking responsibility for yourself. Setting up your own business, becoming involved in organizing events or just helping friends is all possible here. If you have worked with the right attitude and positivity, then you should reap the rewards this year.

Year Number nine

The year of endings and beginnings. Nine is the number of completion and often brings things full circle. As we travel through life we all grow and develop and change and this year is all about stepping out of the old and into the new. Travel is often indicated in a nine year and if you can take advantage of opportunities that come your way. This year number is generally believed to bring luck or a change of luck. People who are sensitive may experience vivid dreams under the influence of nine which are often inspirational in nature. Spend time in nature this year to keep you grounded.

Comments very much appreciated as usual xxx Oh and may all of your 2011, be filled with Good Health, Happiness, Wealth, and Love x

Back when Santa Claus was still Pagan!

2010-12-22T13:26:00.000-08:00

No disrespect to the original author (be it Clement Clark Moore or Henry Livingstone Jr.) I just thought that all the pagan kids in the world would like a story about OUR holiday... the way WE celebrate it.

Please feel free to share with your friends who might enjoy this version of the story.

'Twas the night before Solstice, and all through the house

Not a creature was sleeping, not even a mouse;

The stockings were hung by the hearth with great care,

In hopes that the Holly King soon would be there;

The children were up, their beds long forgot,

Determined to see all the present they got;

As I stoked the fire my sisters all Sang,

The yule log was burning to welcome the Day,

When out in the yard there arose such a clatter,

We sprang from the hearth to see what was the matter.

Away to the window we flew like a flash,

Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The full moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow

Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below,

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,

But a great golden sleigh, and eight giant reindeer,

With a grand jolly driver, all smiles and cheer,

We knew in a moment the Holly King was here.

More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,

And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;

"Now, Imbolc! Ostara! now, Beltane and Litha!

On, Lammas! on Mabon! on, Samhain and Yule!

To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!

Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!"

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,

When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky,

So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,

With the sleigh full of gifts, and The Holly King too.

And then, in an instant, I heard on the roof

The stamping and tramping of each giant hoof.

As we drew in our heads, and were turning around,

Down the chimney The Holly King came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,

And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot;

A bundle of gifts he had flung on his back,

And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.

His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry,

His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!

His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,

And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,

And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath;

He had a broad face and a great round belly,

That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly.

He was grand and important, as kings ought to be;

And we paused when we saw him beside the Yule tree;

But A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,

Soon gave us to know we had nothing to dread;

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,

And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk,

And laying his finger aside of his nose,

And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,

And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.

We all heard him exclaim, when he drove out of sight,

"Happy Solstice to all, and to all a good-night."

Wordless Friday

2010-12-10T05:24:00.000-08:00

Comments welcomed as usual xxx

Santa Claus IS Real

2010-12-08T05:19:00.000-08:00

Eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York's Sun. September 21st, 1897. It goes as so.......

"DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old.
"Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus.
"Papa says, 'If you see it in THE SUN it's so.'
"Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?

"VIRGINIA O'HANLON.
"115 WEST NINETY-FIFTH STREET."

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VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except [what] they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men's or children's, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.

Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no VIRGINIAS. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.

Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that's no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.

You may tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, VIRGINIA, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding.

No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.

Now tell me doesn't that just warm the cockles of your heart hey?

Much News

2010-12-07T13:20:00.000-08:00

I have GREAT news, my hubby fixed my laptop, YAY! So instead of looking for a new one I have my trust old one sat one my knee as I type away, it's like an old friend and I actually believe I may just be lost without it, it's the best laptop I have ever had....so a MASSIVE Thank You has to go to Lee, for being the best husband in the world...EVER!

So, I was sat reading the newspapers online this afternoon, when I came across THIS article. I honestly don't know why after the last time I was horrified by a previous ill printed article did I go back and start reading the paper again. This time ,it seems all of a sudden its wrong to allow inmates who are pagan to worship their festivals, I mean, if you've clicked on the link and taken the time to read the crappy article, I won't go into too much of a long winded rant about how badly presented the whole thing was, and not to mention the several contradictions in itself, and yes, it will probably be tomorow chip paper as we say in the UK. but I have noticed how rialed it makes me when facts are portrayed incorrectly, and yet I know there is very little use in me sending an email to the editor as in this country some people find it wrong that Paganism is back on the map as a recognised religion, never mind the fact it was once the only religion of this country pre christianity anyone who has any interest in religious studies will know this! There was one particular comment that had me laughing though and this was it:-

"I hear that Christian inmates get to celebrate Easter, and are provided with special foods such as turkey and roast spuds, every December 25th. Some even get Christmas pudding and perhaps a light after dinner mint before the Queen's Speech. Allowing such blatent worship every December 25th is PC madness. Stop it now !!" Perfectly said I think! haha!

In other news I've been making spell stars...more on that in another post though, and yesterday I took some pictures which came out far better than I thought they ever would, so here I am sharing them with all of you.

So how are you all doing, are you preped and ready for Yule/Christmas, oh and don't forget to let me know your thoughts on that article.

Till next time

Pix xxx

Death by Laptop

2010-12-04T07:56:00.000-08:00

Ok, so amongst the million other things I spend my day stressing over, I now have a new reason to stress, my laptop died.....along with everything I had on it...and please before you ask....No I dodn't back up, backing up is something I never got into lol. So all the websites I visit and all of my photos (well some of them) are gone! I hate buying new technology, I hate reloading all the programmes onto it, its just a nightmare and don't even get me started on the cost!

Anyhow I'm on the look out for a bargain, see I love things that are different, like ones offs only you can't do that with laptops, but before my laptop died I was surfing around looking at corsets....I love corsets as much as I love shoes haha and thats ALOT, then I sudenly realised I'm certainly not the only one who likes beautifully made garments, from someone who not only has an amazing eye, but has so much talent in handmaking these that its not even funny! I wanted to share these beautiful stunning corsets with you ..... go have a look HERE and make sure you follow her, she is truely amazing and they really are peices of art don't you agree.

So my lovelys Yule is just around the corner and I am going to be in the kitchen making lovely gifts for everyone, and handmaking cards too, I love this time of year.

Anyway, how are all of you and what have you all been up to, let me know it'd be great to hear from you all.

Thanksgiving

2010-11-24T12:56:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend American Friends, I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving Day ...Let the holidays begin xxx

Excitement Has Hit

2010-11-17T11:55:00.000-08:00

OK, so the excitement of Yule has hit me BIG TIME!!! I am soooo freeking excited about this holiday this year...why?...am I mad? I hear you cry, No, I'm not mad ,I can assure you on that, but this year I am handmaking my Yule gifts and I have more ideas than ever, Im really looking forward to getting started on this project, I just need some glass jar that are (not wanting to sound tight fisted) cheap lol and I have pretty much everything else I need.

I've wanted to do this handmade thing for sometime and this year I'm doing it...YAY! Let's hope that the gifts go down as well as I am hoping them to! and I am also making my own cards too, I'm really feeling the crafty vibe this year, and I have to say it makes me feel so excited and childlike, mind you I could blame that on my children, but really it's all me haha. With the boys we are going to make some salt dough decorations for the tree this year and get them to paint them...can you tell I'm excited yet?

Recently I have been busy doing some art rojects I have loaded some pictures HERE so stop by and let me know what you think, I have about a billion more to do and a darling friend has just come to me with an idea that has got me very excited, but for now I will keep that one close to my chest! More on that once it gets off the ground!

I have also finally dragged my brother into the 21st century and got him blogging, he's showcasing his photography so please I urge you all to go take a look and leave him some feedback as we all know how important that is, the link is HERE he would really appreciate some followers so if you like it pass it on to your friends and followers.

So how are your holiday planspanning out? Do you have any yet or are you leaving it until the last minute? Have you all sent your lists to Santa yet? Check this out I found this link LINK I did this for my boys last year and it was brilliant, now apprently they've made changes to it and its new and improved ready for this year, sign up esp if you have small children, its a must!

So that's it from me, for now at least, I have ideas I have to get down in order to make my yule gifts and do some more art, busy as one of santas elves I am haha, let me know whats been happening in your world.

Much Love

Pixie xxx

Energy Boost

2010-11-10T08:37:00.000-08:00

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Has anyone else felt the imence surge of energy over the last few days, jees I have and my creative streak has been pulled to the forefront of eveything else......I've had so many ideas racing through my mind for artwork I now have sketched out ideas for yule cards and have a few designs for christmas cards too.

I have a few areas in life I'd like to get a better balance with, but it feels like Im getting there now, we have changed the furniture round in a few of the rooms in the house and the energy the house has taken on is so light and happy, and thats reflected in all of us living here, we all feel that energy!

I'm thinking about making a few of the christmas gifts this year, I love that handmade touch, its so much more personal and you know someone has spent time thinking about you and has taken the time to pour love into that particular gift...well thats my opinion anyway lol

How do you all feel about 'handmade' would you be happy with that or would you prefer shop bought gifts?

Wordless Friday....a day late!

2010-11-06T06:36:00.000-07:00

Comments welcomed as Always xxx

Busiest Time of the Year

2010-11-04T08:31:00.000-07:00

Belated Samhain Blessings Guys, this time of year is always the busiest time of the year for me not just as a witch but as a mom too, both of my boys were born a year and three days apart and slap bang in the middle of their birthdays is Samhain!

So I had one boy who had his fourth birthday and one boy who had his third birthday, both spoiled beyond belief haha they had a great time on their birthdays and on Samhain we had a little party for them, we baked some cakes and carved some pumpkins and just generally had a lovely time. We had lots of trick or treaters this year, which normally we don't have here, but it was nice to see the parents out with their little witchlings and wizards who had also dressed for the occassion haha.

I am now looking forward to Yule, and am already on the look out for a yule log to decorate for the hearth! Also gonna try making a chocolate yule log as I have never made one and I love to bake.....so much!

Also I'm no with lots of art ideas, none of which seem to be finding their way to paper and they need to or I may forget them and trust me I don't really wanna be doing that.

I'm also suffering raging insomnia at the mo, it sucks big time, by the time I 'have' to get up I just wanna curl up under the duvet and stay there haha it makes for a grumpy witch - trust me! If anyone has any ideas to sleep please send them my way could do with all the help I can get, but I have already tried, milky drinks before bed, burning lavender, having lavender under my pillow, using a crystal under my pillow, relaxing bath before bed, reading etc etc none of which have worked.

So how did you guys all celebrate Halloween/Samhain? Did you dress up? Tomorrow night here in the UK it's the celebration of Guy Faulkes Night or Bonfire Night - should be a firewok extravaganza across the uk but if this weather keeps up Im not sure that many displays will go ahead, its constantly raining, but then I love the rain ha.

I suppose I had better get on with some art, its way over due, it's hard becuase everything else take presidence over my art some weeks you know the kids, the hubs, the business, the house, cleaning etc etc etc and I don't want to use that as an excuse because I'm sure everyone has 'stuff' to do other than their passion, I guess I have to organise myself much better than I am right now and thats something I'm going to be working on.

So what have you guys all been up to fill me in xxx

Awards Awards Everywhere

2010-10-28T04:15:00.000-07:00

I've been given another award....this time it's the Zombi Kitty Award from the lovely Leeanna @ Can We Have A New Witch Ours Melted. I love this award, just look at that sweet little kitty haha.

One more reason why I love this award is .... there are NO rules lol YAY! Come on people, you all know, your little witch is not a lover for rules......however it is recommended that we pass it on to some unsuspecting bloggers so here goes:

1. Jon @ Me v's College

2. Lyn @ Witch Blog

3. Michel @ Pumpkins & Toadstools

4. Mother Moon

5. Magaly @ Pagan Culture

So there you go, oh and if you want to pass it forward please feel free. xxxxxxx

Confessions of Me!

2010-10-23T13:11:00.000-07:00

I have a confession to make............I love Graveyards! Not a shocking statement I know, nothing groundbraking that will change time or the world or anything but I wanted to share cause I'm a sharing kinda girl lol

Honestly, I didn't know I had such a massive love for graveyards until very recently, when I went to do a photoshoot at my local one last week. The greatest sense of peace I have ever felt in all of my life! Now I know not everyone can appreciate my new found love but thats absolutely fine, I know I'm quirky compared to some but I like that about me haha.

I'm not sure what made me want to go and take some pictures around a graveyard I just had one almightly pull to go and do it, and so I did, I took over 100 pictures, and I'm sharing a selection of these below. I stood reading some of the stones I was shocked to read that one particular man had been born and raised in New York and for whatever reason ended up relocating to the UK, and ended his days in my town, he is buried with his wife (which I find sweet) he wasn't that old he was born in 1853 and died 1902 his wife was died in 1925, their headstone is simple but beautiful. I don't really know why this headstone stayed with me more so than the rest....there are a few famous faces (pardon the pun) in there too which suprised me even more.

It was a wonderful day with good weather and just me and my camera right there in the moment, I want to go back but at a different time of the day as I went mid morning, maybe daybreak or dusk, its unlikely though as I think it's locked up fairly early in the winter months for safety reasons.

So I just wanted to share my latest adventure with you all and show you some of the pictures I took, I'm not a professional photographer so please don't judge the pictures lol.

Can you remember of a place that you went to that has really stood out in your mind for any reason beit because it scared the crap out of you or because it made you so happy (marriages and births not included) I look so forward to hearing all of your comments and stories.

Wordless Friday........FOUR AWARDS

2010-10-22T14:41:00.000-07:00

OMG I ahve been given not 1, not 2, not even 3 but FOUR YES FOUR blog awards........*Does happy dance round art studio, whilst screaming with delight* THANK YOU to all of you whole thought me worthy of such an award, they are:

Wow thank you guys so much, I feel so honored to receive them and to know that you guys are out there reading xxx

So as usual there are ruls....and well I'm not good when it comes to rules, so I'm gonna bend them slightly lol Here goes.

1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award.
2. Share 7 things about yourself.
3. Pass this on to 15 other great bloggers.
4. Contact the selected bloggers and tell them about their awards.

Ok, now to share 7 things about myself:

1. I love everything about Samhain, it is by far the best celebration of the year and this year we are having a big party!.
2. I love to draw, beit good bad or indifferent, I'll try my best to do a good job.
3. I love to bake, New York Style Cheesecake is my speciality.
4. I believe in the healing power of love (and I don't mean just the mushy romantic kind).
5. I love to craft, scrapbooking, making cards, anything like that.
6. I cry at the old black and white movies lol.
7. One of my all time favourite movies is The Goonies......Cause Goonies NEVER say Die!

Now for the 10 Bloggers

Emily Magee @ Optick Nerve

Aurora @ The Witch Inside

Magaly Guerrero @ Pagan Culture

Pink LouLou @ Confessions of a Twenty Something

Mrs B @ Confessions of a Pagan Soccer Mom

Michelle @ Pink Haired Momma

Michel @ Pumpkins and Toadstools

Brittney @ Running in High Heels

Jon @ Me v's College

Bridgett @ Peek-A-Boo

Wordless Friday

2010-10-15T08:22:00.000-07:00

Comments Welcomed as Always xxx

Inspiration

2010-10-13T11:35:00.000-07:00

Where do you find your inspiration from? Me, I find mine from everywhere, the colour of the trees, reading blogs, friends, family, looking at amazing architecture, and amazing photo's by brilliant photographers, speaking of amazing photographers have you visted my friend Emily Magee's stunning photography, see something you like, let her know Here or have a look at more of her work Here .

I'm getting more friendly with my camera these days, I don't prefess to be amature photographer of the year but I love seeing what kinda results I can get, I have to admit my children are the pictures I love to take the most, but I love a good skyline and I'm lucky enough to live by the sea so I see some stunning skylines of the sunset.

I have a lot of artwork to get through today so I'm off to the art studio to try and creat e some of what's in my head lol. But please let me know your thought on the sites I've asked you to check out, and tell me this.....where do you find your insipiration?

Life Cleansing

2010-10-12T08:48:00.000-07:00

So recenty I've been neglecting areas of my life that got so messy or needed time spending on them that I just didn't have time to give.....well I am pleased to say I am once again an organised little bunnie.....well almost! See I havem't updated my art blog since JUNE!!! OMG how did that happen? My life has been pretty much go go go! Lame excuse though, how can I showcase my art if I don't load it up? So After I'm done here, I'm gonna make some food cause I'm starving lol, then I'm going to happily update my art blog.

Today I decided to have a massive clear out...must be in preperation of the New Year (well my new year - Halloween/Sahamin) I have cleaned out files and folders filled with junk papers that served no one yet claimed much negative energy! The office was the first major hit, then the house got the same treatment too lol, I have burned so much today, my shredder couldn't have handled the pressure of everything I tossed out. Then I went round burning some karma clearing incense, mainly cause I love the smell, but honestly, this incense really works, does exactly what it says on the jar, and whilst I like to make my own incense sometimes, like now, when I am short on spare time, it's handy to reach for the jar. My office and house feel, well, like new, the air has been cleared and we are ready to celebrate Samhain/Halloween. I know people ,it's only early in the month for all of this but trust me when you get the urge, it's best if you run with it rather than against it, things run much more smoothly that way.

As I type, I am sat in my art studio, looking at a piece of art my darling cousin asked me to create months ago, and if you're reading sweetie I'm almost done....I swear. Then I have a cat to draw for a friend who treats her cat like a baby lol Yes Linzi you!!! You mad woman lol and I have a Unicorn and Faerie to do for a darling sister witch as well as a portrait of her mom and dad, which I'm pretty excited about.

I feel happy today, happy because I am finally being me and getting my life in order, my hubby is on the mend and everyday I ask for more healing and strength to get him back to a full recovery, the boys are being brilliant, well other than yesterday when they decided to empty the water out of the toilet into the bath....but boys will be boys and they have lost privilages and sat on the naughty step for that one...although I am thankful to write they don't do that kind of thing normally haha.

Fall/Autumn just makes me feel alive, the colours are beautiful, it's pumpkin season, and I feel for one month out of the whole year I feel at one with the universe.

So friends what have you been up to recently, I'd love to hear from you all xxx

Giving Thanks

2010-10-10T12:30:00.000-07:00

In the states they have Thanksgiving - a day to give thanks or be thankful for things, people etc. In the UK we do not have such a holiday/festival, and, whilst I love the idea of having a UK holiday for giving thanks, I think we sould do it everyday. So today I want to share my 'Thanksful for' List;-

I am thankful for my beautiful husband, that he's getting better everyday.
I am thanksful for my chidren, however taxing they can be, at least they are here and they are healthy.
I am thankful for my beautiful friends both in 'real life' and cyber space.
I am thankful for a wonderful family.
I am thankful for starting my blog, and all the wonderful friendships I have made.

So my friends I ask you this what would be on your 'Thankful For' List?

Wordless Friday

2010-10-08T06:30:00.000-07:00

Comments welcomed as Always xx

How Insulting!

2010-10-05T07:52:00.000-07:00

People still manage to astound me especially when it comes to how single minded people can be, there's an uproar in the UK at the moment that started when a very ill informed journalist called Melaine Philips wrote this article Druids as an Official Religion. How stonkingly ill informed and insulting can one person be. So there's a petition thats going round for people to sign and after readig that article please feel free to sign the Online Petition this will be delivered to the Daily Mail regarding this article.

This article really rubbed me up the wrong way I can tell you, but some of the comments posted by disgruntled readers made me laugh, like these:

"Yes, of course Melanie, not to be confused with those nuts who worship that guy who was a necromancer (Lazarus story) and himself rose from the dead into the fluffy white above - oh wait - that's the Catholic religion......walk on water much Melanie? Catholicism happens to fit all the categories of cult behavior, relentless following despite rational thinking, believing in something in which there'd is no proof, tithing, having to confess your crimes/sins etc to another person upon whom one has transposed deification...... The UK was built on nature based religions, you are the new comer sweetie.. I am not a Druid but let me say I'd prefer a tree hugger to someone who eats a wafer once a week claiming they are eating the body of a dead guy whose father sucked him back into the sky."

"So am i to assume mel that you will not be celebrating christmas, easter or the harvest festival this year i assume you will be working through the may day bank holiday also. As all of these are derivatives of pagan festivals and your god FORBIDS you to celebrate PAGAN festivals.
Also due to the fact that your new testament was put together by a PAGAN emperor(even if he did switch religions before his death) does this mean you are going to throw out all of your beliefs in Jesus as your saviour???? You really should think before you open your mouth or put pen to paper, you have not done any research about your subject matter either pagan or christian, and as a final point when christianity was last in a position of total power over most of europe was it not called THE DARK AGES???????? (Historical Fact)"

"Forgive me for choosing to jump two footed through some of the glaringly large holes in your article (not surprising!) but, if Christianity is supposed to be a charitable belief system (It is, as stated many times in the bible) but utterly fails to be in this most modern of ages, how can you judge any other religion, which has done far less harm to society in general, by the same standard?
How many wars have wiccans started? How many christians have been persecuted and killed at the hands of druids? I rest my case"

"Regardless of the subject matter, this article is nothing more than a thinly veiled attack on people who don't think as Melanie Phillips does - basically everyone, then. Don't bother trying to educate her, she's made up her mind. I cannot believe that in modern society, this kind of religious intolerance and hate is allowed into our mainstream media. I am curious to know what the Druids have done to Ms. Phillips in order to anger her so much?
Regardless, this has completely turned me off the Daily Mail. What was once a respectable newspaper has now become nothing more than a vehicle for venom-filled, petty writing. I won't be buying another copy of this 'newspaper' and judging by the comments, neither will many others. Congratulations, Ms. Phillips. You've just lost your employer a fair amount of readers"

So let me know your comments below.

Everything & Nothing

2010-10-04T14:36:00.000-07:00

So my tonsils are up to their old tricks again.....for the fourth time this year alone I have tonsilitis! Urgh! I'm not much of a fan of being sick especially with this, it's just rubbish...I think it comes on with stress though, i truely believe that, mainly cause I get it when I get really stressed or am dealing with a really stressful situation, I think that t's my bodies way of dealing with it. Anyway I guess I'll be seeing the doctor tomorrow for some meds for it!

I've still not picked up my pensil to draw, it's like writers block I guess, only I have little time and when I do I get stuck for what to do first! I have a few stacked up too.....

Hubs is getting a little better I am pleased to report, he still has a long road ahead of him but he's determined to get better, just taking each day as it comes at the minute. He has to go see his specialist in a few weeks if he ever receives an appointment that is.

I am so happy that it's October I love Halloween/Samhain it always gets my mind working over time, as my boys have birthdays around this time and I also think about news ways to protect the house/family/business, there's so much in my head at the minute. I will be baking cookies with the boys for Halloween and decorating them (I will load pictures of this haha) and obviously pumpkin carving, I so can't wait I don't know who's going to get the most fun from it me or them haha.

So do you have plans for Samhain/Halloween if so why not share your plans, I'd love to hear for you all.

Take Care xxx

Wordless Friday

2010-10-01T06:00:00.000-07:00

Comments Welcomed as Always xxx

Sweetness

2010-09-29T12:02:00.000-07:00

When you roll over in a morning and know that your wonderful other half is there, doesn't it make life feel so sweet? I appreciate these moments even more than I ever did before since my husband has been home from hospital. I haven't really done much since he has been home apart from look after him and the boys, run the business, run the house and think about doing my reiki level two. One thing I have been doing more is photography its quick and easy to pick up my camera and take a picture rather than sit down and try and draw something lol although I have to admit, this vening I am so sitting down with my pad and pencil and try to remember how to draw lol its been a month since I last drew something, I hope I remember how!

Life is sweet, I have wonderful friends, wonderful kids, a fantastic husband and a good family, I feel like the luckiest person on the planet. Today I made my first batch of Pumpkins Soup of the season and I have to say - even though I made it myself from scratch - it tasted divine lol I think the next thing I have to try is pumpkin pie, I've never had that nor have I ever tried to make it so wish me luck.

So my darling blogging buddies I hope life is sweet for each and every one of you, what have you all been up to? Let me know....

Practical magic - Midnight Margaritas

2010-09-25T07:00:00.000-07:00

My favourite scene from the movie, how cool would it be to do this arund this particular house with your sister witch and aunts lol If you could choose to bring back anyone to dance around your kitchen at midnight with who would you choose and why? Me....that's a tough one, I would choose my darling grandma's I'd love to see them both again and I can only imagine what fun they would have. Who would my sister witch you ask, well its someone very dear to my heart....you know who you are my lovely.

To see other blogs taking part in this wonderful Practical Magic Blog Party click Here to see have why not join in yourselves.

Love for Photography

2010-09-25T06:00:00.000-07:00

I think a picture can speak a thousand words (yeah I know someone rather more famouse than myself first said that!) my love for photography has grown somewhat over the past few years, since having my boys I guess I was more aware of picking up my camera and taking more and more pictures. Since then I have tried to take pictures of more than just the kids and family in general lol. One thing I do know is when I find someone who I think has a particular talent for this I like to let the world know. Please feel free to click the following link to a photographer who needs as much recognition as she can get, and she is more than worthy in my eyes of such recognition her name is Emily Magee and I for one LOVE her style. Having had recent conversations with Emily I am aware that she will be starting to sell some prints of her photography in the near future so please visit as often as you can or even follow her blog here she is a very talented, but don't just take my word for it, go take a look and let me know what you think, oh and of course let Emily know if you follow her blog, feedback is welcomed.

Wordless Friday

2010-09-24T07:44:00.000-07:00

Comments Welcome as Always xxx

Wordless Friday

2010-09-17T06:22:00.000-07:00

Your comments are welcome, as always xxx

Love......NEVER FAILS

2010-09-15T15:26:00.000-07:00

Hello Blogging Buddies, it seems like an age since I was last here, and in someways, my life has been somewhat turned upside down. As most of you know from my last post my beautiful husband has been seriously ill in hospital and was finally diagnosed with Guillan Barre Syndrome, see my last post for the link to the details of this.

I am happy to report that hubby is home, yes he has a very long road to recovery ahead but he is home, and has started the first step on his road to recovery.

Whilst I was visiting in hospital, I had some really dark times where he was so very ill I wasn't sure if he would live or if he would be left paralised, all I could think of during those extremely dark times was our wedding vows, we have been married for 8 years now, we was married at Cypress Gardens in Florida, beautiful location and I married the man of my dreams.....it wasn't the venue that I thought of or how perfect our day was, it was very much our wedding vows that got me through the last few weeks, one part in particular - Corenthians 13 -

"Love is patient, Love is kind, It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud, it is not rude, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices in truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, alwaysperseveres...Love NEVER fails. And now these three remain faith, hope and love, but the greatest of all these is love."

It got me to thinking, I do not believe in the christian/catholic God, as a Pagan I have my own set of Gods/Goddesses that I turn to in times I need to find alittle more strength or guidance from. The words from my vows made perfect sense to me Love gets is all through.....LOVE NEVER FAILS! This is so true, when I would return home from the hospital and put the boys to bed, I'd turn in myself after spending time at my altar lighting a candle to send healing to my hubby, and praying for healing and energy he so desperately needed to fight this illness, I would lay in bed and cry, scared because the illness is so rare that we didn't know what to expect, but I noticed one thing never failed and only grew stronger, that was my Love for him. You never know what you can face until you are placed in a situation where you have to cope, I never understood how people could say "God wil make it right" or "god will get me throught this" in my mind no God would allow you to see your loved ones die or be in pain or get sick just to see if you could cope! But Love....Love makes you strong, Love enables you to cope, Love enables you to feel in the most numbing of situations Love is really the only thing we all have in common. So I say this, next time life sends a curve ball your way, give it some loving and hit the freeking ball out of the park! Love will get you through.

And Lee, if you ever get to read this, always know that I really love you, you showed me how to love and that makes me love you even more.

So friends now I have loved you all up with my post let me know whats going on in your lives xxx

Friendships

2010-08-30T15:19:00.000-07:00

Friends are there for you through thick and thin, well, good friends are, they will stick by you when the going gets tough, lend an ear give you a cuddle and wipe your tears away. And yes, family do that too, but there are a couple of people here in my cyber world who have gone beyond normal friendship bounderies and I want to thank them on behalf on myself and Lee they are Magaly @ Pagan Culture and Aurora @ The Witch Inside and Emily for the hours of typing to me on facebook to check I'm ok, Check out the two blogs to see what my very kind and wonderful sister witches did for us, AFTER you read my story below!

On Friday my husband was rushed in to our local hospital, who wasnt sure what was wrong with him but I knew something was he was so poorley, his vision was blurred, he couldn't stand, he was numb all over his bady and Im sure he was scared about what was happening to him.

After many hours in the emergency room, he was sent up to a ward for more obs, at first they thought it was Fibro-Mialga which wasn't too fitting esp with the numbness, so they called the specialist nurological unit at a different hospital who said it sounded like it could be Guillain Barre Syndrome. He arrived at the specialist hospital on Saturday Morning and has to be there who knows how long, the hosptal he is in is a 45 minute car ride aways so I'm misisng him like crazy.

For those who are unsure about this syndrome I found this link and it seems pretty spot on have a look so you can see what my poor darling husband is going through Guillain Barre Syndrome we are all hoping and praying he makes a full speedy recovery.

If you can please send healing his way, I sit giving him reiki healing when I am with him to try and help the best way I can, but if you could, Light a candle, say a prayer, do a healing dance whatever you can spare and please send it my husbands way, I know our boys miss their daddy like crazy and I know I just want my husband back home where he belongs xxx

I love you Lee, so very much, You are my whole wide world and we all want you home.

Again thanks to all our friends and family who are supporting us right now - you are all woderful people xxx

Mercury Retrograding! Joy!

2010-08-25T03:58:00.000-07:00

So the lovely planet called Mercury has decided to retrograde (for those not familiar with this it means it's going backwards) Damn I hate it when it decides to do this, it turns my world upside down! Everything from communication to receiving the correct items in the mail is affected - This is one unhappy Pixie right now my friends.

Not only do I find out I have to scrap my beloved car (Im sure this isn't Mercury's fault) and my laptop is running like someone has taken a hammer to it, but things I have ordered in the mail turn up without things, not little things you wouldn't miss big things like feet off a bath, you know vital stuff like that!

I guess sounding off made me feel much better but you know Mercury won't stop this unfortuate behaviour until around the 13th September. I guess it would be ideal to down tools and head off on a vacation somewhere until it stops lol Don't think that will be happening though somehow lol.So until September 13th comes around watch out for Mercury's little treats lol x

Small but Mighty!

There she is, my girl, my lovely car - now in the scrapyard in the sky! Beautiful Soft top that she was.

So are any of you feeling Mercury's force?

Wordless Friday?

2010-08-20T06:45:00.000-07:00

Your comments are welcome xx

Absent

2010-08-17T06:51:00.000-07:00

Hi Guys, well I've been ill the last few days, some sort of virus, the kids had it first then Lee (hubs) has it how I've got it, I swear its hard to lift my head of the pillow and I ache all over like you do when you have real bad flu only worse!

Anywhoo it's some weird 48 hour virus, glad it's only a short term thing because all I wanna do is sleep it off, and when you have two little one's we all know sleeping on the job is not acceptable lol.

I take my hat off to Lee, I don't know how he's working through it as he is really bad with it, but he's powerig through, haha although once he's home all he wants to do is lay down and sleep it off.

So, using the kids as a guide Lee should be over the worst of it tomorrow.

I just wanna get back to normal I have far too much to do to be ill urgh!!!!! Oh well ,off to the sofa to relax with a large water, and my copy of practical magick to watch! Yay.

Hopefully I'll be back up and running in a day or so, please let me know how you are all doing and what's going on in your lives.

Take Care Guys

Pixies Hugs xxx

Wordless Friday - Witch One's Best?

2010-08-13T07:01:00.000-07:00

Witch One's Best for you....and why?!!!!

Practical Magic - Midnight Margaritas

2010-08-11T11:34:00.000-07:00

So I was visiting some of the blogs (playing catch up) on my list and I came across this blog.....

Practical Magic Blog Party you have to go visit and get involved. Practical Magic is one of my favourite films., and this clip is one of my favourite scenes, Enjoy xx

The Rest Is Still Unwritten

2010-08-10T13:56:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I love this song, I love the words, but for some reason today I have not been able to get it out of my head!

"Feel the rain on your skin, no one else can feel it for you, no one else can let it in" how true is that, if we don't stop to take time to notice these things and how they make us feel we miss them, in a heartbeat, the moment is gone.

Take five minutes to listen to the words of the song and leave me your comments on what the lyrics mean to you.

Pixie Kisses xxx

P.S - Will be posting my weekend happenings tomorrow, I know, a little late considering it's Wednesday already...where does the time go?

Competition Winner

2010-08-07T04:31:00.000-07:00

Whoot we have a winner.........and the lucky lady is Aurora Moonmaiden over at The Witch Inside. Congrats to you, I will email you regarding your reading.

Whoot!! Look out for more competitions soon xx

Pixie Kisses

Wordless Friday

2010-08-06T02:10:00.000-07:00

Comments Welcome x

All Things Happy

2010-08-04T06:39:00.000-07:00

I wanted to post something deep and meaningful but I couldn't really think of anything, I blame the fact my head is figuring out a painting issue I'm having......

Anyway, I just wanted to cheer up my lovely friend Aurora over at The Witch Inside she is so lovely and she's listened to me so many times when I needed a shoulder or an ear to bend, well, Aurora, I just wanted you to know that I am hear to listen if you need to talk, shout, cry, laugh or type rude words on internet scrabble!

You will get there I promise, Keep the faith lovely.

Competition Time

2010-08-04T05:34:00.000-07:00

Competition Times closes on Friday ........ Please please make your guesses to be entered into the prize draw.

Happy Guessing

Competition Time

2010-08-02T08:28:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I decided that I would have a competition.... I am going to post two photo's on here and the first person to guess correctly as in area and city will be the winner! The prize...well simple...a free tarot card reading or oracle card reading done by me! The amount of times you can guess is unlimited.

Happy guessing...I never said it would be easy, but this is somewhere I would like to live one day x

Love for Photography

2010-07-31T02:49:00.000-07:00

I've always always been a massive fan of taking pictures, and over the years I have upgraded my cameras to help me better my photography. Now, I am under no illusion I am no photographer, but since having my boys they have become my favourite thing to take pictures of. I especially love Black and White for me there's much more depth to the pictures.

Let me know what you think.

Gotta say I'm pretty proud of the pictures, they came out better than I thought, but the subject matter was very easy to take the pictures of lol.

Pixie Kisses xxxx

Wordless Friday?

2010-07-30T02:42:00.000-07:00

Each Friday I am going to post a wordless post (which right now I am contradicting myself on that, I know!!) It will be of one or two images, feel free to leave your comments about them below.

Cosmic Ordering

2010-07-29T07:22:00.000-07:00

Hi Peeps,

Have you ever done or heard of Cosmic Ordering? I have just read a book that seems to have changed my life, without any exaggeration! This book is life changing, I can't begin to tell you, for me this book is nothing like "the secret" which pretty much makes out you only get the 'good stuff' if you are happy all the time....well that sucks arse really don't you think, who is happy constantly, sometimes im happy, sometimes im relaxed ,sometimes im stressed with work and the boys and the husband lol jees guess it wouldn't work for me at all would it?

So this book is called The Cosmic Ordering Service by Barbel Mohr, and it's written like she's talking to her best friend and you're sat having a coffee somewhere. It's an good easy read and there no real techniques needed, I can honestly say, I'm not lazy, but the more 'technique' you have to master the less I wanna take part lol. In my mind ,if I think it then it should happen!

I would honestly recommend this book to go on your 100 books to read asap / before I die list it will change your life. It has changed mine x

Lots of Pixie Kisses to you all xxxx

Inspirationz | Motivational Posters, Affirmation Posters, Inspirational Art, Romantic Art, Heroic Art

2010-07-28T03:39:00.000-07:00

Inspirationz | Motivational Posters, Affirmation Posters, Inspirational Art, Romantic Art, Heroic Art

Please let me know what you think!

Bad Blogger

2010-07-26T13:54:00.000-07:00

Hello Blogging Buddies,

I'm a bad, bad blogger aren't I? It's been weeks since I last updated my blog, and OMGoodness it's not because I couldn't be bothered, I have been so busy in all aspects of my life right now, and I also have another blog that I have solely for my artwork, I just fnd it hard going to keep everything tcking along.

So, I made a choice..........I'm gonna merge both my blogs, so on occassion on here (if its ok with you guys) I wll be showcasing some of my artwork, the thing is, I haven't got time to run a business, a house, two children, my artwork, two blogs and everything else that comes into my path, so I thought I would start to organise myself a little bit better, and by doing that it free's me up even by just not having one blog it means on occassion I could pick up a book to read...god it feels like so long since I last read anything lol.

So, Pixie's faerie Art will be no more...well on hold shall we say...for now at least! In other news, I have had both children ill with chicken pox!!! jees it's been hard going making a 2 and a 3 year old understand they can't scratch when they itch sooooooo bad - poor little things, but they are getting through the worst of it now thankfully and each of them only had one sleepless night each!

I have been mega busy with work, which is always nice when you're self employed, getting our services and our busness name out there can be hard work but I'm trying hard to get us noticed so finger crossed we will be busy bees very soon.

My artwork has also started taking off, I have so many people who have asked me if I could commission a peice for them, yay! I love drawing and the fact that someone else has shown enough of an interest to ask me to do something for them is, well mind blowing, esp since 've only been doing it for 14 months or so and I have never been trained.

I also have designed a little blogger timetable to enable me to update my blog maybe three times a week, jees, i have more than enough to talk about lol. So hopefully, I will be stopping by all of your blogs more often and find out what's been happening in your world.

So for now, I say farewell but I will be back to post my latest piece of art in a day or so!

This is for YOU!

2010-06-13T14:03:00.000-07:00

I was reading through some of the blogs I follow and I waned to share this with all of you guys, I stole it from Juliana at A Blonde Walks into A Blog and I had to share it with everyone here, because the sentiment is just how I feel about each of you.

Summer Solstice

2010-06-03T05:26:00.000-07:00

Summer Solstice is almost upon us here in the UK, this is my third favourite festival in the pagan calendar.....1st being Samhain / Halloween (obviously) and 2nd being Yule / Christmas (again an obvious one for me), and I have a good feeling about Midsummer this year.

I will be making some marraccas, to celebrate the rise of the Holly King from toilet roll holders, paper mache, light blubs, paint and kitchen roll - this is not the way I would make them if they were for the children to play with - but in all honesty my children ain't gonna be playing with my marraccas lol - No the childrens marraccas will be made using a balloon and rice grains instead of light blubs!

I am actually looking forward to making them, I've been wanting to for a while now but think making them closer to midsummer will make them all the more special! And of course I will be baking some goodies with the boys, they love to bake! I think my eldest boy may actually become a chef!

Just recently I've been thinking about something someone said to me a while ago and that was - why are you manifesting the things you want to do in your life - you are a powerful manifester! ME??? I think I cried with laughter, I couldn't manifest anything.....or so I thought. It turns out if you start on something small you can work your way up to larger things. I have been trying to manifest something for a while, and whilst I won't say what this something is (cause im crazy weird like that) yet, something else happened and it's dampened my manifestation process, so I'm going to ask something of all of you lovely followers, please could you send some positive vibes and positive energy to helps us along the way, I don't normally ask but I feel like I need a bit of an extra push.

I love the summer, I love having the boys off school for the summer and seeing them play and have fun at home, I love having no ties, and the sun being out, eating strawberries and just smelling the freshly cut grass, ahhh I can smell it now....literally the neightbour is out cutting his lawn lol.

So what's your favourite thing about summer? or festival/holiday of the year? and why.

What Makes You Feel Good

2010-06-03T03:56:00.000-07:00

So I have a question: What Makes YOU Feel GOOD? It's a simple question right? Yeah it is, but answering it is not that simple, lol. I have so many things that make me feel good, My Hubby and Kids, My Art, My Friends and Family, My blog lol

If you could choose one thing that made you feel good what would it be and why? Now normally I'd say you can't include the other half, kids and family.....and that's what I'm gonna do lol

So people of blog land "What Makes YOU Feel Good?"

For me it's...........seeing my finished peice of art that I'm happy with, then sharing it with you guys and reading your comments (see what I did there lol)

Friendships

2010-05-29T02:30:00.000-07:00

Friends come into our lives sometimes they are only with us for a short time but some are with us a lifetime, and for me, it doesn't matter how long people have been in my life for, I can honestly say I remember every person who has touched my life, for better or for worse!

These days when I think about friendships I'm not so 2D about it - and by that I mean, when I was younger I thought friends were only friends if you could reach out and touch them....Physically. Thinking back I had lots and lots of penpals from all over the world and I loved writing and reciving their letters, but I don't ever remember classing them as 'friends' they were 'pen friends' people I was never likely to meet and so, as my thinking thought not 'real' lol I so totally laugh at that thinking pattern now.

I still have friends all over the world and these days we stay intouch by the wonders of technology, and Facebook, Twitter, Blogger etc etc.

So the other day I got to thinking about friendships.....I am such an open person I spill everything thats going on in my life on my blog! and through my blog I have made some truely wonderful friends and I class them as real friends even though I can't reach out and touch them lol and I was thinking if it wasn't for the wonders of modern technology how would I have ever found such a diverse set of people? Answer - I may never have met any of them! That thought makes me sad, in my perfect piscean world we don't 'do' sad only perfect lol

I guess I just wanted this post to reflect that I am blessed to know each and every one of you, whether you follow me on my blog, on twitter or on facebook or if you are someone who has known me since I was a child I am so blessed to have each of you in my life, you all make a difference in my life.

I totally believe in the power of words and how they effect the reader or listener, there's one person in particular who I think can move mountains with her words, she has touched my life in ways she can't imagine and she has also opened my eyes on her eclectic pagan life, she's gonna be a famous author once she gets her first masterpiece finished lol - If you want a totally fresh take on Paganism and brut honestly thrown in then head on over to Magaly she always has something great to say and she was the first person to follow my blog when I first started out on this journey and I'm glad to call her my friend, even though I can't reach out and 'touch' her she has made an impact on my life, and girlfriend as soon as my broom gets fixed I'll be flying on over to dance around the bonfire with you.

So whether your friends are touchable or cybespaced, take time to let them all know you are happy they are in your life.

Take Care

Pixie xxx

Pixie's Musings Gets a Facelift

2010-05-16T14:01:00.000-07:00

If you're hear reading this as a regular then you'll notice that here at Pixie's Musings we've had a facelift!!! I've been looking for something for so long, something that is bright and happy and something that will make you laugh and I think this has now been achieved. I love the cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland, infact Alice was one of my most treasured books as a girl growing up, I guess like most people reading wish at some point they can be transported into the book and take the steps that Alice was taking.

And if you follow my art blog http://pixiesfaerieart.blogspot.com that's also had a facelift and has taken on a whole new look.

I feel like it HAD to be done and the only way I can describe it is this - it was like de-robing from my dark heavy clothing into something more light and summery!

So please please let me know what you think by leaving me feedback!

Thanks

Pixie xxx

Up Up and Away

2010-05-12T06:31:00.000-07:00

I've not blogged for over a month!!!! Wow, who knows that time went! I have been up to all kinds of things, not least trying to figure out where I want my life to go! (nothing ever seems to be simple with me at the moment but I swear I'm blaming Mercury retrograding, thank goodness)

I remember as a child what I wanted to be when I grew up, I wanted to be a teacher, mainly because I'd get to play with all the paints and gluey sticky stuff lol but through the years more and more options became open, I wanted to be a dancer, or a hairdresser, but never at anytime did I ever say I wanted to wok in an office! Because I didn't how boring I thought. Looking back on my working life, it's not hard to see how I ended up working in offices, I needed a job and so I went to work as a receptionist in an office, by which point I was talked out of doing what I wanted because it would mean stopping working and training to do something I wanted.

Recently, hubby and I have been talking about our future hopes and dreams kinda stuff, and it's came up, "I wanna be a Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant" I said to him, his response "Do it, look into it and re-train, you work for most of your life, it might as well be doing something you are passionate about rather than something you don't like" In all of my life I have never met a more supportive man than he is, he so happy for me to find something I really am passionate about and I love him for that (and other stuff too lol) so I have applied for an open university course to re-train as a Teaching Assistant and once I have completed and passed this course I can then go on and do a further degree or BA (Hons) which is what I want to do. I feel really excited about this, I just have to find a placement as I need to complete a number of hours in a classroom, now if it's on a voluntary basis then thats fine but (and this is the pisces dreamer in me) how cool would it be to be able to find a paid placement, even if it was low wage until I had completed my course lol

Anyway, my eldest boy is coming on leaps and bounds in school, his nursery teachers are saying that he's doing so well and they are really pleased with him, and that just makes me feel so proud, I mean don't get me wrong we do lots with the boys at home ourselves but it's nice to know he's doing so well.

On the down side, we have to let our bunnies go!!!! It turns out that my boy has allergies to their hair so we have to take them back to the shop! So sad in one way but the health of the family comes first, I hope their new owners will give them as much love and attention as we did and that they will be happy in their new homes. The shop staff have promised that they will keep them together and that they will be adopted together. I am sad about leaving them but I know it has to be done.

My art has been a big focus for me just recently and I have at least six different pieces all rushing around my head, so I grabbed my trusty scrap pad and sketched till my heart was content so now I just have to get them from the sketch pad to the relevant art pad!

Foe beltain me and my boys made a ribbon wind catcher that is hanging in our garden blowing in the wind as we speak and it is beautiful, and so very simple to make.

I hope you all had a wonderful Beltain or May Day where every you were and however you celebrated. We have also had a massive clearout and things that no longer serve us are either being sold or binned if they are no use to anyone else. I love this process it's so cleansing, and makes me think of fresh starts and new beginnings.

Well, for now that's it but, I'll check back in in a couple of days with more stories to tell about like in the UK, please just don't even ask me about the government here as it's a total shambles and this may or maynot be my only word on the subject lol (probably not knowing me)

Now I feel like my life is getting in some sort of order, I will be able to blog much more than I have done recently, and I would just like to thank you all for staying and waiting for my next post, it means so much so Thanks to all of you.

Tell me my lovely readers, what's been happening in your world? I 'd love to hear from you all. I'm off now to go catch up with all the blogs I follow...wish me luck it could take me a few days lol.

Stay Well

Pixie xxx

Busy Busy

2010-04-05T01:13:00.000-07:00

Well, it's be go go go here! So many ideas for art in my head it's untrue, which can only be a good things, as recently I've felt somewhat uninspired, but a day at the beach with the kids and the hubby sorted that problem out and now I have so many ideas I could burst lol.

Also an update on the bunnies and some photos for you to look at, the babies are about 16/18 days old now and are just the most adorable little things I have ever seen. They all have homes, which is briliant but it's making me a bit sad as I am soooo attached to them already and not sure when D-Day comes how I will cope, the plus side is I know they are going to great homes as my brother is having two of them and my friends are having the others - so I can go and visit anytime I want lol.

In other news, the boy is off for spring break and he's loving all the day trips we have planned, he played so long yesterday on the beach whilst I dug me a hole, which with no word of a lie was almost as big as me, if I sat down in it you couldn't see me lol

It's raining and miserable today but I don't mind too much as I am in my art studio creating, and getting some more pictures on my website as some decided they didn't want to upload the first time.

But I also just wanted to say a massive HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Magaly over at Pagan Culture it's her birthday today and I just wanted to send her my warmest wishes from over the pond, much love to you my wicked darling xxxxx

Well, I'd best be off, much to do and so little time to do it! Take care everyone and thanks for stopping by.

Pix xxx

Birthdays

2010-03-22T07:14:00.000-07:00

Well here I am again having a good old moan about things lol, I'm just a bit fed up with my website hosts so it's put me in a bad mood ,lol, they'll be sorry before I will though hehehehehe.....

Lots to catch you up on though, on the 6th it was my birthday - 32 this year - ergh!!! Had a lovely day though, the boys really spoilt me, the kids got me art books and the hubs just completely went all out, and I felt like a princess the whole day and I loved every minute of it.

I actually ended up with two rescue bunnies, we was looking round a pet shop and hubs saw this sign saying 'Adoption Centre' so he went over and found two lop eared bunnies, two girls, then came looking for me, who was fixated with a giant bunnies in it's cage - I swear it was huge lol. I saw them and completely fell inlove with them. But like everything with me, there's a story behind these two bunnies and it makes me abit sad, now this didn't come from the shop staff but we've put two and two together and came up with what we think has been the more likely situation to happen. Now I asked the usual questions (even though I've always had bunnies) how old are they, are they friendly, will they be ok around my 2 and 3 year old, can they live together etc etc. All answered very well, so we donated the money and took the bunnies home, they came to the shop with no history at all according to the staff, we didn't know if they had even had the injections that bunnies need. So having a background with bunnies I found a vet to check them over, which took us about a week to find a good vet etc. In the meantime one of the bunnies is getting very grumpy and we just put it down to her bein rehomed as they can become stressed with the moving process. Anyway the day before we was due at the vets we took them out of the hutch to handle them and get the boys used to them (who love them by the way) and we found a nest, including 6/7 babies, it appears Fudge was pregnant hence the grumpiness. My Bunnies are beautiful Lop eared drawf rabbits they can have up to 12 babies in one go lol imagine that ladies hehehehehe. Now at the moment they are not 10 days old so I can't poke around the nest as mum won't like it so I have to wait until they come out themselves to see definate numbers. I have enclosed a picture of Smudge (the light one) and Fudge (the darker one, who's now a mummy)but the sad thing about it is that Smudge and Fudge are under weight, they haven't been looked after well at all by their previous owners at all, they were dumped at a recue centre because obviously Fudge was pregnant and they didn't want the responsability of a pregnant rabbit. This makes me so sad to think that these two precious rabbits were mistreated but the vet thinks the same as us, they are very very tame, they love cuddles and the kids love stroking them, they eat from your hand, but I think thy are only like this cause of the time we have put in with them. So everyone meet Smudge and Fudge.

Fudge

Smudge

Fudge & Smudge

Monday Madness

2010-03-01T03:05:00.000-08:00

Is it because it's a full moon tonight or just Monday Madness, my day has started badly, my back is still hurting and am now in a great deal of pain with it, although the doctors seem to think taking two paracetamol and 'dealing' with it will be satisfactory! And that's what we call a phone consultation here in the UK so that the lazy so and so's don't actually have to see you face to face, because gods forbid they actually did some work!

As you can probably sense from my tone, I am not in a good place this morning!

I sat down in my art studio and found that what should've been a relatively easy morning has fast turned to chicken poop! The web shop I am designing is draining me of all patience for the world outside my four little walls and think I'm actually going stir crazy trying to upload CSV files, only the files don't upload, I decided to seek technical help in this as I am the first to admit I'm not the best on the technicalities of web designing, however they then told me "It's not as easy as that, and that you need to download a seperate programme called Easy Populate" Although later in the conversation it not only comes to light that I need to download this software but, this software is not bug free so I may actually infect my whole computer by doing this! And the cherry on the cake came from the guy on the phone who then said, "but you would actually still have to load all your images one by one! as Easy Populate is for data only!" AAAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHH!

As you can imagne, with the back pain and the apparent pain in my arse from this stupid technical helpline, the gem of all gems came from him when he said "I'd just not use Zen Cart and upload them one by one, its less hastle" OMG I have thousand of products to upload, ONE by ONE!

So my choice is, I infect my computer or I upload close to 1700 items one by one! Hmmmmmm, its gonna be a long day!

Now, the silver lining for most would be that the sun is shining but I gotta say I would like it to be overcast with possible chance of rain, as it would probably fit my mood perfectly lol!

Hope you've all be ok, whatcha been up to? How was your weekend? I'm looking forward to next Saturday as it's my Birthday whoot!

Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder?

2010-02-13T02:57:00.000-08:00

Well that's what they say over here anyway lol!!!!!

I have been absent from blogging for what feels like a lifetime. I have been very very busy creating my online shop. I've neglected every possible forum, and social meeting place to give me full concentration on the shop and stock etc! I am almost ready to go, later than planed but by the end of February I will be able to go live with Pixie's Cauldron!

I am so totally excited, the stock is wonderful I ahve the best of the best! But then me being the owner would say that! I don't want to give too much away but I have dragons, faeries, all things pagan/wiccan, candels you name it and I think I have it!

I absolutely have to say a massive thanks to my wonderful husband and two brilliant children for their constant support and allowing me to be 'grumpy mummy' when I couldn't sleep as I had too much going round in my head, they are my driving force and my constant inspiration.

This nect week will be busy as I am still designing things for the shop and I have my three year old boy at home as he is off school for a weeks half term, as well as my two year old boy too, it should be fun as I do have activities planned to keep them entertained.

It's not far off my birthday only two weeks away and hubby has already been asking me if I have anything I would love....I have a running wish list of things that I would like lol, so I will give him a copy of that, and see what suprises I get. I love birthdays they are so special, and I love making a big deal of them especially hubby and the boys.

I am in the middle of four or five peices of art at the moment too so you can see just why I haven't had time to blog, some of them are paid commissions, YAY I'm being paid to create, that is a wonderful feeling!

Well, the sun is shining down here is the UK nad it feels like a beautiful spring morning, the children are playing with their cars chasing each other round the floor and I am sat in my art studio coffee in hand, smiling at the world in all its wonder, it truely is the free things that really mean the world, time with the boys, time with Lee, wlking on the sand as a family and just finding happiness, it's truely uplifting.

I will take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy valentine's day for tomorrow, wether you are single or in a relationship show the world some love. Tomorrow I think I may just bake some heart shaped cookies for the hubby and get the kids to help decorate them lol Can't wait that should be so much fun xx

What's been happening in your world?

Apologies

2010-01-13T07:59:00.000-08:00

Firstly, I just want to apologise for my lask of posts recently, but things have been a bit busy recently!

I have designed my first tattoo and I am at presently trying to find someone good enough to tattoo me, I have three other tats but this one is lovely and unique to me so I would love someone with massive amounts of talent to do this one for me!

Hubby's been busy with his business, and me I am trying to set up myself lol! Yes, I know for those of you who have been following for a while will say "heard that before" Yes, my shop seems to have taken an age to get going but I am pleased to say it's well under way now and should be going live in the next few weeks! I am pleased to announce that I will be posting worldwide, so if there is anything you see and you are not UK based don't worry I can get what you want to you! Keep checking back for "Going Live" Updates, don't worry you can probably guess I'll be making a big song and dance about it!

My artwork has also been taking up my time, I seem to be on somewhat of a role at the moment with it, my last piece was of bike rider for my hubs, but I have another bike picture to do for my brother this time (same rider) and I'm having a blast with them because they are very detailed and pose many challenges for me, which actaully bodes well for future faerie pictures as I will have more experience!

What else have I been up to? Well most of the UK has been hit by snow, which I love, the school was closed for about four days so I had my three year old home and that was lovely, his brother loved it too as he had his playmate all day! I am in the process of organising a handfasting for our 10 year anniversary, but I have a couple of years to get everything I'd like, there will be alot of handmade things by me which again I am looking forward to the chalenge of. I like the symoblism of a handfasting, that the ribbon that ties your hands together secures your future together in all of our lifetimes! I love my hubby and knowing we will be together in spirit and in other lifetimes gives me a very big warm glow!

So how's the weather affected everyone else? What have you all been up to these past couple of weeks?

It's Snowing

2010-01-05T02:09:00.000-08:00

I woke up to heavy snow this morning! I know this is no biggy for most people but I like in a part of the UK that never gets any snow! Its great and deep and lush, I love the snow, I have a plan to live somewhere where there's plenty of snow in the winter.....I long to live in the countryside, I feel so at home there. But for now I live near the seaside, which I like at the moment.

So plans for today......build a snowman, have a snowball fight with anyone who will play, make snow angels with the boys, draw, make vegtable soup and keep cozy this afternoon once I collect the boy from school!

I'm so happy it's snowing, theres something very comforting about the snow for me not sure what it is, the only way I can explain it is, its like comfort food!!!!! Takes me back to childhood, when snow would fall around christmas time adding to the magic of the season.

So, are you a snow lover or lother?

Latest Art

2010-01-02T14:42:00.000-08:00

Now in my last post I promised to post the finished art work I was doing as a gift to my hubby - so..... here it is, o and if you would like to see other art work I have done feel free to check out my art blog @ http://pixiesfaerieart.blogspot.com

OK, so not a fearie this time, instead my hubbys racing hero Carl Fogarty, who used to race motorbikes in the World Superbikes. At Donington Park they have even named corners after him now legendary called 'the foggy s's' as he was pretty famous for his over taking skills on these very tight bends in the track!

He was ...a true racing legend according to my hubby, and for me, I guess I really enjoyed the challenge for drawing something new.

As you can see it's mainly a sketch using a variety of different pensils for the depths of colour,, but I thought I'd put my own twist on it by adding colour to the helmet! Leave me feedback x

New Year - New Start!

2010-01-01T08:45:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year Everyone! And what a fabulous start to the year I'm having, last night the moon was so beautiful and blue!!! I made my wishes and lit candles , I was freezing but it was nice to be by myself having a quiet few moments alone.

Whilst outside, gazing at the moon, I got to thinking about what I want from 2010, and damn people my ist is long!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol.

I am working on an art peice at the moment for another bike rider, I promise to post pictures as soon as it's done which shouldn't be too much longer. I've really take my time with this one and I think those of you who follow my art blog will really notice the difference.

I already feel happier about leaving 2009 behind and starting afresh! But my oh my I have so much I want to do this year , and that's just personal achievements let alone plans for the family!

What I do hope for is that you all had a wonderful New Years Eve however you spent it, I hope you was having the best of times, me, well with two little boys (2 and 3 years old) we were lucky to stay awake past midnight lol, but all the same this morning felt fresh and beautiful whilst I was out in the garden breathing in my first breaths of the 2010 air.

So how did your holiday season stack up - get more than you bargained for or did it all go according to plan?

Another Christmas Over

2009-12-27T11:56:00.000-08:00

We had a wonderful Yule (which I celebrted on December 21st, and hubs gave me a gift to celbrate it, as he's not pagan I was so thrilled to see him getting involved) and Christmas in our household, and I hope all of you reading my blog had a wonderful time too.

This year was particularly good for me because my boys are older, and so understand Christmas, so they get the excitement around the holiday which is great for me as I am like a child around this holiday, and hubby tends to bounce off all of us lol.

The gifts seemed to be never ending, but when all said and done they were all very appreciated, the children loved their gifts and we loved ours,there just seemed to be alot of magic around this year....who knows maybe something was slipped into the pancake that hubs made for everyone on Christmas morning.

I am already plotting my world domination for next year hahaha, I have serious plans in the pipeline for my artwork, photography and am planning a special something inspired by my eldest son Kobi who's 3! But more about that as and when it materialises........My decorations will be being taken down on 31st December (our tradition)and I can only hope that 2010 holds a much much better year for not only ourselves but to all of you guys too.

I love my blog, I have made some lovely friendships, without who I'm not sure how I would've got through some aspects of my past year so thanks you guys, you really are the best.

Have any of you made plans or resolutions for the coming year? I personally never make resolutions as I find I forget about them lol But as I always wish for everyone of my friends and family to remain healthy and happy for the year ahead!

So how was festivities did you get through it without any hiccups?

Christmas Spirit

2009-12-16T05:39:00.000-08:00

For me Yule & Christmas are major dates in my diary both as a Pagan and as a mom! Yule this year will be celebrated by me on 21st December and as I have my own thing planned for that I seem pretty set other than making a choclate log to share with my family. We decided not to push religion on our children but instead to arm them with all the information they request and once they are old enough to decide what and if they want to believe then that will be their choice. This has always sat well with both my hubby and I as he doesn't really have a religion he kinda likes the Pagan beliefs but he doesn't practise and thats fine, who knows there may only be room for one practising with in this house lol.

Anyways, as Christmas looms I can't help feeling the winter blues! I have no idea why, as like I said earlier this is one of my favourite festivals to celebrate, I have shopped for everyones gifts and they are now waiting for Christmas Eve to wrap them all ready for Christmas Day, which is a tradition I love, sitting on the floor with a cup of hot chocolate wrapping gifts for the family with the twinkly christmas tree lights flickering away. And christmas music playing away on the telly.

I wonder if my bout of blues has anything to do the fact that Christmas seems so commercialised these days, it lacks in the spirit of the season, as shoppers frantically elbow you out of the way to reach the last of the things on the shelves, the mounds of bags I see people with whilst shopping with my boys in town is unbelieveable, for me its not about how much you buy someone, I would love nothing more than something handmade from my boys as there is so much love that has gone into a home made gift. It makes me sad to think that over half the christmas presents will be broken or soon forgotten about come boxing day!

I wonder deep down how many people dread buying gifts for family members at this time of year for fear of it not being 'right' the fact that people draw up lists for their spouces fills me with horror, surely a gift from the heart means more than a wish list? Ah well, who am I to judge others 'tis the season to be jolly afterall! So if anyone stumbles over a lost christmas spirit thats usually as big as the North Pole itself send it back to me I'm begining to miss the little sucker lol x