"Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we're here for something else besides ourselves." Eric Sevareid

Looking for hand made inspiration this Christmas?

I just found a gorgeous blog run by Sara Lechner in Austria.  The image above is Sara's work.  If you love handmade wonderful items like this, you might like to visit too... http://thefabricofmeditation.blogspot.com/

Quick trip to Hawaii

Fancy a quick trip to Hawaii? But can't leave home at present?

http://mauli-ola.blogspot.com/

Visit Diane Repp's Mauli-Ola Blog
Diane is a wonderful photographer and you will see some gorgeous sites...

Aloha Diane, from Australia.

Christmas the holiday season?

In the old days, it was not called the Holiday Season; the Christians called it 'Christmas' and went to church; the Jews called it 'Hanukkah' and went to synagogue; the atheists went to parties and drank. People passing each other on the street would say 'Merry Christmas!' or 'Happy Hanukkah!' or (to the atheists) 'Look out for the wall!' Dave Barry, "Christmas Shopping: A Survivor's Guide"

Christmas Mandala to colour - peace begins with me

Peace begins with me -

Christmas Mandala to colour

Christmas Mandala from Milliande.com - click Here This is my favourite one...

It is quite wonderful to simply get out the coloured pencils, and colour in. Get a cuppa, put on some music and let yourself be creative.

god grant me

God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me.

Author Unknown