August 2016 – Page 2 – My little life

A Pop of Colour

A thistle, the flower of Scotland. To many this is a weed and not a thing of beauty, but as a Scot this always brightens my mood when I see the swathe of purple spikes, reminiscent of a punk hairdo!

I have many things in my life that I treasure; my family, friends. I am grateful for my home, car and job. There have been times where we have faced circumstances that have been difficult, but we have dealt with them and, fortunately, came through the other side. My garden has given me pleasure andContinue reading “Treasure…..”

Big….

This building intrigued me before I visited the Big Apple and we were fortunate to stay nearby, so it was derigeur to visit everyday! The shape is awesome and it has a great MAC shop at the bottom. #developingyoureye,#NewYork,#Big,#Flatiron,#MAC,#perspective

#Solitude…..

The Some may think of solitude as being alone or lonely, I rather think of it as a place of peace, a haven. Or a wilderness to enjoy and reflect. You can be in a room full of people and still feel alone, or you can be alone but not feel lonely as you areContinue reading “#Solitude…..”

Connect

When I started going out with Kevin, I was asked if I liked cricket, and up until that point I had no interest in it. Needless to say that changed and I recently visited Lord’s for afternoon tea and a tour of the museum. I would highly recommend it as it is superb. The photoContinue reading “Connect”

Bliss…..

What is bliss to me? It is time spent with family and friends, home or further afield. Memories made and shared are always there to recount when, perhaps, life is less kind, or you are just having a bad day. Bliss should wrap around you and continue to bring hope that good things happen! #develpoingyoureyeContinue reading “Bliss…..”

Water…….

Water is an extraordinary element. It can provide tranquility and relax you when stressed. The gentle tinkle of a garden water feature, or the strains of waves lapping the shore – magical. The flip side is, in certain conditions, any body of water can be so brutal, causing loss of life, livelihood or home. WeContinue reading “Water…….”