Monthly Archives: November 2012

Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections

Cheri Lucas over at the Daily Post says ‘This challenge is about using reflections in the composition of a shot. Reflections are all around us, whether they’re in a window, a puddle, a mirror, or another surface. They can dramatically affect the feeling and … Continue reading

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Thursdays Windows Week# 11

This moving window is a clothes shop in Exeter and I’ve only ever passed it when its closed at night. I expect that they have similar in their other branches so you may have seen the same look before. I … Continue reading

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100 Word Challenge For Grown Ups Week# 68

Poor Julia has been feeling a bit rough and her prompt this week is very apt. GREY, simply one word. Now what to do with it? Blue and Grey I was headless for years, until that Smith cast me a … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday

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Miss Christie Revisited

A few months ago I had my 25000th blog hit and I asked the person that ‘hit it’ to write a guest post for me. It was a busy time for her, but she has kept it in her mind … Continue reading

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Music in Pictures Contest: High

An easier challenge this week Elisa! Visit Autumn in Bruges  for a ‘Down memory lane’ song, and here is my interpretation.

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Jake’s Sunday post: Natural Resources

A difficult one Jake but I hope this works!  Just as it says, this is 100% wool felted into Dori cord. The wool comes from New Zealand and it is felted in Nepal and dyed using plants like senna, madder … Continue reading

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The African Chef, the Next Big Thing!

Today I had the pleasure of meeting Malcolm Riley and his wife Sophie. They are perhaps the most food passionate people I have ever met. Their motto is ‘Inspired by Africa produced locally’ and Malcolm’s company is The African Chef. … Continue reading

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Travel Theme: Liquid

Ailsa says it been raining heavily in Seattle, so it sounds much like here in the South West of England where some people are dealing with floods. I’m featuring Ghana this week. to join in visit http://wheresmybackpack.com/2012/11/23/travel-theme-liquid/ and share your liquid … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Thankful

Okay I may not be very popular with these darlings and it’s a first for me to post a photo of them but  it’s because I’m THANKFUL! Thankful that they are mine and they are there for me. Kids, I … Continue reading

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