Monthly Archives: January 2012

Rule Breaker

14 January 2012

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Can one just sort-of accept an award? Not really follow all the rules that go along with it? Change the rules even? Maybe invite Kanye up on the stage to shake things up a little? I hope so.

All this to say I am touched that so many people have nominated my little blog for various awards and I want to say a great big thank you while at the same time break all the rules as they have become unwieldy, mostly due to my procrastination…

I thought I’d do something  different and share a favourite post from each of the kind people who nominated me for various Versatile , Leibster and Kreative Blogger awards.


Just click on the names to see where you will travel… you might end up back in time…
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Juanita’s Photo Box: a sweet blog filled with nature, children and the odd train track. (Get posting Juanita!  :) )

The exuberant  and talented Xandre Verkes who’s smile fills the blog-o-sphere.

Isabella Art Blog: an incredibly talented young Renaissance woman. We have a mutual admiration thing going on ♥

Occultoantonio: Artist. There is no other word.

Elena Caravela: painter, illustrator, author, amazing…

Marina Chetner: an Aussie living in and documenting New York City. Go here for inspiration! (Marina I’m heading to New York one of these days!)

Oregon College of Art and Craft Library: Kevin is the bookish kind, I like that!

The lovely  Nandini nestled in the Himalaya’s has a lovely photo-blog.

Millie Ho: she has a way with words, intoxicating…

Strange Trip Studios : a  “creative cosmic tripster”, fed by music.

Found Round and About: a sumptuous photo blog by Tisha Clinkenbeard.

The Moof: glorious, lyrical and edgy drawings and writing. She wears her heart on her sleeve.  (Isabella, get your Mom to  check this out first…)

arkturosx: a blog that takes my breath away. Crafted with love.

Cruzdelsur: exotic and beautiful Argentina.

Sincere thanks to all of you!

Inside-Out Pyjamas and a Spoon Under Your Pillow

12 January 2012

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It is a well-known fact(?) that if you put your pyjamas on inside out and place a spoon under your pillow upon going to bed, you will wake up to a “snow day”. School buses won’t be running and you will get to wear your inside-out pyjamas for the entire day should you choose to. Somebody has indulged…
It’s more like a freezing rain day though. I’d prefer the snow.
All images © Karen McRae

Stick Season

9 January 2012

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I have heard the Canadian winter referred to as stick season. I like that. The outside world becoming minimal in many ways. Reduced to sticks and twigs, spareness of colour and natural design. As the snow gets thicker and deeper so does the spareness. Sometimes it’s a slow build.
All images © Karen McRae

The Colour of Ice

4 January 2012

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We have been blanketed in arctic air for the last couple of days so I’m posting these icy cold pictures to give you an idea of what it feels like.  I love the subtle blues and yellows trapped in the ice. Currently I am busy turning up the heat, drinking hot tea and eating cheesecake. (Could someone please come over and finish the rest of the sweets in my house?!,  it would have to be soon though…)
Stay warm!
Taken in Almonte, Ontario 2010
All images © Karen McRae

A String Around My Finger

1 January 2012

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I couldn’t let the first day of the year pass without marking it with a few thoughts and images. I am so grateful for the support of the amazing people who are in my life and excited for what the new year will bring. This is kind of like a little reminder to myself to be strong, to stay on the creative path I have chosen and to always be thankful for what I have. It’s like a string around my finger.

Strength, for whatever lies ahead

Reach, for your wildest dreams
 Reflect, on what you have and what you have learned
An adventure lies ahead. Thanks for joining me!

All images © Karen McRae