Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

Had a great time this morning having a photo-shoot done! A make-over, hair fix and photo shoot. After thinking that perhaps I had finally lost it [age and all that] I so enjoyed the 'shoot' with Lisa who turned me into a glamour gran! David liked the new look too. So watch this space. [What for I don't know.]

I am looking forward to teaching again this week. Had many mornings off so am rearing to go. New projects and a few surprises on the way. 

Planning a trip to Mozambique at the end of October, courtesy a dog food company, so am looking for my swimming costumes [not a happy thought]. But before that we have our Spiritual Moment weekend in the Free State which should be a special few days.

Time to start planning food for the Creative Escapes 2009 Brochure Launch on 26 October at C3  9 Caroline Crescent Cresta. 

Websites

I really enjoy browsing new websites.

After a most stimulating visit with a friend of mine I started browsing her website: www. helpuhelpu.co.za  and haven't stopped since.

Filled with great ideas, fun quizzes and help-u info it's really worthwhile. Why not visit it and find out for yourself. 

Of Classes and Holidays

Our group projects have been a great success this semester. Each person has chosen a quotation ranging from cooking to grandparenting with various coloured papers to share with the class. 

A small book of about 12cms square will be the result with each person doing an original page and then photocopying that for each person in the class. A great little book - Calli-Capers - with various design and calligraphy examples for all.

Once again we are all on our various ways. We leave for Kenya this Saturday and others are going to the Cape and the bush. 

Of course we all enjoy regrouping to share holiday stories and experiences. 

Here's to holidays!!

Grand - Children and Good Food

Rachel and Ashleigh spent a few days with us this past weekend. Always a great time, but of course, they keep me on my toes.

Visits to the Zoo Lake [to feed the pesky geese] are a highlight. This we do regularly with little packs of apple, cheese and bread to tear up for the gabbles.

Afterwards we order  cappucino for Nan-Marie and two baby chinos for the little girls. This time they went to do the activities at Moyo's play area which is fun for all. Nana watches, the girls do the activity.

Sunday lunch the girls prepared dessert - Glasses layered with yoghurt, muesli crumble and freshly sliced strawberries. Of course you can use cream, crumbled meringue and strawberries if you prefer. The ideal quick dessert - especially if there are two eager little girls helping.

New projects

The Thursday group of calligraphers is about to start a new project: each person will choose a quotation and instruct the group on how to prepare the page. Everyone will end up with a small square book filled with great ideas, creativity and some good quotations.

Wednesday evening classes begin again this Wednesday. 17h00 - 19h00. Once again we will be dealing with Italic and creative projects. 

Saturday classes will begin again in September.

Calligraphy

As always Thursday mornings are calligraphy. A group of eight [sounds like a banking cartel] gets together and we explore letter form and creativity.

We also chat and share our weekly experiences. Almost like children at school. Of course we share coffee and cake too. 

The nicest thing is the conviviality. One of the 'girls' moved to Switzerland and will visit this morning. A lively and amusing person, Max has us laughing from the moment she arrives. 

David and I leave for the Free State tomorrow. I've decided not to cook but rather choose a few delicious meals from Le Patisserie in Illovo. Their pies are good, the salmon fish cakes divine and the meringues sublime. So what with some good food and a pile of books and David with his camera, we should have a good weekend,

Quiet Weekend

We had a quiet weekend - or should I say I did. David was on duty.

I managed to complete my India travel memory book. These little books allow memories to fill the room as pages are written and photos are pasted in and decorated. 

Also updated the Masai Mara book ready for our next 'migration' to Kenya at the end of August.

Made simple home food: a Bean Hotpot with delicious flavours and camembert in phyllo pastry followed by red wine pears and thick cream. Mmmm.

And now it's Monday again.