20 Nov 2013

watercolour notebooks


My thoughts whir above my head like a cloud. Sometimes its a gentle, wispy one which floats calmly from idea to idea. But mostly it swirls like a swarm of angry bees; each thought fighting to be the queen. Taming this storm hasn't been easy and when life gets busy I hear it's hum turn to a roar. Although it's something I will always have to keep on top of I've found that writing things down has helped. Whether it be romantic notions scribbled whilst sipping a rare coffee in solitude, pre-slumber plans for the next day or "must remembers" into calendars and diaries, jotting down the contents of my brain has eased their ferocity. It has helped me to view my brain's zealous nature as a blessing too.

With all her imagination and rolling talk I know that Bijou shares this trait. I can tell by her constant chatter that her mouth simply can't keep up with the melody of thoughts that are vying for attention. She speaks quickly like her Mumma. And although she can't write yet I am encouraging her to keep a track of thoughts, ideas and plans with simple illustrations on paper. We made some little books for just such ramblings using some leftover watercolour paintings. Needless to say the bees came out to play.

Steph x

14 comments:

  1. the most beautiful creations come from those busy thoughts , I share this condition and enjoy every minute of it, lol, I love her watercolor art! What a clever girl!

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  2. That's a wonderful idea! and how nice of you to make her learn with such creative and artistic methods.

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  3. such a beautiful post and brilliant idea. i love that you are using artwork to hold more creative ideas. i have started painting with my little one and think i might let her do the same when she gets a little bit older. thank you for sharing this!

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  4. what a lovely idea- these look beautiful x

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  5. These are absolutely delightful. I am going to make some for my kindergarten staff to take their notes and observations in, (secretly getting the children to help me). Thanks for the inspiration (as always). I also pinned the image to remind me.

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  6. stunning! i love the colours that she has used, and good girl, getting her on the sewing machine mumma bear! Wishing you splendid days my sweet friend xx

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  7. Oh how lovely they are! I love seeing her at the sewing machine. We have oodles of watercolour paintings the kids have done... I will have to "borrow" this idea I think, thank you :)

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  8. You are on fire at the moment with all of your beautiful, beautiful ideas! Love that little body at the seeing machine. xo

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  9. what a great use of some water colour pictures, they look gorgeous! I have the same thing, so many ideas that all want attention at once

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  10. Those are lovely! Your words always give me the tingles, Steph.

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  11. Brilliant idea and a beautiful way to encourage and record those special drawings - which will turn into writings all in good time.

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  12. Lovely idea and so sweet to see Bijou running his notebooks up on the sewing machine. x

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  13. What a lovely idea, I love the sewing machine being used as well. Thank you for sharing

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Your words brighten my day! Thank-you so much for joining me on my adventure. x