Snow

The last lot of snow hasn't even gone yet and we now have more. Lots more.  Bit fed up with snow now. If I wanted it that much I would move to the North Pole.

clART news

Well we have put our first batch of postcards up for sale on the website. Hopefully over the christmas holidays we'll be able to get together and work on the site some more - get some more photos and products up there!

We've had some really nice comments about the site (thank you) and I'm happy that we're heading in the right direction with it!

http://www.clart.co.uk 

Exciting news!

Himself and I have our own website!!

Earlier on in the year, we had an idea to form our own photography/art/design/promotions company and it has slowliy been taking form over the last few months.  The company is called clART.

The website is still under construction but I've been playing around with it and so far I'm quite pleased.

We have also taken delivery of our first batch of postcards, which we are planning to sell. The images used for them are the ones you can see on the website (with the exception of the QE II photo).

Please pop over to our site, have a peek and let us know what you think. We are happy to receive positive comments and constructive criticism!!

www.clart.co.uk

Blind Pony Appeal

I'm a big supporter of Tower Hills Stables - just wish I had more money to help out. Every little helps though. They do a fantastic job. Please join me in supporting them if you can!

Zombie Barbie (with fangs)

Zombie Barbie (with fangs), originally uploaded by jilleebee.

You wouldn't want this one in your toy box!!!

Scary Barbies

Hallowe'en ghost Barbie, originally uploaded by jilleebee.

In honour of it being Hallowe'en time I have been fiddling with the latest features in picnik on flickr and have made some silly scary Barbie pictures. Well they amuse me and keep me out of mischief!!

There were two in the bed.......

There were two in the bed......., originally uploaded by jilleebee.

Sharing graciously doesn't come into it sometimes as far as Ollie is concerned..........

Laura's wedding card

Laura's wedding card, originally uploaded by jilleebee.

I made this for a pal who is getting married next week in Italy!

strange statue/sculpture thingy

strange statue/sculpture thingy 365/210, originally uploaded by jilleebee.

I spotted this whilst walking from one of my new firm's offices to another. I'm sure its not meant to remind me of Marge Simpson but..........
Taken on my blackberry, whilst walking, hence the quality.

Birthday

Yesterday was my birthday. I was literally 21 again (you can work it out!!).

I actually went into a bit of a Birthday Grump, which isn't really like me. I think a lot of it had to do with the fact that its been so hot recently I haven't been able to manage more than a couple of hours unbroken sleep per night, which had left me feeling more than a bit cranky!!

I did manage to rally myself though and had a lovely day. I was extremely spoiled by Himself and my lovely family and the Barbie Army has 4 new recruits - including a Ken who looks disturbingly like Mark Owen from Take That!!

Other news is that I have had my hair chopped. Its never been the same since I tried very unsuccessfully to bleach it a few weeks ago. I made another mistake though by getting layers cut in, forgetting of course that it always looks fab when my hairdresser drys and styles it; but tends to look like a well-used mop when I do!! I am liking its shortness though, much quicker to wash and cooler at night - I have extremely thick hair and it gets very hot under there!!

We went shopping today at the Metro Centre  http://www.metrocentre.uk.com/. I was meant to be looking for clothes for my new job, which I start on Monday; however, I came home with a new skirt, dress and two tops, none of which are really work-friendly!! they were all reduced in the sales though (apart from one top but I got a 10% discount on it as it was a display model!!).

I also got these shoes  http://tinyurl.com/39tag3c

Anyone who knows me will be aware that I don't do high heels, largely because I cannot walk in them in the slightest, but I NEEDED these shoes and if necessary I will use a zimmer frame whenever I wear them!

Card for Claire

Card for Claire, originally uploaded by jilleebee.

I made this as a thank you card for my ex-work buddy, Claire, who made working in my last job not only bearable but also a joy on a daily basis!

This is the thank you card referred to in my previous post and I am pleased to confirm that it was posted today!

Time.....

I have come to the conclusion that no matter how much time you have off work, it is never ever enough.

For example, my contract for my last job ended on 30^th June and I have not worked since. That was two weeks ago and in that time I have done nothing of note. I had a fantasy that I would get the house sorted out; I would make loads of cards and ATCs, I would go out on photographic expeditions. I have done none of this. In fact, I don’t know what I have actually done.  Apart from the obvious job-hunting etc., I seem to have lived in a perpetual Saturday; i.e. I have a late night, I get up later than on a work day (as late as Marmite will let me anyway), I give the pets their breakfast, make myself a cup of tea, switch on the pc and after what feels like 5 minutes realise that its actually 6pm and the day has vanished!

The good news is that I have had a verbal job offer and hope to start on 26^th July. This gives me 10 days of “free” time.  I wonder how many of the things I need to do (for example, posting the thank you card that I made last week and which has sat on my desk ever since…..) will actually get done…hmmmmm….let’s see shall we?