The Goddess of Snowflakes...

I've Just come back from taking Algie for his walk.

I think the Godess of Snowflakes is appropriate for today as it's cold enough for snow. 

The wind is bitter and I swear it comes straight from the Steppes!

I went to the funeral yesterday of a local boy who died suddenly at only 27.

A beautiful service and even with all the extra chairs there 

was standing room only. We have a large church and it was filled.  All the village 

has been so saddened and supportive to his family......

And now for Freddie, he was taken to Theatre last night to have the 

gangrenous toe removed. All went well and he is fine. They leave the dressing on

untouched for 5 days so no sign of his coming home quite yet!

Thank you all so much for your kind comments and prayers.

I really appreciate it.

June xxx

This is Fairy Layla. She's the daughter of a dear friend of mine.

So this picture was a collaboration between him and me.

She is grown up now and a sweet girl.

The news this morning from the hospital was Freddie had the 

Angioplasty yesterday. He had a good night and is in good spirits.

So now we wait again for the next step.

I send my love to you all,

June xxx

Three Muses...Altered Playing card

The Joker

I enjoyed this challenge. The background is from my stash. The Joker

was made from 3 different photos (Googled) and the 

playing cards were also found online.

I was pleased the way my Joker turned out.

Freddie is still in hospital. And still no sign of the Angioplastry being done.

They said at the beginning there was a waiting list of up to 3 weeks.....

He seems well in himself but fed up as you can imagine.

Thanks for viewing my Joker

Have a great day.

Love and Hugs

June xxx

Take a Word...Vintage..

The Butterfly Girls.

The Little Violinist

One of my favourite subjects this week. Entirely in my comfort zone!

I'm sorry these are from my files but with everything going on around me

I seem unable to concentrate.

The Butterfly Girls, I'm sure you'll recognise most everything from Itkupilli!

The little boy etc. came from Google Images.

Thank you for looking and I hope your week starts with a smile!

Love and Hugs

June xxx

Something different...

I've been trying something a bit different. A freer, looser style.

Quite a change from my usual vintage looking images.

I recently commissioned a wonderful Silversmith, also a personal friend, to make me a ring.

I had a very old cameo, a present from my stepfather to my mother that I had after she died.

It was too small and unnoticeable to wear as a brooch and I was afraid I would lose it.I had often thought it would make a great ring so I finally got around to it.

She brought it to me finished yesterday and I am thrilled. It is set on a wide silver band that has been edged in gold. The cameo is also edged in gold. I am not the best photographer in the world but I'll do my best. A totally unique piece. The only one in the world!
I hope you can get the idea from the pictures!

Not much news about Freddie. He did go and have his eye appointment yesterday. They wheeled him down to another department.
So it's still wait and see. He should have the angioplasty next week and then we'll see if they remove the offending toe! Patience is a virtue.

Have a great weekend dear friends,
love and Hugs
June xxx

Goddesses...

 Over the last few weeks I have been designing a Series of Goddesses.

Above is the Goddess of Trees, in her Autumn garb

.

This is the Goddess of Music.

And this, the Goddess of the Night.

I hope you like them.

It's now 8 days Freddie's been in hospital. I hope they are going to do

the angioplasty next week.

Stanley and Jenny are seeing him this afternoon.

It's late in the afternoon so I wish you all a pleasant evening!

Love and Hugs

June xxx

Gone with the wind...3M...

It's Wednesday! It's the day to put our challenges up

for the Three Muses.

So today here is something that came to my mind.....

Almost gone with the Wind!

My own manipulated background and figures and duck Googled

and manipulated.

Perhaps I should have gone with 'deep and meaningful' but

my Muse chose to go the other way!

Thanks for looking dear friends and for leaving a comment.

Love and Hugs

June xxx