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Official wedding photos

2010-10-19T08:23:00.000-07:00

Photos taken at my brother's wedding. I was asked to be one of the official photographers on the day.

Autumn 'snowflakes'

2010-10-19T08:18:00.000-07:00

Paper snowflakes on a leaf theme.

A lovely photo

2010-10-19T08:16:00.000-07:00

Taken on a recent walk around the lake.

Enjoy life

2010-10-19T08:15:00.000-07:00

Enjoy life by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Life is beautiful

2010-08-10T16:46:00.000-07:00

For some reason I'm completely hyper and unable to sleep (its 1am), so I thought I'd channel all that energy into creating something beautiful!!!

Creative for a Second or Two

2010-07-28T10:53:00.000-07:00

Creative for a Second is a project which brings together people from around the world who suffer with ME, as I do. 8 journals (and counting!) are going round the globe and people are making art! The art seems to either be a celebration of creativity for its own sake, or an expression of what living with ME means to the artist.

I was thrilled to be a part of this exciting project. A lot of the art already in the journal I received was quite heavy and sad, so I thought I would use my love of colour to bring a different slant to the book. I wanted to put out the message that there is always hope for sufferers of long-term illness and disability.

After the rain... comes the rainbow
This is one of my trademark-style doodles.

I am very ill... but I have hope

I took photos of all the pills I take on a daily basis, and used them to signify that the very embodiment of illness can still blossom into good health again. Had I made this artwork a week later, i would have had to fit 40 pills on the page, as my slipped disc worsened overnight!

My body is lead... But my heart can fly

The right-hand picture is a series of embroidered wavy lines. I pricked holes through both pages, sewing the right-hand page but leaving the holes visible on the left. I then doodled circles and lines in four shades of grey.

I've got that Rainbow Feeling

This is a stand-alone doodle

Hamsters!!!

2010-07-28T10:51:00.000-07:00

I recently acquired three new hamsters. These photos are so cute, I had to share them!

This is Ruby

And this is Pebble And Pearl!

My patio

2010-07-28T10:49:00.000-07:00

A photo taken of shadows on my patio.

Mixed media canvas

2010-07-28T10:47:00.000-07:00

I created this artwork for a friend's birthday. We had visited a park together and seen this unusual architecture that he liked.

I thought I'd use a photo I took as a template. Here's the photo:

First I printed the photo at the size of the canvas, and overlaid the enlarged photo over five different colours of card, using the photo as a cutting guide.

I painted the canvas to create the sky peeping through the windows inside the building.

The black card was cut to represent the interior of the building

I then layered the other colours of card on top to finish the picture off.

This is what it looked like on my wall, among my other art.

Playing with bookeh

2010-07-28T10:43:00.000-07:00

When I got my new camera, I tried out a technique called Bookeh. Basically you cut a small aperture from black card and hold it in front of your lens. Then all out-of-focus bright spots take on the shape of the aperture.

Once I'd got the hang of it, I tried lots of different shapes, and created these beautifully whimsical photos. I'm really pleased with them!!

Beautiful bloom

2010-07-28T10:41:00.000-07:00

Isn't this flower beautiful!?! I bought it at Borough Market for £3, such a lot of money but I love peonies and this is the most beautiful, huge peony I've ever seen. I was really pleased with my photos too!

Brightening up the flat

2010-07-28T10:40:00.000-07:00

When the first summery days arrived, I decided to inject some colour into my flat. I went for the festical vibe!!! I love colour, it makes me happy!!!

The honeycomb tissue paper lanterns came down after a week or so, but the garland and hearts and stars are still up! It makes me smile when I walk in and see the garland up there!

My walking stick

2010-07-28T10:39:00.000-07:00

This year I've slipped a disc and find walking very painful. In the end I bought myself a walking stick. I looked for a nice one online for ages- but didnt like any of the funky or dated designs. So I decided to customise my own stick! All I've done is wrap a load of my old bead necklaces from the 1990's around the top of the stick. I now step out with pride!!!

Weeds can be beautiful!

2010-07-28T10:32:00.000-07:00

There is a communal lawn outside my flat, which became covered in yellow dandelions in spring. I wanted to bring some of that colour indoors so I went out and picked some of the weeds. I put them in a candle holder and rather liked the result!!

The pink flowers are Daphne. They are tiny, and I put a sprig of them into a tiny bath oil vial. It looked so pretty!!!

Ink paintings

2010-07-28T10:30:00.000-07:00

I have a set of artist's inks in a drawer, and recently got them out to have a play. Here are the results.

This is the first one I did, and my favourite. It kind of reminds me of chinese art, but a contemporary version.

I then thought I'd try bleeding blobs of ink into wet paper. I didn't really like the result, but once I'd gone over it with black ink, I liked it a bit better. I'm still not very keen, but I guess it's good to push myself out of my comfort zone and create art that isn't my usual style!!!

It kind of reminds me of african tribal art.

This final one was created by sanwdiching two pieces of inked paper together and then doing an ink drawing over the top. I'm quite pleased with this one!!

Embroidery

2010-07-28T10:23:00.000-07:00

I have this beautiful embroidery kit. The finished piece will be about 60cmx30cm. It is called Pansy Parade. I've recently been doing some work on it. Here are the 'before' and 'after' photos. As you can see, this is very much a work in progress!!

Some Photos

2010-07-28T10:17:00.000-07:00

I thought I'd share these two photos I took recently. The first is taken at my local park. I love how the light was sparkling on the lake.

The second was taken through a dirty train window into the sun, creating beautiful shadows across the frame.

Love

2010-07-27T08:28:00.000-07:00

I like using small pops of colour in a monochrome image. It gives it a bit of a lift, I think.

Good therapy

2010-07-26T02:37:00.000-07:00

I'd forgotten how fun Polyvore is!!! While I'm bedbound it's great therapy to be able to create still.

A long absence

2010-07-23T04:22:00.000-07:00

I've had a lot of problems with my health and am currently mostly bedbound, so I haven't been able to update my blog with all my recent drawings. I do, however, have a netbook so I am still able to do Polyvores. So I have dusted off the cobwebs on my Polyvore account, and have got creating again.

Wall art

2010-04-12T02:18:00.000-07:00

I have been poorly recently hence the lack of posting on here. While I was ill, I had a sudden attack of craftyness, and I made this wall art. I felt ok at the time, but it took me ages to recover afterwards, I must have used every last ounce of energy!

The background is scraps of fabric from sample books laid over flocked wrapping up paper. The top right hand corner has ruched cherry-blossom silk. The flowers are mostly silk flowers.

Down the left side I layered pink and purple tulle sewn into place, with sequins and flowers overlaid on top. The flower centres are brads.

I am actually making two- one to keep and one to auction or sell for charity. The second one, however, has spent the last month sitting on my desk as a pile of component parts, waiting for such time as I'm well enough... hopefully soon!

Wonder

2010-03-15T03:42:00.000-07:00

It's been a while... so here's a Polyvore.

wonder by vanillalemoncake featuring Glitter and Twisted brooches

A new drawing

2010-02-13T04:08:00.001-08:00

I did this the other day, after flicking through one of my inspiration books.

My starting point was this artwork by Simone Jessup.

I really don't think my drawing is half as well balanced as Simone's, but I enjoyed doing it all the same. I also didn't get my flower quite right. But hey, when you are drawing on paper, you just have to go with the flow and not worry about form too much. You learn by experience and this is my first attempt at the black outline kind of drawing. I think my attempt looks rather good in its frame on my wall! You will see that the lines of dots have come from previous drawings of mine.

Drawing for a friend

2010-02-08T03:24:00.000-08:00

I had a friend coming to stay the night and thought I'd do a drawing for her to take away with her. I had an hour to knock something up so needed a design that didn't involve covering the whole surface. This was the result. I stuck diamante and sequins across the middle to lighten things up. When i'd finished I didn't want to give it away!!! (but of course I did ;) )

Photos of the snow

2010-02-08T03:20:00.000-08:00

We had the most wonderful deep snow last month. Although I was poorly, I managed to walk across the road to the recreation ground and took a few shots. Here they are!!

More drawings

2010-02-08T03:11:00.000-08:00

I drew these two patterns when I was quite poorly. The inspiration for the first was a photo of a ruffled dress. It is more free than a lot of my drawings because I challenged myself to draw it in semi-darkness. to be honest I'm amazed at how controlled it is, considering I could hardly see what I was doing!

This one had no inspirational starting point but uses elements from previous drawings.

Cards

2010-02-08T03:01:00.000-08:00

I made this card for some friends after they had helped me out in a huge way. I envisaged their home decor to create something that reflected them as people.

This one was for a very close friend ;)

And this one I designed using digital scrapbook kits. I printed it off in various colours and sent it to my family.

Photos of the park

2010-02-08T02:54:00.000-08:00

I spent a lovely time in a local park, back in October. Here are a few of the photos I took that day.

Circles

2010-02-08T02:51:00.001-08:00

I drew this pattern on A4 paper. At first I didn't like it very much, but it's growing on me now!

Drawing in stages

2010-02-06T09:15:00.000-08:00

I don't usually take 'work-in-progress' photos of my artwork, but when it is a particularly labour intensive piece, I like to record the process of growth of the picture.

I first posted about this pattern last year when it looked like this,

And then again when it looked like this:

Many hours of work later, it looked like this:

And finally, it's ended up like this:

This little beauty has taken me a huuuuge number of hours to complete but I think it was worth it!

I'm back!!!

2010-02-06T08:34:00.000-08:00

I've moved house and am settling down into a new, more gentle way of life. In the last four months I've done quite a bit of drawing, which I hope to share soon. Until then, let's get up to date on my Polyvores:

Wow there's been quite a few!!!

I did this yesterday:

\you're lovely by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Last week:

Smile more please by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

This one when I was feeling really rough on one of my worse days

Never lose heart by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

This one is about the great feeling I have about finally having a place of my own. My first set since moving!

This is real by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

And i did this one just before I moved.

the dream by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Everything comes naturally by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

the sun by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

someday by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Perfect by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Great day by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Happiness by vanillalemoncake featuring Irene Neuwirth jewelry

colour explosion by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Wheel by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Bored by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

So tweet! by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

I love this one

Be true by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

love by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Lovely Package Exchange- Heidi

2009-09-25T09:37:00.000-07:00

My second partner was Heidi.

I made her an artwork of ribbon flowers. The flowers are easy to make (though fiddly!) but oh so effective!

The rest of her parcel had similar things to Emily's parcel.

And this is how I wrapped it up:

In return, I recieved this lovely parcel from the USA:

And the contents of the parcel. My favourite has to be the necklace Heidi made. I will treasure it!

Thankyou Heidi :)

Lovely Package Exchange- Emily

2009-09-25T09:18:00.000-07:00

I've been quiet recently! I've had a lot on, including moving into my brother's room... it's taken a huge amount of work and it's not even finished yet!

I've not been doing much creating but I can finally show you my Lovely Packages. I took part in a swap organised by the lovely Dani over at Oh Hello Friend.

My first swap partner was Emily. As Emily enjoys travel, I drew a picture for her based on the London tube map.

The package also contained art prints and accessories.

And this is how I wrapped the package.

In return I recieved a gorgeous package with stylised images of London around the box.

Inside was a treasure trove of lovely things, including a purple photo frame, purple wire balls and a German interiors magazine.

Thankyou Emily!

Forest Girl

2009-08-29T10:54:00.001-07:00

I love swings and I love nature... This set evolved from the girl on the swing, into a forest scene. I love it! I suppose it is a good sense of who I am right now... looking for the gentle, soothing rhythm of the swing and the calming, healing sense of being surrounded by nature.

Girl in forest by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

You're lovely

2009-08-28T05:09:00.001-07:00

Lovely by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Flower Girl

2009-08-28T05:05:00.000-07:00

I like the delicate vintage look of this set...

Vintage heart by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

...the rabbit in this one...

Rabbit by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

...the colours in this one...

Every chance by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

...absolutely everything in this one... it's one of my best I think...

Flower girl by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

...and the laid back, freestyle look of this one.

Summer by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Colourful day

2009-08-26T13:09:00.000-07:00

I've been busy on ployvore today!

Song by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Colour explosion by vanillalemoncake featuring Tarina Tarantino jewelry

Moments by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Smile

2009-08-25T01:49:00.000-07:00

Some cheerful colour to brighten your day...

Smile by vanillalemoncake featuring Tarina Tarantino jewelry

Life is beautiful

2009-08-25T01:32:00.001-07:00

Yes, it really is!

Life is beautiful by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

More therapy!

2009-08-22T13:27:00.000-07:00

More sets today.

Escape by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Break the silence by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Play

2009-08-22T07:46:00.000-07:00

I've worked off some frustration this afternoon on Polyvore. The sets come together so quickly it can be therapeutic when I'm having a bad day.

I have this desire to play with colour and do some scrapbooking, but at the moment I'm not really well enough to deal with the mess. This set is a reminder that I have that outlet and that colour is what makes me tick.

Play by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

This set is an escapism, I was frustrated with aspects of living under my parent's roof and making this set really soothed me and reminded me that noone can take away my dreams.

make a wish by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Placecards

2009-08-22T03:44:00.001-07:00

I made the placecards for my brother's recent wedding.

Recent photography

2009-08-22T03:33:00.000-07:00

I love photography but don't always remember to share the results. Here are some of my recent photos.

Dreams

2009-08-22T03:31:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted in a while... I've been working on projects that I can't share yet. I can't wait to show you though!

In the meantime, here are two more polys

dreams by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

I love you by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Nothing wrong

2009-08-08T05:08:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I need to remind myself that there's nothing wrong with me personally, it is my illness that places restrictions on my life and makes it hard for me to be reliable or to do the things I'd like to do.

Nothing wrong by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Work in progress update

2009-08-08T05:04:00.000-07:00

I posted a picture of this drawing in its infancy recently (here). This type of doodle takes forever and is quite mentally demanding because it doesn't follow a set pattern. A lot of mental energy goes into thinking about what to draw next to fill the space.

Change the world

2009-08-04T03:42:00.000-07:00

Change the world by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

2009-08-04T01:58:00.000-07:00

I've been nominated for a Little Blog Award! Please vote, I would be very grateful :)

Weddings

2009-07-29T03:41:00.000-07:00

Two of my brothers are engaged, one getting married in a few weeks time. For his engagement present I did a small painting on canvas with their initials.

Last week I gave them their wedding present and card.

This week, I made an engagement present for my second brother, this time using papercuts and then drawing the centre with ink.

And this is their card and present.

Dreams

2009-07-25T09:21:00.000-07:00

A dream by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Be free

2009-07-25T08:59:00.000-07:00

I created this latest poly while feeling a bit dissilusioned. It is a reminder that while others may not act the way I'd like them to, I can still be true to myself and go my own way.

Be free, be true by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Latest drawings

2009-07-25T05:08:00.001-07:00

This in on A4 paper. The watermarks were an experiment... one I don't think was particularly successful!!

This one is a work in progress in my little A6 sketchpad

These are also from the little sketchpad

Another catch-up

2009-07-23T09:48:00.001-07:00

I've been out of the blog world for a while, have had so much to do and a lot to deal with recently... but here's a poly update and there should be a drawing update soon when I've had a chance to take some pictures :)

Treasure the precious stuff by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Stand on top by vanillalemoncake featuring Monsoon accessories

Do what you love by vanillalemoncake featuring French Connection accessories

Sleeping in by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Update

2009-07-09T06:24:00.000-07:00

My latest Poly

Thinking of you by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Shaky

2009-07-03T10:35:00.000-07:00

I did this drawing last night, and then I saw that this week's Illustration Friday topic is shaky. I thought it was perfect!!

Peacock painting

2009-07-03T10:31:00.000-07:00

I am soooo chuffed with this painting I finished recently. It is acrylic on canvas and embellished with sequins.

Update

2009-07-03T10:29:00.000-07:00

Here are my latesy Polys:

happy song by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Butterflies by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Thanks by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Beauty of the day by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Thankyou by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Red day!

2009-06-25T07:52:00.000-07:00

I've managed to be a bit more creative today, am feeling slightly better. I've been really poorly but am now beginning to feel like I'm on the path to improving again. I'm at the point where I can do small things like art without needing to move too much, and I can manage for an hour or two. Here's what I've done today:

Try it... by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

I did this little drawing while lying down and I really like how cheerful and bright it has turned out. I always display my drawings for a week or two before putting them into an album so it will be nice to have this to look at!

I seem to be drawn to red today!!! Not sure what that says about me!

Wonder by vanillalemoncake featuring Monsoon accessories

The way you do...

2009-06-24T11:46:00.000-07:00

I love that sentiment... its so true isn't it.

The way you do... by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

You're lovely

2009-06-24T10:37:00.001-07:00

I think this set is really cheerful and happy!

You're lovely by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Another catch-up

2009-06-24T01:27:00.001-07:00

Oh dear, I've not been very good at updating the blog recently!!

Here's my latest stuff:

Today:
I found out after completing this set that another member of Polyvore had created a similar one! It's almost uncanny. iDolly's set can be found here

Live, laugh, love by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Monday:

Don't put off your happy life by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Last Friday I did a drawing:

Last Tuesday:

Sing with your heart by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Last Monday:

heavy by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

A fortnight ago:

sunshine by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Recent drawings

2009-06-09T04:30:00.001-07:00

As promised, here are the drawings I've been doing recently:

Scrapbook page

2009-06-09T04:08:00.000-07:00

I haven't done much scrapbooking recently, but when my niece came round the other day, I got stuck in and produced this:

Update

2009-06-06T13:23:00.000-07:00

I haven't been doing much art on the computer recently because I've been really bogged down with getting my pension application in. But here's the stuff I've been doing recently. I've also been doing a lot of drawing, which I will share another time.

Today:

Days like these by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Wednesday:

Room set by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Tuesday:

Believe by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Reason by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Last wednesday:

Sunshine by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Untitled by vanillalemoncake featuring 1928 jewelry

Catchup...

2009-05-26T13:27:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted for a while... I've been really busy with my pension application. here's today's sets:

A nice happy vibe to end the day

Have a hug! by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

A comment on lifestyle?

Furnish a life by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

A set representing the huge changes afoot in my life!

Bones by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

A simple sentiment:

Just me by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

All things peacock... I just love these birds! and I would love to get my hands on one of those bangles!

Spread your wings by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

And yesterday's sets:

Gorgeous blue gems

Windows- blues by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

A set for my biggest inspiration on Polyvore, a lady called Lagomera

Lagomera by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Two sets today

2009-05-23T13:38:00.000-07:00

WHAM BANG!!! by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Believe by vanillalemoncake featuring Tarina Tarantino jewelry

More Pollies

2009-05-22T13:59:00.000-07:00

I've used every last braincell to make these two! Off to bed!

Flights of fancy by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Take every chance by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Using Polyvore to inspire my art

2009-05-22T06:21:00.000-07:00

Remember this set?

Buttoned up love by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

I see Polyvore as a basis for developing ideas that will one day become drawings or paintings. The above set is the first such example. I did the drawing below based on the memory of this set. I half wish I had the original set with me now... but I was still pleased with the drawing. The edges are a little jagged on the photo because the drawing is A6 size.

Be yourself

2009-05-22T06:18:00.000-07:00

I haven't done a polyvore set for a while, so thought I'd put one together now.

Be yourself by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

A drawing

2009-05-20T08:51:00.000-07:00

I haven't done any drawings for ages so I created this little picture this afternoon. There's something so relaxing about drawing!

Pecannoot

2009-05-20T08:43:00.000-07:00

The lovely Jess Gonacha over at Pecannoot has posted some of my work on her blog. I am really excited by this, as Pecannoot is one of my favourite blogs. I love the uplifting nature of the artwork Jess shares. It is fabulous to finally be a part of the project. I've always had it on my list of things to do to submit some work for Jess, and I'm glad I did!

Thankyou so much Jess!

Contest entries

2009-05-20T08:39:00.000-07:00

I entered a contest on Polyvore where you had to create sets based only on items found at Talullah Tu. Here are my entries.

My favourite, and last:

Tallulah Tu entry 4 by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Tallulah Tu entry 3 by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Tallulah entry 2 by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Tallulah Tu entry by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

I don't usually create fashion sets as I use Polyvore to make art. So I tried to bring a bit of artisticness to my entries!

Fly

2009-05-16T07:55:00.000-07:00

Making the decision to apply for (extremely) early retirement yesterday has got me thinking of new starts, new paths and new ways I can go with my life. It is such a liberating feeling!

Fly by vanillalemoncake featuring Monsoon Accessories

Thursday

2009-05-16T07:53:00.000-07:00

I'm really enjoying using quotes on my work at the moment. They seem to add to the image, and give it more meaning and context, and also captures my mood at the time.

Feel that sunshine? by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Leave a trail by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

A thoughtful kinda day...

2009-05-13T13:17:00.000-07:00

The last set of the day is all about my lack of love for brown... I find it such a dull uninspiring colour.

I don't like brown by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Whereas... I just love colour and working with it makes me happy!

Happy work by vanillalemoncake featuring Monsoon brooches

...Though my world also has quite a bit of black and white in it too...

My world by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

...sometimes too much black, and then I need to let some of it go!

Let go by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

So far today...

2009-05-12T09:53:00.001-07:00

Its dripping jewels by vanillalemoncake featuring Forever21 earrings

Be you by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Golden glow by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Today I made

2009-05-11T11:15:00.000-07:00

three pink sets!

Candy floss aviary by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

All you do by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Sweet dreams by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Digi scrapbook page

2009-05-09T08:02:00.002-07:00

I made this today as a gift to my niece. I printed it out and addded a few diamante gems to the top right hand corner.

Purple rabbits

2009-05-09T08:02:00.001-07:00

Purple rabbits playing free.

Purple rabbits by vanillalemoncake featuring Tarina Tarantino hair accessories

Break the silence...

2009-05-07T12:19:00.000-07:00

The last set of the day evokes a wetlands bird sanctuary for me.

Out of the marshes by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

This one is quite whimsy and thoughtful but I like the overall effect.

Dream, create, believe by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

And then a nice childhood image... slightly cartoony and lighthearted.

Watering the robot garden by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Followed by a lovely evocative sunshine and sea image

Wish this was my world by vanillalemoncake featuring Kirra sunglasses

My first set of the day is proving popular with other Polyvore members. It ties in with my marshland one at the top of this post- I like the effect of the silhouetted figures leading you into the scene.

Break the silence by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Today

2009-05-06T12:33:00.000-07:00

I've not been very well today so only managed two sets.

Orla's bird by vanillalemoncake featuring Old Navy earrings

You are what you make of yourself by vanillalemoncake featuring Forever21 rings

Today

2009-05-05T12:19:00.000-07:00

A bit of a psychadelic trip on the last set of the day:

Flights of imagination by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

And a complete contrast with this one... I think this is my favourite today.

Bird of paradise by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Quirky but sweet, I think:

Taking a walk in the wild garden by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

And I like this one too... I like the balance.

Bubble machine by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

This one contrasts with last night- I must have wanted to start the day on a more positive note!

Sunshine by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

yesterday's sets

2009-05-05T01:42:00.000-07:00

I ended the day on a bit of a low... this set encapsulates how I felt last night:

Shape your life by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

I like the mixture of black and white with bright rainbow colour. it's a scheme i go back to time and time again.

Dancing on the rainbow ribbons by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

I like this one. It kind of encapsulates the feeling of creativity and what it means to me.

Take every chance... by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

I like this one for the pure sense of springtime it evokes

Embrace the joys by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

The horses are what finished this set... I wanted something a bit punchy to give the image some definition.

The horses bow their heads by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Another more pensive set

I felt hope by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

I really like this one- it feels a bit like a mood board but also, again, describes what creativity means to me

Do what you love by vanillalemoncake featuring Herve Leger cocktail dresses

This is my favourite set of the day.

The dreamer by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Though I must say i like the colours in this one

Lake reflection by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

This one is a bit too hard for me- I prefer soft edges and delicate pattern. The aeroplane fitted with the theme but is a departure from my usual preference for birds.

The runway by vanillalemoncake on Polyvore.com

Nice people, cool things

2009-05-04T03:53:00.002-07:00

I really love the sentiment on this set. I left a comment on Inspiration Prompt just now about Polyvore... it has become an important outlet for my creativity and the community on there has given me a lot of feedback about my art. It's so nice to be a part of a community that appreciates and shares art.

Nice people, cool things by vanillalemoncake featuring Forever21 rings