Back again

Sorry......again.  I know, I keep disappearing from here but it doesn't mean I've forgotten about Bee Designs.  I tend to spend most of my time on Facebook so if you want to keep up to date with what i'm doing you can follow me here.
I have been busy since I was last on here, honest.  Making and photographing and here's a few things to prove it.

Chilly day

For those of you who have been following this blog for a while, you'll know how much I love the snow.
So last night as the ground began to disappear beneath a coating of fluffy white stuff, I planned what I would do today.  After cooking breakfast I would wrap up warm and walk down the lane with camera in hand, stopping at the rural centre for coffee.
So this morning as planned breakfast then lots of layers and a furry hat, not the most attractive of outfits but gosh, I was warm too warm at times.  It really wasn't ideal for taking photos, there was a layer mist that just didn't want to lift until I came home and so most of the photos I took were a little flat and hazy. And....the rural centre was CLOSED!  Had a lovely time despite this.
Now home in front of the fire it really is time to start making ready for the first craft fair of the year next weekend.

Lesley Bee Photography

Towards the end of 2011 I attended the Glitterarti craft fair at the Atkins Buildings in Hinckley. Here I met photographer, and possibly somewhere along the lines distant relative, Lesley Bee.

Lesley photographed each of the stalls and created collages with the beautiful pictures she took. I'm so pleased with how fantastic she has made my work look. Thank you Lesley!

If you want to see more of Lesley's work, go and have wander round her website here.

Images via Lesley Bee Photography - www.lesleybee.co.uk

At last.....

....there was enough light to take a few photos of some Christmas goodies. Now to list them on Wow Thank You!

Sunshine and darkness

What a lovely week. Beautiful weather and to top it all off, no work for eleven days.
Yesterday we went cycling along Brampton Valley Way, an old railway track running from Market Harborough to Northampton. Great ride except for the two very long and very dark tunnels, it made me realise just how claustrophobic i still am, but i made it there and back.
Today i've spent the day with my wonderful family, eating, laughing and enjoying the the sunshine.
Tomorrow i need to focus on poor, neglected Bee Designs.

Pretty pinks

I was rummaging around in the fridge the other day when I came across these, somewhat mouldy little beetroots...oops. I couldn't resist taking a shot as the colours were just beautiful. Little pink bits that look as if they are stuck onto the purple beets. Isn't it great to find something pretty in nature that should really be, well, ugly.

By the seaside

A wonderful day by the seaside. Pretty beach huts, lots of paddling and of course, ice cream.

Sorry about the lack of posts, my computer is still playing up.

Here's hoping

After the heatwave at the weekend the temperature has now dropped, I did however, manage to take a few snaps in the sunshine.

I hope the fine weather continues this weekend as it's outdoor living for me and that's never fun in the rain!

It's back!

After a sunny Tuesday morning I thought spring was on it's way but I left work today and there was a layer of snow everywhere. Two hours later, having driven at an average speed of about 20 mph (that may be a little optimistic) I finally made it home. It's stopped snowing now but apparently there's more on the way tonight.
The photo isn't from this evening as it was too dark when I got back, this one's from earlier in the year. It's my day off tomorrow so I might be able to take a couple more pictures to bore you even more. You thought you'd seen the last of my snow posts for the year didn't you?

Valentine goodies

I've spent today catching up with the boring necessities known as cleaning but I did also have fun making little valentines goodies ready for tomorrow. Heart shaped butter cookies, covered in white Belgium chocolate....yum. The problem is the recipe I used made about fifty, yes fifty, cookies, what am I going to do with all those?

Happy Valentines to everyone, I hope you have a lovely, lovey day. XOXO

All wrapped up

The sunset was incredible this evening so obviously I had to take some pictures, however they really don't do it justice.

A lovely relaxing day off today making gift wrap ready for all my upcoming fairs, the only problem now is where to store it.

Dream a little dream

How dreamy are these images?

I so want to be sitting on that beach wearing those cute little shorts, if only I had the legs to pull them off, but instead i'm preparing for a night of partying!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend whatever you've got planned.

Images by David Mushegain via Paranaiv

Spring has not quite sprung

The sun is out today and despite it being bitterly cold outside, from inside my warm living room it looks like spring is slowly creeping out from wherever it's been for the last twelve months.

This pretty image is where i'd like to be right now, enjoying the outdoors.

Image via the style-files.com

At the end of the day

I've felt very demotivated since Christmas and until today haven't made a thing. But after a very long sleep last night and some inspiration from some of my favourite blogs, i've spent some of my day making valentines goodies. I maybe wont be selling them this year as I think I may have left it a little too late but I know a certain young man who'll be receiving one on the 14th!

From this......

......to this. How thirty years can change a person (and a bit of make up and some hair dye).

I've been playing around with my camera trying to get a decent photo of myself, rather unsuccessfully.
I don't know about you but quite often I can't decide if a picture is ok or not until I upload it onto my computer, so I did this and although I didn't like any of them much I did decide to share one of them with you because I like to be able to put a face to a name, don't you? I also didn't want to put the very dodgy photo I took the other day that I said I might put on, that was just a step too far.

Don't I look a happy child?

Yellow Sheep?

At last a decent amount of snow has arrived. Well I say decent but there isn't actually that much, it's just extremely slippery, so much so that I couldn't get my car up the drive today and after watching (and pushing) several cars getting stuck on the lane I was glad I didn't manage to get any further.

I couldn't resist another walk with my camera and this time took some pictures of the horses in the field I look out across. There's five of them altogether, one 'normal' size and four little miniature ponies. The top photo shows my favourite of the four, who I don't think is very old and stands at about two feet tall, sooo cute!

Have you ever noticed that when it snows the sheep are very yellow? I didn't until today.

On a cold and frosty morning........

A light dusting of snow covered the ground this morning when I woke up, so off we went for a walk, cameras in hand to capture the early sun on the snow. It was beautiful and crisp but despite this the sun soon melted most of the snow leaving a eveywhere just a little damp.

As usual i took loads photos so had to decide carefully which ones i'd share with you, I chose not to show the self portrait of me looking tired and pulling a slightly false smile, it was more flatering believe it or not than the first attempt of me being 'normal' (or not), maybe i'll post that another day!

We returned home cold and fresh and ate breakfast in front of the fire, it was the perfect way to relax on a Sunday morning after all the chaos of the festive period.

What have you been doing this weekend?

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

Yay.....it's just started snowing. Here's hoping for a white Christmas.

Sleepy tired

I have been soooo busy just lately i've had no time to post on here so I wanted to pop by and say hi.
This picture tells you exactly how i'm feeling at the minute, although i'm not so cute. A week and a half left of madness and then hopefully I can take it easy for a few days.

What have you been up to?


Image via catherine.caf on flickr

Spoooooky!

I have been so busy these last few weeks.

Work is crazy and alongside that I am also doing craft fairs every weekend, so not alot of time to get on here.

So this is just a quick post to let you know I haven't forgotten about you but also to tell you that this weekend coming i'll be at The Guildhall in Leicester.

These pictures give you an idea of how beautiful this incredible building is. Apparently it is the most haunted building in Leicester with 5, yes 5 ghosts! Spooky hah!

Anyway it's time to get back to the work. See you soon.