Creative Kids Who Care!

While walking the dog last weekend, I came across this lamp post and it stopped me in my tracks. The writing is a little difficult to read so I've written out the text for you.

Top poster

Top poster - Environmentally Friendly. You can help the environment by not using plastic bags. Bio: We would all appreciate if you would put any rubbish in a nearby bin and pick up after a dog or pet with environmentally friendly bags. Thank you for understanding!!! Please tick here if you care. It’s up to our generation to save the world! By Stella and Lucy

Bottom poster - Tones of plastic finds its way into the water. It’s up to you to stop that. The neighbours of Balmoral would appreciate if you reduced the amount of paper you use. We can save the world if we work together!!! Please tick here if you agree. We really need help to save the world. By Stella and Lucy

What a thought provoking message. I agreed, so I ticked the box. But I hope these girls feel they are not alone in their care for this beautiful world of ours. We're with you Stella and Lucy! 

Enjoy your creative life, Jules

Photographs and Memories!

I'm totally inspired!

My neighbour Maggie has told me she has 24 years worth of photos spread out on her dining room table. She's finally made the commitment to sort out years of photographs and memories into photo albums. You know, the ones we all used to put together before we went digital. Some of her gorgeous photos she'll turn into coffee table style books, which theses days, is so easy to do online. Pick a theme - the renovation, parties, travel in a foreign country, the camping trip, friends, summer holidays - the list is endless.

We all have photos languishing on our computers, most of which we will never really get to enjoy. So, while these nights are still cold in Sydney and staying in is a preferred option, I'm taking up the challenge and going through all my printed photos and those on my computer - the ultimate trip down memory lane. Want to join me?

I freely admit I love looking through photo albums, recalling all those, "remember when" moments. Like the many adventures I had with my beautiful Appolossa mare, Jazzie. We were a team for 10 years. What a horse! And isn't that what life's all about - our wonderful memories?

Enjoy your creative life, Jules 

Fits Like A Glove!

A few cold Sydney winter mornings and I'm reaching for my favourite gloves. I bought these black suede gloves many years ago in Paris and always feel very 'Euro" when I wear them. Isn't it lovely wearing something that brings back happy memories?

Glove styles rarely date, they last for ages and are easily carried in your coat pocket or handbag. And of course, keep your hands as warm as toast.

Just like a favourite pair of shoes, I love the way gloves soften over time and mould to the shape of your hands. And a pair of gloves is a great way to finish off a winter outfit. Now, for a stroll down the Champs-Elysees.........where's that beret of mine? 

Enjoy your creative life, Jules

Click HERE to read a little bit more about wearing a beret.

Creating Art To Music

I've always loved art created by children and recently worked on an art activity with a group of 10 year olds, many of whom felt they were not "artistic". I asked them to let their hand wander over the page and to draw whatever came to mind as they listened to 3 different pieces of music - classical, rock and jazz. At first glance they felt their drawings looked like nothing but scribbles and swirls. That was until they rendered each piece using paint, pastels, pens and pencils. 

The result? The gorgeous cards pictured above and a group of children excited to have created their own "art".

The same music inspiring totally different interpretations.

I could imagine this pink and orange painting being printed onto fabric. And what a beautifully simple image of a red flower. Makes me happy just looking at it.

Why not not try this exercise yourself? All you need is some paper, a black pen and a piece of music. You'll never know what you might create.

Enjoy your creative life, Jules