Saturday, 13 September 2014

Colour in my Days

Hello Lovelies,
Just a post of colourful things that have made me smile this week.

I've finally remembered my starflower mandala which I started back in.....JULY.
I'm pleased to find the rounds I'm working now are a lot less tricky than I found the centre to be......


Most of my garden is looking rather tired and dry but there are still a few splashes of colour.
Autumn colour appearing in my little Japanese Maple tree.........


The golden flowers of my Rudbeckia plant...........


Sedums glowing pink in the early morning sunshine.............


We have been blessed with some glorious late summer weather this past couple of weeks. Out and about with Mum on Wednesday we loved this corner with it's parish noticeboard, pretty planter and bright red post box...........



I loved the colours and shape of this unknown plant...........


We also visited an exhibition of charming paintings by THIS talented artist. I loved this colourful mixed media picture.........

Blue Tits
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And when I couldn't sleep last night the colourful yarn and patterns of my latest mandala soothed my over tired mind...........


Aren't beautiful colours the most wonderful, calming and uplifting thing.
Jacquie x
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31 comments:

  1. Angela13 September 2014 at 14:06

    I definitely agree, colors! Your star mandala has a lovely Autumn feel to it with those colors. What a beautiful painting, thanks for sharing. The flower above that looks like a fairy gown. lol We seem to have the same flowers blooming here at the moment too. Have a lovely weekend!

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  2. Lilbitbrit13 September 2014 at 14:20

    I do love your mandala. Colour soothes calms, but at the same time uplifts one. Weekend joy!

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  3. Janet13 September 2014 at 14:39

    A lovely choice of colours for your mandala. I love the way the changing seasons can be so inspiring.

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  4. Chrysalis13 September 2014 at 15:02

    All beautiful pictures, Jacquie, and I love the gorgeous mandala. Enjoy the last of the late summer sunshine. x

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  5. jackiescrafts13 September 2014 at 15:51

    What a lovely collection of pictures. I love the colours of your Mandala. Enjoy these last days of summer
    Jackie x

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  6. Vintage Sheet Addict13 September 2014 at 16:06

    Fabulous colour, fabulous mandala! :) xxx

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  7. Géraldine B.13 September 2014 at 16:44

    The colors are fabulous : of the end of summer, of the flowers of your mandala .... Have a nice week end !

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  8. SaraJ13 September 2014 at 16:52

    Your mandala is looking good - such pretty colours. :) I made mine in to a cushions as I didn't like the idea of covering the middle up with something standing on it!
    x

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  9. CJ13 September 2014 at 17:26

    Such beautiful colours here as always, I especially like that pretty little corner with the postbox and the planter. The mandala is wonderful. Sorry you couldn't sleep, I'm often like that too, it's so frustrating isn't it. I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend. CJ xx

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  10. Unknown13 September 2014 at 17:59

    Such a coincidence: my Sedum, same as yours, is now in bloom, too! Lovely little plant it is!
    And that mandala is really beautiful, love it!

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  11. Sandra13 September 2014 at 18:20

    That star-flower mandala is such a gorgeous and intricate looking pattern. I love the painting of the two blue-tits and the flowers in such lovely soft colours.
    Those red Royal Mail postboxes remind me of home!

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  12. Jacky13 September 2014 at 18:34

    Very striking mandala! Is it your own design - it looks very intricate :)
    www.thequietstitcher.com

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    1. Jacquie13 September 2014 at 20:59

      Hi no, not my design....it's free pattern find it here :-http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/starflower-mandala-pattern.html

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  13. Meredith13 September 2014 at 19:35

    The colors you are using are gorgeous together. Hope you get some sleep tonight.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  14. Gracie Saylor14 September 2014 at 00:26

    Seeing the colors around you is delightful...nourishing! Thanks, Jacquie, for taking the time to post. I finally got around to posting some imperfect but somehow encouraging to me photos in the middle of the night last night. My youngest adult daughter and I went out and chased the super moon last week. The beauty around us is is so amazing, isn't it. I want some more crochet time for a colorful shawl I have been slowly working on, but meanwhile I am inspired by admiring your latest make :-) xx

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  15. Christina14 September 2014 at 07:19

    Hi Jacqie
    The unknown flower is a Datura. Very lovely post!

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  16. Kokopelli14 September 2014 at 08:09

    I made a Starflower Manadala lately and it is waiting for blocking and then become a wall decoration with some other mandalas. Yes, cheerful colors are good for the soul. :)

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  17. HollyM14 September 2014 at 12:07

    At first glance, I thought your mandala was mine! I'm currently doing nor two, just working the ladt couple of rows. Aren't they fun? Mine is coming out quite large. I'm wondering about using a smaller hook on another one.

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  18. Susie Hewer14 September 2014 at 15:51

    Hi Jacquie, loving your mandala! The plant is actually an Abutilon, not a Datura as suggested above (see here: http://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/plants.cfm?pl_id=21&fromplants=pl%5Fid%3D18) and can be tender in cooler regions.

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  19. MICHELE14 September 2014 at 18:53

    I love, love it very much.. Thank you to share with us.
    Michèle frome France

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  20. sweetbriardreams14 September 2014 at 20:45

    Oh Jacquie, your photo of the post box is so typically British!! Our one in our village is a quite rusty and dusty, it needs some yarn bombing to show it some love! Have a wonderful week x

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  21. kjsutcliffe14 September 2014 at 21:51

    Hi, the flower is an abutalon, we had them in Africa and as soon as I saw your photo, the memories flooded back :) Love the starflower mandala, there are so many differently varieties around, it is nice to see a 'new' shape (to me of course :) )

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  22. Knittynutter14 September 2014 at 23:02

    love the mandala, great colours, and gorgeous colourful pics

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  23. Farrah15 September 2014 at 01:44

    Lovely photos! I especially love the composition of the Japanese Maple one...so pretty :) Autumn is starting to squirm it's way in over here in NY as well...glad you are getting some nice warm late summer weather to enjoy.

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  24. Clara15 September 2014 at 07:48

    I like reading your posts and love this one too, with beautiful colors of the nature and your wonderful mandala!

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  25. Unknown15 September 2014 at 08:43

    I love the colors in your mandala! I am working on the dahlia mandala from zooty owl!

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  26. Anonymous15 September 2014 at 12:30

    Lovely photos and your mandala is coming along nicely! I find myself surrounded by colour these days, all my Little Man's toys are so bright and colourful! Hoping we can meet up at Yarndale - if it's ok I will drop you an email so we can form a plan!
    Jones x

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  27. Robyn of Oz15 September 2014 at 14:49

    Your mandala is lovely. The autumn light in your photos and the colours of the natural world are really beautiful.
    Thank you for sharing. :)

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  28. wendy18 September 2014 at 08:42

    Beautiful Jacquie xoxo

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  29. Ingrid K.23 September 2014 at 09:59

    Hello Jacquie! Thanks for sharing your lovely photos! And your mandala is looking beautiful, I love the colours!
    Have a nice week!
    Ingrid xx
    http://myfunkycrochet.blogspot.be

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  30. Fiddly Fingers24 September 2014 at 12:58

    A lovely post, so very colourful. Thanks for the link to the free mandala pattern. I shall start one right now!!! :)

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