Baby chicks, bunny ears and egg shaped treats - this is a little mixed media canvas that I'll be giving to my very special niece in lieu of chocolate this Easter....I'm sure her hippity-hoppity friend will be leaving plenty of chocolate treasures, so I decided to make her something to keep beyond the last of the tinsel wrappings.
In addition to visiting my family later this weekend, sharing in precious cuddles, catch ups and adventures, I've been blessed with two days of 'simply me' time.
You see Captain V and the Gifts have departed for various sporting and social endeavours, leaving Luke and I to enjoy two days of uninterrupted peace....sigh, it's been bliss and I'm truly grateful for the break.
As much as I love Captain V and the kids, I've come to realise just how much of an introvert I really am.
This time alone has been truly recharging, I haven't once been lonely or felt the need for company, in fact the solitude sparked my creativity this afternoon, resulting in this gift for my niece.
So this weekend as my days have unfolded I've been able to count my blessings, and the gift of solitude.
This post will be added to the big basket of 'gratefuls' over at my friend Bronwyn's place, she's gathering them there just for us - thanks Bron.
I've also shared this at Kirsty's 'Our Creative Spaces' link up, if you've popped over for a peek- welcome!
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Oh Gorgeous Girl. That sounds truly blissful. I sincerely hope we might be able to sneak in a catch-up soon ☺. I adore your drawing. You have such gorgeous talent - you should make more of it! J x
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DeleteThe only thing that tinged my solitude was a persistent voice saying "Ring Jane!" - it will happen.
Biggest of hugs and thank you.
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I need time alone, at home. As much as possible! I thin I am a bit of an introvert at heart.
ReplyDeleteHave a loving Easter, my friend. x
Captain V is excellent in trying to gift me space but I've realised this weekend that I really need more than an afternoon to truly top up the batteries - two days and nights in fact....I might even stretch to two days and one night.
DeleteHappiest of Easters to you to Lovely, I'm sure that there will be giggle-making a plenty with the Tsunamis and their very thoughtful Bunny.
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I just wrote a similar post to link up to Bron's grateful link up, and then visited here after you kindly commented on my blog to find another introvert.
ReplyDeleteAh... space. My husband is great at letting me find it when I can, but he doesn't 'get' the need - he needs people to recharge him!
Synchronicity!
DeleteHere's to a wonderful weekend before you, x
good for you, felicity. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks T , I know you get this.
DeleteBeing alone in the house, totally immersed in everything or nothing, is heaven on earth. There is a big difference with being alone and being lonely. A HUGE gift to you dear Felicity. xx, Margie
ReplyDeleteIthanks MM. I had reservations about posting this as I know many Gifters are Mums of young children for whom ten minutes alone is a rarity and much longed for but I decided to share as it's been such a revelation about my introversion particularly when linked to my creative burst yesterday.....at carumba! Xx
DeleteThat is sooo gorgeous! You are so clever, Felicity. Your neice is going to love this forever:) Happy Easter to you and enjoy the solitude. x
ReplyDeleteThanks Sweetheart!
DeleteMy soli-holi ends today but I'm forever grateful for being gifted it. Xx
As a fellow introvert I know just how divine a little bit of solitude can be, you lucky thing! The gift you made for your niece is gorgeous. A Happy Easter to you and yours :)
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Hi dear Felicity...I am so happy to hear that you have been getting some 'you' time this week. I love alone time too. I am happiest when I am home. I love your darling little bunny collage for your niece...she will adore it.
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I can imagine you thriving in your 'you' time June and the results are evident in your glorious home and garden.
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How beautiful!! you are very creative xx
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That is a beautiful gift. I've been thinking of you, but rather quiet of late as I too have been retreating for some time to myself also. So glad you've had the chance to recharge your batteries and now get to enjoy a beautiful Easter with loved ones. Thinking of you. xx
ReplyDeleteBack to you Gorgeous,
DeleteI was thinking of you yesterday as I went walking with my niece and SIL as she's about to embark on the 12WBT - woohoo!
Happy holiday!
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Happy Easter Felicity Serendipity, what a gorgeous bunny-loving-image you have created for us today. Wishing you a beautiful weekend, love Posie
ReplyDeleteTo you and all whom you hold dear, a special bunny hug Jennie!
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Happy Easter Felicity - simply me time is my favourite - enjoy your blessings!
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I count them every day Deb - happy Easter to you too,
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Right back at you, mon amie. Nurturing one's spirit renews our sense of self and feeds our relationships too.
ReplyDeleteI'm hearing your Daniel. I hope you have a wonderful restorative Easter my friend.
DeleteI had my weekend of solitude last weekend & it was fabulous! You know the drill - a bowl of muesli for dinner, no housework, no mindless chatter, oh joy!
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......deep exhale!
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Hi Felicity..I love those moments and sometimes days of solitude too. The week before the holidays I decided that I'd had enough socialising for a term and took that week off from my normal commitments to just 'be at home'. It was just what I needed to restore a sense of mental balance and be rested in my soul. Happy Easter and lots of choccy love to you!
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of you as I was scooting down the highway and wondering how my lovely G-Land friend was going.
DeleteHoping that all's well in your world lovely Carol.
A big Lindt filled weekend to you too,
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Happy Easter Felicity!
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying a quiet weekend with lots of time to write, reflect and dream!
That sounds entirely blissful Pat and a very happy Easter indeed!
DeleteA great post. So creative. Happy Easter to you, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly!
Deletehello there - what a gift - two days of you time :) how fab ... wishing ... le xox
ReplyDeleteI know!!!
DeleteHappy days to you lovely le.
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such sweetness in that little canvas Im sure your niece will love it. Solitude is a wonderful thing I love being just me pottering around my house in silence well I say solitude but a dear little black and white cat keeps me company.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Easter Felicity!
PS: Ive printed my cards and put a couple aside for you email me your address and I send them up to you next week.
Thanks for stopping by Helen and a very happy Easter to you and Tilly.
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Your niece is a very lucky girl to receive such a beautiful piece of art.
ReplyDeleteI too love my solitude and really start to suffer if I don't get my me time.
Happy Easter xx
I was wondering this afternoon if my craving for solitude may be a symptom of getting old...older...wiser?
DeleteHoping that you have had a glorious Easter time with your fabulous family,
Big hugs!
Hello my gorgeous friend! So glad you got some time alone - we all need it. There was a time in my life when I got 1/2day every week to myself - didn't answer the phone, get dressed, etc. It was my "PJ Day", brought on by an illness, but continued long after I became well. I think it's time to bring PJ Day back!
ReplyDeleteI do hope your batteries are recharged and that you have a wonderful week.
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PJ day sounds like a genius idea Denalee - yay!
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What a beautiful little gift for your niece, Felicity!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you were really looking forward to your "me time."
That is real important to me to.
I hope you had a beautiful Easter and a wonderful weekend.
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Thank you for your lovely note Lisa - 'me time' has been glorious!
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What a beautiful Easter present to treasure (both the one you gave and the quiet time you received - bliss!).
ReplyDeleteThank you - my gift was the adventures I shared together with my niece over the weekend. x
DeleteIm sure shell love it
ReplyDeleteand its nice that its something she can keep :)
She really liked the box I gave it in but hopefully she'll treasure it a bit more as she gets older. Thank you for your lovely comment. x
DeleteJust catching up with everyone. I am so thrilled to see your design and lovely work. Your talents amaze me.
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You are a treasure Jill and speaking of amazing talents, I'm excited that it's becoming cooler again so that I can whip out a gorgeous pink scarf someone made me!
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The gift for your niece is adorable! So impressed that you made it! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Emma, I'd like to do a little series for her.
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Love that you had some time out Felicity. I am feeling the need for a little me time coming up soon myself. I start itching for it and the need to connect with myself again. Love the little gift you created. So clever. N x
ReplyDeleteHey Gorgeous! I often think of you when I'm craving 'me' time and I think "How about Naomi, how does she do it?".
DeleteI know you're a clever cookie and schedule in your time before you get too frazzled and I love that Matt is such a great supporter of this time for you. Biggest of hugs, x.