pantry violets: April 2012

Saturday, 28 April 2012

jodi's rose

My pal, Jodi, brought me a rose about a month ago

Yesterday, she took this photo of it - dried and gorgeous.

I was amazed at how long it lasted and that, in the drying process, it has found even more beauty.

Have a beautiful day.... xo

Wednesday, 25 April 2012

A weekend at wonderful West Dean

Hello girls

Have just had a wonderful weekend at West Dean with Janet Bolton - a friend of Julie's, making fabric pictures

At the end mine somehow turned into pictures which I can use as a home for some of my lovely Julie brooches

Monday, 23 April 2012

the Garden

Johnnie Jump-Ups!

....all over the garden....

and LILACS....a month early...

...and REDBUD trees

against the blue sky....

What a beautiful time if year.... in a beautiful place.... Happy Spring!

Friday, 20 April 2012

Not exactly Winifred Nicholson Joanna - but a quickie Photoshop result! Happy Spring Violets.

Monday, 16 April 2012

Bag Lady

Last September I set myself a mad target of of making 20 bags and they all had to be different. To date I am on number 18. For some fool reason I also decided to put them in our Local Artists Walkabout here in Bath in May and the local Fruit and Veg shop has very kindly leant me their premises for the day, so if your in Bath feel free to see "the bag lady" show on May 7th for some witty stitching and violet cupcakes.

Tulips in Spring

It's that time of year. Gathering in my tulips and taking pictures and thinking of Winifried Nicholson and wishing I could paint just like her.

Sunday, 15 April 2012

Amazing sight in South Carolina

Look Violets I found a Julie Arkell cactus in Charleston.
Hope everyone is well and creating.
xxoo

Sunday, 8 April 2012

Candy All Over The Place

I know this is a little bit late,

but Happy Easter to all of you!

If you want some more eye candy from Petite Violette,

jump over to The Vintage Fairy Tales!

See you soon again/

Becky

Happy Easter to All

I have been thinking bout everyone so much... and hope that spring has sprung where you are!

It is still pretty chilly around here, but sunny every day with the promise of warmth sneaking in one of these days soon......love to all of you! xo

Wednesday, 4 April 2012

Happy Easter!

May the bunny bring lots of chocolate and nice times over the weekend.

About Us

"Pantry Violets" are women who met by chance in the Dordogne in France. We came from many different places and walks of life with as many different experiences - each of us knowing that for some reason we needed to be there. Through the course of 6 days, we swam in a salt water pool, ate magnificent food prepared by our hosts, strolled the beautiful grounds, stitched as it drizzled and danced in the sun, rummaged through brocantes, shared stories and ideas, secrets and dreams. We found friendship, inspiration, laughter, tears, simplicity, peace and a strong common bond. We embraced the creative spirit we found in one another and allowed our own to soar. It came to be much more than a workshop. We found new "life long" friends and true, kindred spirits.

We have created this blog to challenge and inspire one another and to continue to look at life and creativity in a whole new way, from a different perspective. We will continue to share our thoughts and feelings and bring our affection for each other to this venue.

Our enduring thanks to Julie Arkell for bringing us together for the little "slice of heaven" we experienced and for her enthusiasm in our creations. We are beyond grateful for her generosity and her willingness to share her knowledge, imagination and graceful spirit.

We also thank Katie, Mike, Carol and Dave for absolutely everything they did for us and for the beauty they live with each day that they so easily shared with us.

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