makes me happy – Page 8 – Life is a Journey

My new love

Posted on September 9, 2010October 10, 2026 by Libby Withnall

As you know I’ve recently been playing with a DSLR. Which obviously means I need a way to carry it with me. I did buy a camera bag for the big trip but it was too big (Kevin ordered it online for me) which meant we didn’t use it all as it was intended and therefore didn’t actually carry to DSLR on our day trip – just using it from the motorhome. I had been eyeing the lovely (but small) range of women’s camera bags but couldn’t decide which one I wanted. Finally I made a decision last week and it arrived today. I am SOOOOO happy with it. And can’t wait to take it out.

This is what I found when I opened the box….

then upon opening the plastic…

Are you ready for the grand unveiling? Of course, part of the agony of choice was choosing a colour once I’d decided on an epiphanie bag. Funnily enough I was wearing the only red thing in my wardrobe today…

I know you’re thinking the bag is a little large for this camera :-). But it fits the DSLR just perfectly, with room for my wallet and other stuff.

Isn’t the purple lining just gorgeous?

As I already said I am really thrilled with the bag. So worth waiting for. It comes with a shoulder strap as well but it’s so very comfy with the standard straps. Now the bag is not cheap – this was an early Christmas present to myself 🙂 – but there is currently a 15% off birthday special, which makes it a little more affordable.

Now I have to dust off my photography class notes. Good thing it’s a birthday weekend coming up….

Flickr Friday

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Libby Withnall

1. Tea time, 2. The hills are alive ♫, 3. My Craft Room, 4. Blue blues, 5. finished granny stripe, 6. ch pillowcases, 7. May in Bergen, 8. Untitled, 9. Isn’t Britain Great? 🙂, 10. Untitled, 11. cherry blossoms @ greenwich park, 12. IMG_7429 japanese azalea and bridge singleton park 1-4 700, 13. GUAYACÁN CIELO Y VERDE, 14. Desktop Wallpaper, 15. new bag, 16. Tropical

Holiday Momentos

Posted on August 6, 2010October 9, 2026 by Libby Withnall

Slowly getting back into the rhythm that is normal life! I’ve finally got everything sorted and put away and thought I’d share with you what I bought for myself. I think I was very restrained. I saw so many things I’d love to have bought – some were too big, some too heavy :-(.

You might have noticed the new necklace I bought in Sweden.

I also bought this Matt Jonasson glass etching. I’ve already got some wolves and bears. Little did I know how much I’d love the reindeer we saw in Scotland.

These cute handmade wooden flowers and vase were bought at Covent Garden in London. And they match my kitchen perfectly.

My beautiful set at Matruska dolls.

Gorgeous linen cushion covers from Tallinn, Estonia.

Of course I had to buy a highland cow – to replace the one that Amy lost as a child.

Some bunting. It’s everywhere in the UK and I just love it. Have it hanging in the scrapbook room.

Cute paper serviettes. I don’t normally paper ones but these were too cute to leave (and light as well :-))

Calender, pen set and a Celtic Rock CD.

Some Christmas decorations.

Purse and cheese knife.

And, of course, some food essentials! Galaxy Minstrels for me, Magic Stars for the girls. And those ginger crunch biscuits are to die for!

There were also some teas, a tea caddy and a new mug. Plus I got two pairs of fingerless gloves and those mismatched socks. And a lovely apron.

I’m so happy with everything that I got and it certainly makes me smile and remember some very good times when I see these things around me home.

Now, normal blogging can resume :-).

Flowers

Posted on August 3, 2010October 9, 2026 by Libby Withnall

Kevin must have really missed me these last two weeks. Not only did he have the house all tidy for when we got back, he’d bought milk and bread and 2 HUGE bunches of flowers. And I could not tell you the last time he bought me any flowers. These are just gorgeous – probably the nicest flowers I have ever gotten.

Look at all those beautiful flowers…

I left one bunch whole and split the other bunch into four vases. One for the coffee table…

One for the kitchen table…

One for the entry…

And one for the bathroom…

I feel totally spoilt and very loved. And it’s make up for the lack of flowers outside – they are everywhere in the UK and I’m already missing it. Finally here’s a couple of close-ups….