Sunday, 21 September 2008

i'm officially a muse and fairy magnet......

.....because i won a magical choker/necklace over on luci's blog. YAY!!! click here to see my prize close up and read all about it's magical properties. THANK YOU, LUCI! i love it and here is a 'self-portrait' of me wearing it - i have a new admiration for all the bloggers out there who participate in the self-portrait challenge because i found it very difficult to get the camera at the right angle. maybe i should have tried a larger mirror. lol anyways, i sure hope my muse is all geared up because i'm planning on getting stuck into a few painting projects next week.

on another note, i would like to say a heartfelt thank you for all the support and kindness we have received from my blog friends on the passing of my ex-husband. it has meant a great deal to me and the kids.
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  1. Linda Fleming21 September 2008 at 16:38

    I look forward to seeing what you are going to paint next. And your new necklace looks great on you.

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  2. Art and Poetry21 September 2008 at 19:50

    It is clever how you took the photo! For some reason it reminds me of a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson, The Lady of Shalott. It must be because you are looking out of a mirror.

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  3. Serena Lewis21 September 2008 at 20:07

    Thanks, Linda ~ :)

    Thanks, Nick...maybe it is the mirror ~ :)

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  4. Rita22 September 2008 at 00:31

    What a wonderful, charming, joyous, magical fairy necklace! You must, must wear it when you paint!! :):)

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  5. Northbrook Designs22 September 2008 at 01:40

    I'm so jealous...;o) What an awesome gift and I can't think of a nicer person to receive it. I know you are well looked after by your muse, just look at your talent, but now you're guaranteed to have fairies to help to... Ro

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  6. Janet22 September 2008 at 02:34

    You look lovely in your necklace peering out at us from the mirror. If your photography is anything like your painting we should all get ready to be blown away! You have such an amazing talent. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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  7. sandy22 September 2008 at 05:32

    Great job on your self portrait and the necklace is beautiful.

    I've tried doing the mirror thing before to get a photo up with my profile and I can't see to do very good...but then I look at what I'm working with, hahaha! and that would be me.

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  8. Becky22 September 2008 at 08:17

    Serena, you are stunning. I love that necklace. What a wonderful gift to receive.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Becky
    www.illustratingforchildren.blogspot.com

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  9. Kim22 September 2008 at 08:24

    hi Serena..
    really clever sp ..the necklace compliments the frame of the mirror..
    I love your kookaburra header :)
    did you paint it ?..
    I was sorry to read about your ex husband ...

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  10. Serena Lewis22 September 2008 at 12:01

    Thanks, Rita....I fully intend to wear it, especially when I feel lacking for inspiration. :)

    Thanks, Ro. Luci is so talented and makes such pretty things. I consider myself very lucky indeed. :)

    Thanks, Janet. I hope I can live up to your praise. :)

    Thanks, Sandy....and just between you and me, I had a lot of failed attempts at the self-portrait before I finally managed to get myself featured in the mirror at a suitable angle. ;) Don't give up on self-portrait, just practise holding the camera in different positions and I'm sure you will do okay ~ :)

    Thanks for the lovely compliment, Becky ~ :)

    Thanks for popping over and for you nice comment, Kim! Yes, I did paint the kookaburra in the header, thanks. And thanks also for your kind words on my ex-husband's passing. :)

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  11. Maria Catalina Wiley22 September 2008 at 21:22

    I love the portrait of you looking through the mirror! What a great necklace! I love handmade things too, especially if they hold a special meaning like this one.
    Congrats Serena!!!

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  12. Joan Sandford-Cook24 September 2008 at 18:51

    Oh Serena - so sorry to learn of the sadness you and your children have suffered recently. The poem was incredibly moving.
    Like the necklace and I thought you were clever photo'ing yourself in a mirror without showing the camera.

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  13. Joan Sandford-Cook24 September 2008 at 19:01

    Hey Serena - just noticed you kindly commented on a number of my posts all at once. Now I know what you mean. Yes, I love the handmade sketchbook I had created by Chalk Studios for my floral sketches from my garden. We enjoyed the garden workshop too. Thanks for taking the trouble.

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  14. stapeliad25 September 2008 at 02:19

    OOH a self portrait challenge...I may have to check that out.

    :)
    Great picture of you, and fabulous necklace!

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  15. platitudinal25 September 2008 at 15:15

    Serena, this is a great self-portrait! You looked lovely peering out of the mirror, and the background with Aaron doing something totally different creates an interesting tableau.

    *I just have to say it again: your long neck is perfect to wear chokers! :)

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  16. Serena Lewis26 September 2008 at 20:26

    Thank you all for your wonderful comments. :)

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  17. Julie26 September 2008 at 22:14

    I love this, Serena! Congrats!

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  18. Gwen Buchanan29 September 2008 at 11:43

    Serena this is a fabulous self-portrait.. you look beautiful...

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  19. Serena Lewis29 September 2008 at 12:21

    Thanks, Julie ~ :)

    Thanks for the lovely compliment, Gwen ~ :)

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  20. Joan Y6 October 2008 at 15:59

    So pretty! Both you and your new necklace! :)

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