Spring is in full swing as mother nature bursts forth with a dazzling array of colour. Long gone are dark drab days of winter as the sun returns, warming the land and giving birth to vibrant tulips, Candy floss blossoms and enchanted bluebell carpets. What’s not to like? It’s no wonder this is my absolute favourite … More Bloomin lovely ~ Spring Floral Photography
In celebration of the EASTER weekend, I decided to create a flower mandala as a celebration and offering of gratitude for the beauty of Spring. For me, Easter is a time to honour the fertility and rebirth of the natural world. Here in the northern hemisphere, we see buds and blossoms blooming in full glory after the dormancy … More Easter Flower Mandala & The Origins of Easter
It’s that wonderful time of year when nature springs back to life after her winter slumber. Finally the days are lengthening, the birds are singing and the buds begin to unfurl – showering us with a spectacular display of colour. For these reasons, I love to celebrate the Spring Equinox, also known as Ostara, which is a … More Spring Equinox Mandala and Poetry
‘I Am The Dream of Awakening’ by Caroline Mellor I am the dream of awakening. I am the returning of the light. I am the tough green shoot pushing up through the pavestones, I am the first kiss of sunlight on the unfurling petals of the snowdrop. I am the wind, which whispers the gentle … More I Am The Dream of Awakening ~ Poetry Inspired by the Season
Each year I delight in the opportunity to hitch a ride on the blue hued magic carpet, courtesy of the humble Bluebell. Living in the UK with its abundance of ancient woodland, I’m never a stone’s throw away from this delicately dazzling flower, which thrives in the mossy undergrowths of fresh spring leaves from late … More All Aboard The Magic Carpet Of Bluebell Bliss
The Muse in the Mirror 