Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Dos-and-Donts-of-Germany

I have been learning German ....why? because my daughters are being brought up bi-lingual, my husband is German and we spend we great deal of time in Germany.  Also .. I do not expect everyone to speck to me in English and I also do not wish to be left out feeling a plum over conversations. 
The German culture fascinates me on many levels..mostly because it is so different from my Caribbean( Trinidad) culture. 

For instance..Us trini folk are very warm and socially outgoing, we love to hugs and kiss everyone, I am from a very affectionate family and naturally tactile by nature. I know this scares people and they often get the wrong impression. So when meeting my husbands family and friends I greeted them the only way that felt natural to me, well needless to say..everyone was rose colored, quiet and exchanging shocked glances.{ oh yes my husband failed to tell me what the custom was..he thought it would be funny...he was the only one in the room laughing} do not worry I made him pay!!!

Keeping these prized finds on my blog  is a great way of keeping track of my progress and I can always pop by for a refresher. I thought it would be also nice to share it as it is so cool to learn something new about another culture. London is so diverse and I love living here mainly for it's multiculturalism.....hope you find the video interesting..and if you ever visit Germany please take note!      Chelsea

Paper? What paper?

Need I say more?

I think not!

these pics tells it all!







Oh yes...talk about putting yourself 100% into a task! like mummy like daughter.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Crafty girls.

It is a rainy spring day in London and I want to start off the week with a project for the girls and myself to do together.

So... my plan is to do some sort of homage to this piece (see above)with the girls this evening, We will try to cut out the chickens and put them on some medium (not sure yet).

 I will share the progress of this soon...so watch this space. Keep well and craft.Chelsea- (So tell me what do you do with your kids when the weather is not favorable?.




Sunday, April 22, 2012

Chelsea Art Designs: Am I to blame???

Chelsea Art Designs: Am I to blame???: Finding ways to incorporate my passion and art work into my daily life can be a challenge at times with a toddler, so instead of waking i...

Gratitude Is Everywhere with The Letters Of Gratitude

mini me



As a parent...you often wonder how your kids will turn out, will they look like you? Of the many traits you possess which ones will they carry.......well wonder no more. Armelle has many of my traits. I used to model for many years since I was 9 and she has shown some talent in that area. Exhibit A.what's not to love about that smile???

What traits do your kids possess of yours??? please tell!

Hugs Chelsea

Crafty Kid

Armelle loves doing crafty projects..so over the school break she had time to work one of many  crafty gifts from her  christmas presents stash. Exhibit A. She was 5 at the time of making this.

Her felt kit was a flower featured handbag
Here she laid out her instruction manual and all the items needed

We took about an hour all together sewing. In the end we stuck the flowers on and gave the bag a unique look with a hint of denim to finish.
One happy customer, she has since used the bag to put her lipgloss, apple, packette of tissues and mini notebook and pen to go out on playdates, short outings and the park.




Sunday, April 15, 2012

Ponder and Act



Whatever your passion, goals and ambition...........live it today, start the ball rolling...Today!!!
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