Big News! The launch of my freelance illustration and design career

Yes, my friends, I've decided to take the big leap into the world of freedom, uncertainty and happiness :)

I've been wanting to start a freelance career for a long time and I guess the law of attraction couldn't resist making it happen any longer! I'll be doing all sorts of illustration and design (things like custom personal or wedding and event stationery, invitations, blog headers and elements, logos... etc.). 

If you're interested and would like to see my portfolio, chat about rates and packages, collaborate, or just chat about what's on offer, don't hesitate to drop me a line at happiness.is.info@gmail.com.

Stacey Page's Magical Embroidery

I love this chick's work! So at first glance you think "ok, cool embroidery" - but what makes this really special is that Stacey uses old wallet size photos, like ID photos, and embroiders directly on them. Now imagine the size of those pics (3.1 by 4.3 inches) and look at the amount of detail and precision in her work... Now that is freakin amazing. 

 See more here.

Are you truly happy?

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Queen of Colour

Vogue followed the Queen of England around for a year documenting her fashion sense and this is what they ended up with...

The ad agency, Leo Burnett, then took her outfits and turned them into a Pantone colour wheel! Pretty cool :)

It's awesome that she wears so much colour!
Images and info via here.

5 happy things

Some of the things that made me happy this week... 

Having some time to experiment with watercolours and be creative...

Mini marshmallows! A whole pack of them! Was so stoked to find these to put in my hot choc :) (They're not commonly found in South Africa). So yummy and fun!

Pretty plants - African Violets and a Dessert Rose. Love having greenery around.

Kitty snuggles! My own cats refuse to cuddle or sleep on my lap, but my gran's cat loved that fluffy pink gown I had on and happily curled up in my lap :)

More greenery - really love it. The pic at the top is behind my house, the rolling hills look so beautiful in the winter afternoon sun, the photo doesn't do it justice. The second pic is on the side of a highway, but the hills look so pretty with the long grass and plants swaying with the wind. I always admire it when I drive past. 

What made you happy this week?