Foxglove Spires

New Month

2011-02-01T00:52:00.002+11:00

The door to the new month is just waiting for you to open it,

And

What lies beyond this wondrous door,

Are

All the things which make up our wonderful lives.

They may seem to be just the same as all the other days,

But

If you look closely you may see the hidden treasure and beauty each and Every day will bring to you as gifts.

Breakfast in our garden

Listen closely, walk lightly,

and

See the world anew.

My friends.

Have a most beautiful

New day

New Month and New Week.

xxx

Dreaming

2011-01-27T01:31:00.000+11:00

I am dreaming of,

Beautiful clear waters.

Listening to

The sound of the Babbling brook.

The gentle breezes joys,

Whispering the secrets of the travellers,

Who Join in the dance of life.

What are you dreaming of today?

xxx

Sun and Love

2011-01-25T00:41:00.000+11:00

As the sun radiates and shines down to earth

Warming those who it touches,

Brining life and light.

So to does

Love

It warms the heart and soul,

It bring life and happiness,

Radiating outwards from within.

Transforming the ordinary to extraordinary.

You my friends

Have touch my soul with all your beautiful comments you leave for me,

Gems that shine brightly in my garden.

Thank you

For taking the time to read,

To frolic amongst the foxglove,

To let me know your thoughts and feelings.

Stretching across time, distance and background.

Today

I just want to let you know

How much I truly appreciate you,

And

I am very thankful and amazed at the beauty, generosity, kindness and love which you show.

Lately

I have been awarded some blog awards which I am very delighted to receive.

Fin and Gabs

Thank you Andrea

Blessings of a Stay at Home Mum

Thank you Jill

Millie Meadowsweet

Thank you Millie

If you have so time take a trip to visit these wonderful places.

May your week be filled with

Love, Sunshine

And

Happiness

My lovely friends.

xxx

Hidden Beauty

2011-01-22T00:02:00.000+11:00

There is hidden beauty all around,

In the grass

The falling leaves

On the flowers

and

In our dreams.

The

Whitest snow

The

Deepest blue seas.

Holds many Treasures

For you.

Look around

With eyes anew

and

See what you can see.

Have a beautiful Weekend .

xxx

Maiden of the Stars

2011-01-19T01:30:00.000+11:00

One bright and Crystal clear night.

A Maiden from the Stars,

Cloaked in Grace

Descended to earth.

She dressed in Beauty,

Adorned herself with Peace,

And

Found a place in the still blue waters of the earth.

She delighted in the

Happy laughter of the children,

The tranquillity of

The people.

As a gift she gave a star to the waters

Wherever she goes you will see,

Water Lilies

The earthly stars.

Shine brightly

and have a day filled

with peace.

xxx

Life

2011-01-17T00:36:00.000+11:00

Listen with your Eyes

And

See with your Heart

The life that lies waiting

Between the Wish and the Dream.

Have a wondrous week
Wherever you walk.
In all seasons
and
Times
xxx

Dance

2011-01-13T02:07:00.000+11:00

All around there were tiny jewels,

Which I gathered one by one.

The sun shone down to reveal the hidden treasures

After the rain which had lasted so long.

I had wept many tears,learnt many lessons as the rain seamed to never stop.

But through those days of that beautiful rain,

I learnt to listen,

To see,

To feel in a different way,

And

I learnt to dance.

Now scattered around me is such divine beauty,

Which I feel with my heart,

See through my eyes

And

Hear the words whispered when I dance.

My friends I hope you will be able to dance today

and

enjoy the wonders

that you see, and hear, and feel.

xxx

Summer Delights

2011-01-10T01:59:00.000+11:00

True beauty is found in such glorious

Creations

The warm suns rays radiate.

Three Butterflies delight to

Flutter around.

The Butterfly Dance,

They dance.

Twisting and turning

Frolicking and diving

Dancing so very..... divinely.

The Black bird

And

The babies visit,

Learning how to fly.

Their parents are delighted to have such a family

They sing such sweets songs

Through the days

To the nights.

The Joys of summer

To drink in such beauty

To refresh, delight and touch our soul.

Enjoy all the delights found in you days

and nights

This coming week.

xxx

Special Places

2011-01-06T23:27:00.000+11:00

Introducing

The Christmas Unicorn.

She is Gorgeous and Cute,

Sweet and Kind,

Loving and Adventurous.

So she was delighted when a special award was given....

From

la fée papillion écolo

Now she has to take us to

Three Wonderful places that I would love to visit.

First to

Edinburgh

Where we will be able to play with the faeries.

Over to

Ireland

To tread in the footsteps of my Ancestors.

Then finally a wondrous flight to

Barcelona

A place my heart has called me to for many years.

If only we could travel so easily and then I would visit each one of you

My special and lovely friends.

Enjoy a cup of coffee

and a chat.

How splendid that would be!!!!

xxx

Surprises

2011-01-03T00:42:00.000+11:00

Sweet Surprises

were sent

They came

through the door

A treasure of delights

sent

from Sweet Saskia

A delightful start

to the

year.

Let your dreams

soar high

delighted

and

surprised

All that comes your way .

xxx

Happy New Years Eve

2010-12-31T16:26:00.000+11:00

On the eve of a

New Year

As one year ends and the

Other is just about to start

May the dawn bring

Many joys

And

Hopes

As you reach for the Stars

And

Follow your dreams.

That they may come true

This year

As you

Walk daily in their

Paths.

Sparkle and Shine

My friends

And

Let beauty fill your heart.

xxx

Coming of a New Year

2010-12-28T00:56:00.000+11:00

May your days

Be filled

With

JOY

Your heart

with

PEACE

Your Life

With

LOVE

Your Future

Bright

and

Wonderful

As the dawn of a New Year

Swiftly approaching

My Friends.

xxx

Joys

2010-12-22T01:31:00.000+11:00

Little pouches

Holding

A message

A clue for a present

From a Nan

To a

Princess

Such Joys for the 12 days of Christmas.

The baking and the cooking

Little biscuits

Holding a jewel

Chocolates

Filled with delights

All made with

Love

With the help

Little hands.

The

Santa house

Warm and cosy

Thinking of Snow

And

Warm fires

While outside the Sun is shining

The birds are singing

The butterflies are dancing in tune

The wind is calling

For us

To come out

And play

Delight in the glorious day.

I hope your days are filled with many Joys

My sweet friends

As Christmas is nearly here!!

xxx

Christmas Delights

2010-12-17T03:23:00.000+11:00

Our little Christmas girl arrived

Nestled in tinsel of gold

Made with strings of Love

From a mother

A daughter.

She lay snug and warm

Until she smelt the aromas of Christmas

Drifting in the air.

Was it Fruit Mince Pies?

She darted to the kitchen

Beheld a splendid sight

Tea and freshly baked pies

A Christmas tradition.....

Then back to her warm, snug bed

Content, happy and tied

She will rest now until her favourite time

When she will dance with a little Princess underneath the moon.

Dance in the warmth of the Joy

Today

My friends.

Catch a Moonbeam,

A Ray from the Sun

Find something Delightful

xxx

Book Signing

2010-12-13T03:48:00.000+11:00

Saturday was the day of my first Book Signing
For
Princess Sofia and the Invitation

I could hardly believe it!
It was held
At Cafe Dish.

My little Princess delighted in helping to make sure all the signs outside were perfect.

Then to the inside....

The cafe

And

My book!!

It was then time for me to get ready

To....

Sign those Princess Books

And to

Give a little gift,

A pearl bracelet for each little Princess.

I was accompanied by my wonderful family who have given my so much support.

I thank and cherish them

For all of their help and for being who they are

My circle of friends.

And to you

My other wonderful friends

In different parts and corners of the

World.

I hope you will

have a Joyous season

Spent with family and friends
Delighting in wonderful things.

xxx

If you would like to buy my book or to have a closer look

Visit my beautiful sister shop

Shop FMSeymour

Shipping is free on my book.

I will personally sign it

And

Send it to you with a little bracelet, for a princess, while stocks last.

All you have to do is send me a email

For free shipping.

Christmas Preparations

2010-12-10T01:44:00.000+11:00

Preparations for Christmas

Shopping and dressing

Delighting the eyes with beautiful sights

The senses to wondrousness

But

The most important delights

Are found

Opening the door of your heart

To the beauty and the Joy of this season

Give from your heart

Feel with all your heart

And

Spend time with those you love

Thank you my delightful friends

for the beautiful, heart felt words you leave for me to find.

I hope you all will find some time today

to do something you

LOVE to do.

xxx

The Flower

2010-12-06T10:12:00.000+11:00

The beauty

The Flower

Delicate,

yet So Strong

Sharing its beauty

with all

Those Who will see.

The Sweet aroma Gently

Drifting on the breeze

Delighting

and

Bringing

Sweet Memories

Happy times,

Special Times.

Saying not one word

yet

Saying many, many things.

Have a Beautiful, Sweet and Peace filled Week

My friends.

xxx

Gifts

2010-12-04T00:56:00.000+11:00

A little Christmas mouse named Milly

Made by me

For a little Princess...

Sofia

Was smelling the flowers

When a knock came at the door.

A little bird delivered a parcel

From a far away land

Where it is Winter

The snow is falling

And

Joy is all around.

The parcel was sent from a lovely Angel

To a little Princess....

Sofia

Who squealed with delight

And to her surprise found a most

Beautiful Bag.

The fairies and pixies all dancing in delight

Sent from Begoña

A beautiful gift made with

Love and care.

Milly mouse now has a beautiful new home

A warm snug place to travel in

A little Princess is

soooooo

Happy and delighted

The bag travels everywhere

With her now.

Thank you Begoña

http://ptcruz-puntadaapuntada.blogspot.com/

If you have some time please take a trip to her beautiful Blog

See the wonderful creations she makes.

The magic of friendship

A light in the world

Crosses all boarders

All waters

All times

Special friendship

Is such a delight

It opens the world.

Ruth McCarthy(c)

May your weekend be filled

with many

Special Moments

My friends.

xxx

Relax

2010-12-02T01:12:00.000+11:00

Take some time out to

Relax

Enjoy doing something you

Love

Laugh when you feel like

Crying

Smell some

Flowers

Hug someone

Near

Then all will look

Brighter

The sun will come

Out

Inside your

Heart

To bring back that

Smile

Today

May your day

be filled with

sunshine

on the

inside.

xxx

Christmas

2010-11-30T00:54:00.000+11:00

Hello all my sweet hearted friends.

I am having a break until after Christmas
so I will not be telling any more stories for a while
but there will be others Stories here
which I hope you will delight in reading.

I wish you all a very, very Merry Christmas

Filled with happiness

Joy

Warm friendship

Spending special time with family

And

Many many Delights

Angel dance Christmas Eve

Lots and Lots of

Love

From Me, a Princess, Sofia

I am going to ride my horse

back to the Secret Garden now.
Have a wonderful
December
and
I will see you
next Year.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Blessings

2010-11-28T00:51:00.000+11:00

Life is

All the more

Richer

We have

Special loved ones

Around

To delight

In the

Moments

Of blessing

Ruth McCarthy (c)

This week has been filled with many delightful surprises

and blessings.

I received my first copies of my debut Book:

Princess Sofia and the Invitation

and

celebrated with precious family.

Receiving

a delightful package

Filled

with love

and

sweetness.

A Gift for Me

Garden

Picked flowers

From

Neighbour.

Two blog awards

Thank you Allison

Life in a pink fibro.blogspot.com

And

Thank you Féepoussière

http://aupetitmondedelisa.blogspot.com

Such delights filled my week!

I hope

you all are

Having a delight filled

weekend

Cherished friends.

xxx

Life

2010-11-24T23:26:00.000+11:00

My First page of Journaling Dreams

Woven into daily

life

Is the Dreams we choose

to walk out

not just

Dream about.

Today my friends
walk out those dreams you
have only
dreamt about
and see
what
will happen....
xxx

Butterfly Flower Land

2010-11-22T23:59:00.000+11:00

Hello once again it's me Sofia from the Magic Garden.

I have a big surprise today for you!!

Butterfly Flower Land

Now the children were skipping with their friends and there lovely Rainbow Rabbit.

They saw a meadow which they walked through. After walking through the meadow they saw a giant lake. There were 500 crocodiles in the lake as well as 500 sharks and 1,000 dolphins. The dolphins saved the friends, all of them from the crocodiles and sharks and took them safely across it to Butterfly Flower Land. The dolphins said, "the unicorn called Bright Eyes will take you to the Queen of Butterfly Flower Land."

In one minute the dolphin was gone and in the next minute the unicorn was there and she took them without saying anything.

When they were nearly at the palace she said, "my name is Bright Eyes."

They were at the Castle finally and the friends said, "we would like to see the Wizard?"

"But the Wizard is where you first started your journey!" replied the Queen.

For one hundred years the friends walked and walked and swam and swam across lands and lakes, until finally the arrive back to where they had started. They called for the Wizard to come, but he didn't jump out. All the friends they had meet on their journey arrived and they said all together, "where is the Wizard?"

The two unicorns said, "Look up." All the friends looked up and they saw three fairies and a Wizard. The three fairies and the Wizard came down and sang. "We are going to have our cake our cupcakes and our food, that is what we will eat today, today!"

After eating, the Wizard said, "I will send you home, just close your eyes and make a wish."

They wished all together and a wonderful thing happened......

They all turned in to humans and Mia said Oh thank you mum.

By Me a princess, Sofia.

I Hope you enjoyed the surprise in my story.

Everyone was turned into a human and could live...

Happily Ever After....

Have a marvellous week

Till next time....

xxx

Threads

2010-11-20T00:42:00.000+11:00

Ferry to Fairyland

A single word

Sent out

Into the

Deep, deep blue.

Has power to change

To turn and make things new.

To see the hope,

The future

and

Present

Anew.

Untie and tie

With threads beyond the blue.

Ruth McCarthy

Dream Bubble Tree

Have a weekend

Filled

with

Wondrous

Hope

and

Beauty

Precious Friends.

xxx

A Little Heart

2010-11-18T02:46:00.000+11:00

A little Heart was found amongst the spring grass.

Left be who?

We know not.

But found by me,

Passed on to you....

So together, we may share the Heart of Love.

Wishing you a Splendorous day

Beautiful Friends

xxx

The Swan of the Lake

2010-11-16T09:31:00.000+11:00

Hello everyone, its raining in the Secret Garden Today, it's beautiful.

Swan Fairy

Now the children were skipping in the meadows in-front of everyone else as they continued on there way to the see the Swan of the Lake. The children had skipped a bit to far and they were the first to see the beautiful yellow, pink and white unicorn, it was the prettiest unicorn that they had ever seen.

There was a gentle breeze blowing in the air which carried the delighted squeals of laughter to the others. The others though what could be happening, they looked and saw a most beautiful unicorn.

"The Unicorn said I know your names Paul, Sofia, Mac and Mia you need to find the Swan of the Lake don't you, I'll take you.

You need to go to the land of Swans and when you see her you will know her. I will take you to the edge of the Lake and then fly you across."

So she did.

Dream Castles

When they had got safely across they said "Thank you so much." and the children gave her some biscuits.

The Swan they had to meet ,The Swan of the Lake, was rainbow coloured. She was so beautiful and elegant.

They said "Hello, what is your name?"

"My name is Star-cross Light, but you can just call me Star."

Mia gave her a a little ring with dolphins on it. She said Thank you Mia"

And then she took them all to her cosy house for tea.

By Me a princess, Sofia

Good bye till next week

and

You will be able to find out a big secret.

xxxx

Thank You

2010-11-15T00:36:00.000+11:00

Poppy Fairy

The garden of my Heart

Has bloomed and blossomed

with such

Beautiful words from you

My sweet friends.

They

Inspire,

Encourage,

Delight.

Bring sunshine to lighten my day,

and

Music to make my heart dance.

Thank you for taking the time out of your days

Leave such beautiful words.

Each and every word you send

Leaves a beautiful seed

and

As I look

I see

There are footprints

In my Wondrous garden.

Left by you.

Flowers which have grown,

Remind me of all the kindness

and

Beauty that you share.

Your inspirations

and

Thoughts

My Secret Garden

Lead me to

Unseen Places and Lands.

Today

I would like to take the time to say,

Thank you

Have a week

Filled with delightful

Beauty

My friends.

xxx

Begin

2010-11-13T00:46:00.000+11:00

Fairy Butterfly Roses

Until one is committed,

There is hesitancy,

The chance to draw back....

The moment one definitely commits,

Then Providence comes too.

All sorts of things occur,

To help one that would never otherwise have occurred....

Whatever you can do or dream,

You can begin it.

Boldness has genius,

Power and Magic in it.

Begin it now!

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Fairy Holding Bubble

It is so marvellous to know that whatever our dreams are,

If we truly believe and allow them to become a reality

Anything can happen.

I wonder what could happen

Today,

This

Weekend

Coming Year.

Garden of Dreams

Dream BIG

My wonderful

Friends.

See what is Possible

.....

Have a Enchanting weekend.

xxx

Wonders

2010-11-10T23:25:00.000+11:00

The bells were
Softly
Ringing

Reminding us to sing

Think
About

The twinkling star above

And
Join

The Butterfly in the flight of hope

To
Cherish

The Heart of Love

And
Dream

About the Magic of Christmas.
Making decorations
For
The Special Season, soon to come!

May your day
Be filled with
Many
Delightful
Wonders
For you to
Enjoy.
xxx

Rainbowville

2010-11-09T00:35:00.000+11:00

Hello Its my Sofia again. I am outside writing a story and eating custard....... delicious!

Now I have a particular story which I would like to tell you, and as I tell you it, I am writing it, so it is a surprise for me and you!!

It's called

Rainbowville

The boys were very nice on the trip, they helped Mia and Sofia so much, they carried supplies for them, showed them the way to go and gave them lots of helpful advice.

Finally they arrived in Rainbowville and everything was dazzling and beautifully coloured, with rainbows here and there. There were rainbow shops, rainbow clothes, rainbow cafes, and every animal was rainbow coloured.

They saw two little children walking and Paul asked them where they were going?

The children said "We don't know where we are going, were're lost! We don't have a Mummy or a Dadda,

can we live with you?"

Mia said "Of course you can," and all the others agreed.

They told them they had to go to the land of the Fairies to find the Wizard who would help Mia and Sofia turn back into their true selves.

The children said "we will be good."

"Of course you will," replied Mia.

They then carried on their way until they came to a Rainbow Cafe.

By this time they we all hungry so they had morning tea at the cafe called Rose.

They had milk with ice and chocolate biscuits.

After morning tea the went to the pet shop and brought a rainbow coloured rabbit for the children.

After this they were then ready to continue their journey to the Land of the Fairies.

By Me a princess, SofiA

This is all I can tell you today, I am very hot and must water the plants and my dog!

Then I am going to discover some wonderful treasures that my Nomi has just received for her beautiful shop.

I can't wait I must go shopping at FMSeymour.

Have a wonderful week

I will see you again soon,

xxx

Something Beautiful

2010-11-08T01:44:00.000+11:00

Cake, Sparkles, Flowers and Wishes

We celebrated a most special day,

A birthday,

My special friends.

She has always been there,

Through everything,

Always loving,

Always caring,

Guiding,

Walking,

Listing,

Talking,

Celebrating.

My Mum

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Did you know that there is one Best Mother in the world,

and

Every child has one,

Regardless of age,

Occupation,

Country.

Celebrate this week

my friends.

Something Beautiful

and

Memorable.

xxx

Starlit Night

2010-11-06T01:08:00.000+11:00

Boat to FairyLand

One starlit night,

So clear and free,

Came whisperings on the gentle breeze.

Dreams from long,

Long ago.

Forgotten by time,

Certainly foretold.

My star bright,

and,

Full of life,

Softly called and said.

Fairy Flight on Bubbles

Be careful where you tread .....

I looked around but couldn't see,

Non the less I heard indeed.

These words etched in me,

Tread softly .....

Tread lightly...

For in the days you walk upon this earth,

Your are walking on your dreams.

See that no ill-intent,

No harm,

No unkind words are sent.

To hinder,

Destroy,

Or disbelieve.

The magic,

The truth,

The Dream.

Ruth McCarthy (c)

Fairy Kisses

Have a magical weekend

my friends,

Wherever you may tread.

xxx

A Delightful Surprise

2010-11-03T23:39:00.000+11:00

Friendship is the Beautiful Thread

That Ties all Hearts Together

(unknown)

A sweet little girl

dangling her feet arrived today.

She had traveled a very long way....

She carried with her the prettiest flower,

and

introduced us to her friend,

The Lovely Lady Bird.

Next to come were the colourful butterflies,

Carrying upon their wings,

Cards for a beautiful party.

Outside they all gathered to present.......

A Pink Ribbon Bracelet!

From the most wonderful Friend,

Lovely and Beautiful Saskia !!!

Thank you my friend!

Kus

xxxxx

Saskia sent this beautiful parcel which was such a delight to open

and

find all these beautiful treasures.

Sent with love and Joy from across the ocean.

Saskia's blog is called Join my Joy which is filled with sunshine and of-course Joy!

If you have some time take a visit to meet this wonderful lady.

Hop you all are having a delight filled week.

xxx

Ponyville

2010-11-02T01:38:00.000+11:00

Hello again, it is Me, Princes Sofia. Did you all have a good week

and

did you hear about my new story?

I am so excited I keep on squealing with delight!

Today's story is Called Ponyville

Now Sofia was walking through Ponyville when Mia saw two boys. One was a dog and one was a boy.

Mia said "Maybe they could come with us on our journey." Sofia thought this was a good idea so they went to ask them.

The boys were very happy to go with them.
They said "you are unicorns! "

So Sofia and Mia explained how the were changed into unicorns as they went under the rainbow and that they now had to travel to the Land of Fairies to find the Wizard.

Mac said "Oh you are so beautiful Mia."

and Paul said "you are so beautiful Sofia."

They then started on their journey, but first they stopped to have some morning tea at Maurelle's Red Cafe.

They had some milk and a delicious light and fluffy cake which tasted so heavenly!

After finishing morning tea they set out on their journey to Rainbowville.

By Me, a Princess, Sofia.

I hope you enjoyed your journey today.

I am going to go back to the Secret Garden to dance in the rain.
Till next week.......

Have a beautiful time.

xxxxx

Pre Release Books Now Available

2010-11-01T02:48:00.000+11:00

It's not too late... the angel said.

Even though the world's a mess...

Even though you're not as young...

Even though you've made mistakes and have been afraid

It's not too late...

And then I saw the world through the angels' eyes...

I saw the colors I could paint

The bridges I could build

The lives that I could touch

The dreams that could still come true

And it became very clear to me...

That it's not too late.

Ron Atchison

Have a glorious start to

A new day

and

A new month

On another note,

my pre release books are now on sale

Purchase

At any time, one may be purchased!

And

Any day now,

I should be receiving my personal copies

which will be available through my sisters online shop.

They will be signed by me,

and sent with a personal gift.

A beautiful pearl bracelet for your little princes.

These gifts are limited

and will only be available

while stocks last.

As soon as they arrive I will let you know.....

Remember my friends

As the angel said,

It is not to late.

xxx

Spirals of Life

2010-10-31T00:24:00.000+11:00

The Outward Spiral of all Creation,

Starts to,

Blossom and Bloom,

In spring.

The Awakening,

The Rejoicing,

Delighting and Frolicking.

To See the Unseen,

The Hidden,

The Wonders.

Continuing in

The circle of,

Life.

From Seed,

To Plant,

Flower to Fruit

The Cycle,

The Spiral,

The Dance.

Ruth McCarthy(c)

The inward and outward Spiral of Life is such a joy to journey along,

As the seasons change

we change!

I hope you are all having a beautiful weekend,

Truly enjoy the wonders of the season.

xxx

Release Date for my Book!

2010-10-28T01:44:00.000+11:00

I received the release date for my debut book the, 11th January 2011

Not to long now and soon I will be receiving my pre release books...
(which I will be organising a give away for soon)

Today I was remembering the unexpected surprise I received when I was given a contract and the news that my manuscript had been acepted. I was overjoyed, along with my family and my little Princess who screamed with delight !!

By the time the release date comes upon us it will be one year that the book has been in the publishing process, and longer still from the time I first put pen to paper. Like a caterpillar which goes through many changes so to has my book. Eagerly now I wait as the time approaches when it will emerge from the chrysalis and stretch it's wings to fly.

Within the next couple of weeks I will be receiving pre release copies which will be available at different events and the next part of my journey through this unknown world to me will take flight.

It is a new path for me to tread upon, to learn and grow and see where this beautiful life will lead.

If you would like more information about my book click here.

Have a wondrous day my friends,

as you dance to the music of your heart.

xxx

The Pot of Gold

2010-10-26T08:05:00.000+11:00

Hello everyone, I hope you like my story today it is called

The Pot of Gold

I would like a pot of gold, would you?

Maybe if we read this story we will be able to find one some day.

Once a little girl went to see the pot of gold under the rainbow with her dog Mia.

She saw the pot of gold and ran under the rainbow.

She had a funny feeling inside, so she went and looked at herself in the pond which was near the pot of gold.

She saw herself and realised she was now a Unicorn, a pink one and her dog Mia was now a purple Unicorn.

A Blue Bird fluttered towards them and said " You are unicorns and should be in your homes"

Mia said " We are not really unicorns I am a dog and she is a human"

"Well, you will have to go to see the wizard. First go through Poneyville on to Rainbowville and then through the land of Swan Lake. You will be in the Land of Fairies and they will take you to see the Wizard.""

They said thank you to the Blue Bird and started on their journey.
By Me, a Princes, Sofia

Have a gorgeous week everyone
and
I hope you have some magical adventures.

xxx

Blissful Peace

2010-10-25T01:39:00.000+11:00

A Gorgeous Angel

Resting in such Blissful Peace

Given as a Beautiful Present

From a Precious Mum.

This week

Enjoy all the surprises

Waiting to be discovered!

Have a Delight-filled week
xxx

Linger in the Garden

2010-10-22T11:05:00.000+11:00

There are so many beautiful wonders in creation to behold,

They inspire,

Give hope,

And open our eyes to see what lies unseen.

At the magic hour of twilight,

As the sun gently kisses the world goodnight.

Linger in the garden and be refreshed,

Let your soul drink in the beauty,

And feel the peace which washes over you,

It will sink deep into your soul,

And touch your heart.

Ruth McCarthy(c)

Have a beautiful and glorious day

and

Wonderful weekend

My friends

xxx

The Splendour of a Rose

2010-10-20T02:03:00.000+11:00

The splendour of the rose

And

The whiteness of the lily

Do not rob the little violet of it's scent

Nor the daisy of its simple charm.

If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose,

Spring would lose its loveliness.

Therese of Lisieux

Enjoy the beauty found in every flower today my sweet friends,

The little drops of jewels that glimmer in the morning sun

The perfume of each individual blossom

and

The treasure uncovered in each person.

xxx

The Hollow Tree

2010-10-19T02:08:00.000+11:00

Hello everyone it is me again from the Secret Garden to tell you a wonderful story.
I hope you enjoy it!

Once there were two dogs, and they had a baby called Fluffy. Fluffy grew up to be a big strong girl just like her mother.

One day, when she was only a baby, Mr Fox came to visit and he said. "Oh she is just like her mother." they talked for some time while enjoying afternoon tea, with tea of course, cup cakes, and a enormous chocolate cake. After they had finished eating he suddenly went.

The next day was beautiful and sunny so Mrs Bilby came to call. When she laid her eyes on Fluffy she exclaimed "Isn't she gorgeous just like her mother." She too stayed for tea but this time it was morning tea.

The next day was raining, actually it was pouring, so nobody came to visit.

After this day it was flooded all around the hollow tree where they lived. Mac woke up Mia and said "Look Mia!"

Mia looked around and saw the flood, she was terrified and then she saw all the other animals that they knew who lived around the hollow tree. They had all come to find shelter with them.

So they all lived together happily ever after.

The End
By Me a Princess, Sofia

I must go now back to my beloved friends in the Secret Garden.
Have a good week.

Breathe

2010-10-18T00:48:00.000+11:00

We took time to Breathe

to Enjoy the Beauty

The Sea

The Sand

Each Other

Enjoy the beauty of your new day

and a

Wondrous week.

xxx

Hidden world

2010-10-15T10:25:00.000+11:00

Out in the garden early in the morning

The flowers refresh in the dew,

They gently open there petals

Drink in the weather

And breath of the perfume of love

The wind plays in the air

Twisting and turning

The most beautiful butterfly flitters around.

She rests on a leaf and then of she flutters

We will watch for her beautiful return.

The Fairy house built with love and care

Baths in the glorious light

They love to frolic to play and dance,

To work with a song in there hearts.

The strawberry produces a wondrous fruit,

So red, so juicy our own.

And then on a leaf a glorious sight

The sprinkling of precious jewels.

The sounds of a tinkle, a pan, a rustle

For all who will see

A hidden world

But

Living world entwined.

(c)Ruth McCarthy

Have a Glorious

Weekend

xxx

Petal Potpourri

2010-10-14T02:54:00.000+11:00

Reid Stephen, The Potpourri Makers, 1931

The beauty of potpourri made from your beloved garden

Adds a most wonderful and special

Aroma,

Unique and special

To savour as is drifts on the breeze.

Petal Potpourri

Roses - Courage and love

Violets - Faithfulness

Carnation - Beauty

Columbines - Gentleness

Dry freshly picked blossoms in a shady place.

Stir together gently with love.

Pour into a open and beautiful jar.

To scent an entire room

Have a glorious day

My friends,

Filled with beautiful aroma's.

xxx

The Lost Treasure and the Fairies

2010-10-12T01:55:00.000+11:00

Hello I am back from my holidays!

I had a wonderful time.

Join me in this story of the Lost Treasure and the Fairies.

Once in a story Rosy the Fairy who always wore a rose dress, went to a party and there was cake, juice, honeysuckle, watermelon dew and a special honey cake. On this particular day it was Rosy's birthday, she was turning 7. Butterfly legs came, birdie, Tweety, Pinky, Bilby, Floppsy and rainbow the squirrel all came to the party. At the party a special story teller was going to come so they were all so excited.

The story she was going to tell them was called 'The treasure and the Pony' when they were all ready to listen she began.

Once upon a time the was a pony looking for some treasure and she found the treasure, buried in the park, it was Gold! After this she went to the beach and found a lamp buried underneath the sand in a box. When she was just about to go home to show her friends she heard a howling and then saw a hole nearby. In the hole which was very,very deep there was a gorgeous puppy with roses on her her ears and cheeks smelling like fresh flowers.

The story ended and a magician came he turned a little yellow bird into a pink one, a pink rabbit into a rainbow rabbit. They has so much fun but all to soon he had to leave.

Then they watched a movie called Rosy and Tink which they all loved so very much.After all these wonderful things had finished they went to eat the most delicious feast. It was the best party that Rosy ever had.

The End

By Me, a princess, Sofia

Hope you liked my story

Have a happy day.

The Path

2010-10-11T01:33:00.000+11:00

I have travelled through the sandy desert

and

Found the rarest beauty.

Up the steep mountains

Capture the golden sun.

Deep down into the valley's

Drink of the water so pure.

Along the shores of the sandy beach

and

Out to the oceans wide.

Until at last the path calls me home.

Along the familiar way, in the ancient steps.

To My secret garden

Where all wonders unfold,

for they are waiting,

Waiting to be behold.

(c)Ruth McCarthy

Enjoy the wonders of your week,

my friends

xxx

Dreams

2010-10-08T08:34:00.000+11:00

There were many ways of breaking a heart,

Stories were full of hearts broken by Love.

But what really broke a heart was taking away its Dream

Whatever that dream might be.

Pearl Buck

Dreams are so precious they live in the innermost being of ourselves

Sometimes they are spoken of,

Whispered about to our closest friend,

Or only know by ourselves.

Locked away, hidden or buried by the ways of life.

Never let go of you dreams, hold them with both of your hands

Nurture them, let them grow in the quite hours of the day.

Do all that you can.

For you never know when the time will come for them to bloom like a rose

Or
Soar like a bird
Out from there hiding place.

Like a bird ascending into the heavens above.

Your dreams to will ascend in full flight nurtured and cared for by you
Into the most dazzling and Wonderful
Creation.

Hold onto your

Dreams

My friends

xxx

After the Spring Rain

2010-10-06T10:17:00.000+11:00

The rain slowly came to an end
The morning sun started to peep out from behind the clouds
Until finally it was shining brightly down upon the waking earth.
The garden became alive,
As we walked down the garden path.

Everything had been washed and re-freshened from the Spring rains.
Colours were vibrant
As the plants stretched there sleepy heads
Flowers started to unfurl and drink in the rays of the sun,
Aroma filled the air.

The little inhabitants of the garden
Bathed in the sun, they all started creeping slowly creeping out from their homes.
Butterflies filtered and danced,

Lizards laid in the sun.
Bees gathered the pollen once again from the purple bush which now had a velvety purple carpet underneath

where the ants had busily built there nest.
Then
A beetle flew to the blossom

Drinking the sweet, sweet nectar

washing in the delightful dew.
Suddenly
A little girl was found sitting deep in the garden
Reading and delighting in the Spring sun

May your day be filled with
Beauty
Whatever the weather
Might be.

xxx

The Sea Horse

2010-10-05T04:32:00.000+11:00

The moon shone down so brightly causing the ocean to be bathed in a shimmer of silver. The sea sparkled and shone as the stars twinkled in the heavens above. The little sea horse usually liked this time of day best, but not tonight she was sad, so very sad.

"Why do we have to be different to all the other sea creatures who live under the sea? I want to be just the same as everyone else!" she exclaimed.

"Oh darling everyone is different in some sort of way. See the stars which you love to gaze at every night, they are all different, some shine very brightly, others seam to twinkle a little slower than the rest and if you were to inspect them closer you would find many, many differences. But the stars keep shining and twinkling giving light to the world my little one.

The moon shines brightly and every night climbs high into the sky watching over the sleeping world he does not shine like the sun or twinkle like the stars, he has a different job to do.

So my precious little one you swim with you head held high, adorn with the beauty and grace which was bestowed upon you at birth, be happy to be who you are special , unique, a shining and twinkling light in our world.

Now little one we must get some rest

tomorrow is a new day

a day to shine."

Ruth McCarthy(c)

Remember my friends

you were

born

SHINE

xxx

Sprinkles

2010-10-04T03:24:00.000+11:00

Sprinkles of treasures

Are just waiting to be found

Enjoy discovering the hidden beauty all around

Have a glorious start to your week

My beautiful friends.

xxx

Take a Trip

2010-10-03T05:07:00.000+11:00

It has been an absolutely beautiful raining Saturday

The fire has been lit,

So we are warm and cosy

Join my in having a pot of tea or a cup of coffee and take a trip.

Anaconda my dear friend has asked my to be apart of a tag

Answering some questions about myself

So as you enjoy your drink have a little look into my world

I hope you enjoy it......

4 things found in my handbag;

Make up

Baby wipes / Hand wipes

Purse

Hand cream

4 things found in my bedroom;

Books

A hanging mirror

Flowers

Toys

4 things I would love to do but have never done;

Travel through Europe

Sky dive

Learn a different language

Own a quaint shop with a little cafe

4 things about myself;

I love drawing and dreaming

I have long curly hair nearly down to my waist

I rarely go to sleep before 2am

I nearly became a fashion designer but fate had another destiny for me...

Thank you for taking a trip with me

and

Enjoy the rest of your weekend

xxx

A Rainbow Trail

2010-10-01T03:14:00.000+10:00

Walk on a rainbow trail:

Walk on a trail of song,

And all about you will be beauty.

There is a way out of every dark mist,

over a rainbow trail.

Navajo Song

A rainbow trail can appear in so many different places;

We saw one while watering the flowers an arch of love glistening in the garden.

Inside upon the window sill, A crystal candle holder sparkling and dazzling, throwing the colours into the air.

Through the window out in the vast expanse of the sky a glorious rainbow we caught

The sounds of joy accompany the journey brightly coloured and gay.

Dancing of merry feet making light the way.

While the bright and yet sometimes very faint trail of the rainbow is found all around.

Have you followed a rainbow trail today?

Introducing Frou Frou

2010-09-29T02:38:00.000+10:00

From the Treasure Chest comes our beloved Frou Frou

She loves to dangle her feet

hug

stand on her head

and

just before bedtime she always wants to go on adventures!!!!

Frou Frou loves to sit and dangle her feet

and think about going to sleep...

I'll dangle my feet some more

Now, time to stand on my head, can you?

After all that feet dangling and head standing I need some refreshments

A carrot and zucchini muffin.

Thanks to Cathie from m.e

Recepie

and

lovely

Berry and Banana Spring Smoothie

So Scrumptious

Have a delicious day.

xxx

The Lady Beetles Adventure

2010-09-28T02:28:00.000+10:00

It was a beautiful day in the Rose garden and Mother lady beetle was Spring cleaning the roses, while the two little beetles played happily amongst the grass. After some time the older beetle asked his mummy if they could go exploring out into the wide, wide world. Mother lady beetle was ever so busy so she told them if they remember all of the wise words they had been taught, and would promise to be home before tea, they could.

So of went the two little beetles into the wide, wide world. At first they walked very quietly and carefully and before long they were dancing and chattering in the bright sunshine as if they had always gone exploring by themselves. They were have so much fun until they suddenly came to a stop. There before them was a shimmery, glistening roundish thing.

'What is this!' the littlest beetle exclaimed.

'I have never seen anything like it before', said his brother.

Carefully the two little beetles stretched their heads over the top of the shimmery thing and that's when the littlest beetle started to cry and cry, 'I'm trapped, I'm trapped,' he kept shouting over and over between the sobs of fright.

With all this commotion going on a young mother dragonfly flew by to see if everything was okay and as soon as she saw the two beetles she flew down to see if she could help.

'I'm trapped, I'm trapped,' the littlest beetle kept on saying

So once the Young Dragonfly could calm the beetles down she said to them, 'There is nothing that can trap you and keep you from where you need to go, only if you let it. This is a pond you are looking in, and it only shows you a reflection of what you see. Never let the fear of the unknown stop you my little beetles.'

Ms Dragonfly took each one in her arms and gave them a hug, 'now my little beetles hop onto my back and I will fly you home to your mother I'm sure she will be waiting for you.'

So Mrs Dragonfly flew them across the garden to the Rose bushes, and sure enough their Mother was waiting for them with a lovely picnic spread out with delicious food under the shade of their beloved roses.

Mrs Dragonfly stayed for tea while the little beetles told their Mother all about their adventure.

(c)Ruth McCarthy 2010

Princess Sofia is having a holiday for two weeks so she will not be visiting us from The Secret Garden but she says Hello to everyone and wishes you all a happy week, and when she returns she will have some wonderful stories to tell.

Until then I hope you enjoy my stories.

Have a beautiful adventure today.

xxx

The Miracle of Love

2010-09-27T00:35:00.000+10:00

This is the miracle

that happens

every time to those who really love;

the more they give,

the more they possess.

Rainer Maria Rilke

Have a wonderful start to your week

my friends

xxx

Take Time

2010-09-26T00:04:00.000+10:00

Take time to be friendly - It is the road to happiness.

Take time to dream - It is hitching your wagon to a star.

Take time to Love and be loved - It is the privilege of the gods.

Take time to look around - It is too short a day to be selfish

Take time to laugh - It is the music of the soul.

Old English

On this light filled day we took time....

Watching the first rays of sun warm the sleeping land.

Enjoying breakfast with family

Admiring the flowers

What did you take time for today?

A Spring or Autumn Crown

2010-09-25T00:20:00.000+10:00

At Foxglove Spires we have been enjoying the beautiful Spring Flowers blooming and to celebrate we decided to make a Flower Crown from Tissue paper.

If you are heading into Autumn you could use Autumn colours instead.

We measure the top of a little princesses head and cut a strip of cardboard an extra 2cm longer and 4cm wide, then we stapled the ends together.

We laid 4 sheets of purple tissue paper on top of each other and drew around the rim of a saucer 10 times. Then we cut the circles out.

Then we laid two sheets of pink paper on top of each other and drew around the rim of a smaller saucer 10 times. Then we cut these circles out.

For each flower we placed 4 circles of purple tissue paper and two circles of pink on top of each other. Folded in half and folded twice more.

Carefully we made 4 cuts from the edge of the paper towards the centre, then sniped the edges.

Gently we unfolded the circles, separated them and then put a dab of glue between each layer.

Finally we pinched the bottom part of each flower and glued it onto the headband.

A beautiful crown of flowers to wear frolicking in the garden.

Suddenly there is a movement between the flowers;

Did I see a fairy?

Yes, come with me... look there..... do you see it?

A tiny flower fairy!!!!!

Isn't she just beautiful.....

Maybe she thinks I am a fairy because of my beautiful flower crown.

Have a delightful weekend.

xxx

What Shall We Bake

2010-09-23T08:35:00.000+10:00

Who could resist the smell of chocolate as I opened the cupboard to see what would bake. There was no question something chocolate, a cake, muffins a slice or biscuits?.............mmmm

We decided on a chocolate Slice

Served with a cappuccino which is my delight!

Recipe for Chocolate Slice:

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups self-raising flour

2 tablespoons cocoa

3/4 cup coconut

1/2 cup castor sugar

6 tablespoons butter

1 egg

Sift flour and cocoa together. Add coconut and sugar and mix well.

Melt butter in a saucepan.

Beat egg well.

Add melted butter and egg to dry ingredients. Stir well to combine.

Press into a greased 28 cm x 18 cm 1amington tin.

Bake in a moderate oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

Allow to cool in tin.

When cold spread with chocolate icing and sprinkle with coconut if desired.

Cut into squares.

We iced the cake with our favourite chocolate icing and left out the coconut as a little Princess does not like coconut.

It turned out beautifully

and easy enough for a little Princess to make mostly be herself.

What type of slice do you delight in eating? .......

or do you have a favourite drink you delight in drinking?

Noble Tasks

2010-09-22T03:01:00.000+10:00

I long to accomplish a great and noble task

But it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks

As if they were great and noble

Helen Keller

A Simple Breakfast

Exploring a Tree

Delighting when mummy slid down the slide!

Playing at the Park

Finding a White Rabbit

Discovering a Spring Caterpillar

Making a new Home

Smelling the Stunning Blue Flowers

These pictures capture simple, small everyday life but when cherished and aloud to be explored they will blossom into new discoveries....

What small discoveries have you made today?

The Dotted Mouse House

2010-09-21T08:30:00.000+10:00

Hello it is Princess Sofia again from the Secret Garden

Thank you for coming with me to the dotted Mouse House

Hope you enjoy it .....

In the Dotted Mouse House Pinki was looking through her telescope when suddenly she turned and said 'Hello my friends,' to Pegasus, Polly and Molly who had all journeyed from Fru Fru Land, (which wasn't to far away.)

Pinki then said 'I have been waiting for you to come to visit me and I thought I should look through these jars to see if your voice was here, Pegasus.'

Unfortunately it wasn't, so Pinki told them how to go in search for Pegasus's Voice.

'Firstly go through Cupcake Mountain, through The Forest of Cherries, through Fairy Land, Horse Land and lastly to Hat Land...... Pinki explained.

So all of the three friends went up along the path at Cupcake Mountains and of-course ate some cake along the way. Through Cherry Woods, where they collected some of the delectable cherries in a basket. They all suddenly became very tired and had to stop for refreshments which just happened to be the Famous Cherry Drink!!! They were so refreshed afterwards they decided to continue on their way to Fairy Land, where they played Hide and seek with some of the fairies before moving on to Horse Land where as you might have guessed it, they played with the horses.After which they move on to Hat land and there they tried on many different styles of hats, colours and sizes.

The three friends were very tired by this stage and were about to find somewhere refreshing to sit down when suddenly their friend Pinki from The Spotted Mouse House appeared and said 'Surprise, I have a party for you!'

The Moon Worm jumped out first, then the Sand Man, Mr Mole with his Fairy Helper and all the other friends they had made along the way. They had a wonderful party and near the end Pinke the Mouse handed Pegasus a lovely present. Inside the box they searched and searched but there was nothing there! Pegasus said 'I can't see a present in here?' and Pinkie in return answered ' That is because your voice has been inside you all along !!!!!'

But along the way you have grown and changed a great deal and now you are YOU.

Written By Me a Princess, Sofia

This was the last story about Pegasus and his Lost Voice

but

next week I will write another adventure

Till then Love Princess Sofia.

Perfume of Happiness Give Away

2010-09-19T17:51:00.001+10:00

The winner of the Perfume of Happiness Give Away

Jules
from Adventures
......in Garden Village......

Congratulations !!!!!

One of these candles will be carefully packaged and sent lovingly to you.....

It is amazing the day I host my first Give Away is the day I received my first Blog Award

One Lovely Blog Award.

Which was given to me by Jill at blessings of a stay at home mom

By receiving this award we are asked to link to the person who gave the award, and then to pass the award onto 15 other bloggers.

Alphonse Maria Mucha, 1897

This is so wonderful but also very hard to chose as there are so many wonderful blogs I LOVE to read, I think you all are so very wonderful, talented and inspiring....... But as I could only chose 15 these are the ones I finally decided on.

They are all beautiful blogs, so if you have some time take a journey to say hello.

1)101 birdtales

3)Bare Feet and a Free Spirit.

4)Becoming myself

5)Catherine Loves Roses

6)Finding Harmony

7)Jessie

8)Join my Joy

9)Mum Paints Lives

10)Nalina

11)Petticoat Junction

12)The Educated Eye

13)The Interrupted Gardener

14)The Magic Onions

15)Twig and Toadstool

Henry Siddons Mowbray, 1887

Thank you to everyone who joined in the give away

Have a day filled with Beauty and Joy

Happiness

2010-09-17T03:33:00.000+10:00

Albert Lynch, Fresh From The Garden

Happiness is a perfume

You cannot pour on others

Without getting a few drops on yourself.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

This week we have delighted in the perfume of happiness

Smelling the blooming flowers

Spending time sharing scrumptious delights

And

Today

We captured a star

Created a flower fairy

Inspired by Twig and Toadstool

Made a picture out of treasure we found

Smelt the beautiful perfume of candles

Given

To us From Shop-FMSeymour

(my sisters online shop)

These candles smell divine!!

To share the Perfume of Happiness with you I am going to give away one gorgeous metro soy candle

burns for approx 15 to 20 hours.

The lucky winner will be able to chose their prefered scent from the list available.

To be apart of the give away simple leave a comment on this post and if you are a follower you will be entered twice.

If you like these candles you might want to visit Shop-FMSeymour blog and while there visit her store. There are some beautiful treasures waiting to be discovered.

Eugene Auguste Francois Deully

Have you smelt the Perfume of Happiness this week?

Have a Beautiful day filled with the Aroma of Happiness! xx