Saturday 29 December 2007

IMT - Best of 2007

From Inspire Me Thursday this week: The Best of 2007
"This week let us look back upon the past twelve months and reflect upon the best of 2007… perhaps a moment you were at your best. Choose something that stood out, something you will remember 2007 for."


I'd been having a rough time earlier in the year so I took a break to Stirling in Scotland. It was the best thing I did. Just to get away from everything and spend time in Scotland. I cannot imagine finding a more beautiful place on the planet.

There was one amazing life-affirming moment, which for me fits perfectly for the theme this week. Here is a photograph I took at that time and place. Everything just seemed okay and it was one of those glad to be alive moments. It is taken at the top of the Old Town Jail in Stirling. Its something I'll never forget and its also the moment I fell in love with Scotland. I keep this photograph in a frame in my bedroom to remind me of how I felt. It cheers me up to remember it if I'm feeling down. I've been back since and am hoping to travel there again in 2008.

For the artwork, I'm sharing 4 postcards I got when I was there. I know they are for children to colour in (!) but I really liked them and I've just finished painting the last one tonight so I can post them for this. They are the Scottish heroes William Wallace, Mary Queen of Scots, Robert The Bruce and Bonnie Prince Charlie.




















Happy New Year to everyone. I hope 2008 brings more of these moments to us all.

7 comments:

V said...

Laura, these are all great! I would love to visit Scotland someday. It seems like a great place to be inspired. Happy 2008!

Peggi Habets Studio said...

The postcards are very cool. Scotland sounds like an amazing place.

Deb G said...

What fun postcards! Scotland is high on my list of places I'd like to visit...

Tangled Stitch said...

What a lovely visit. Your postcards are wonderful. Happy New Year!

Anonymous said...

I love the postcards... very lovely! Scotland sounds like an inspiring place!!

Barbara Hagerty said...

Your postcards are beautiful! Coloring books/pics are fun! Especialy painting them in! When I'm not working on a specific project and just need to relax, it's what I do! Happy 2008!

guinness said...

Stirling picture is one of my all time favourites.