Black on Grey on White

One more mad week to add to my collection: 4 countries in 7 days. It's a personal record. A great time was had by all, sweets were eaten, confetti scattered and endless giggles produced. Needless to say that it is with a spinning head that I make my way back to the drawing board. Because, for the week, my pencils were replaced by my camera (it really enjoyed capturing all the colours and dodging the streamers!) I thought I'd share a couple of shots. Tickled Pink Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved Flower Power Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved Masquerade Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved However, before saying a hearty cheerio let me send out a big warm wave to all my new followers great to see you here on Black on Grey on White. More soon.

Carnival has yet again chiseled a fantasticaly bright hole of colour and fun in this, a very grey and morose, end of winter. My drawing board will (sadly) be gathering a little dust this week: schools are out and loads of confetti is going to hit the wind (and puddles). Carnival is celebrated the world over and Belgium is no exception. The " Gilles de Binge" have achieved "World Recognition". (For the wee snippet of info: In 2003 the Carnival of Binche was recognised as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity a list held by the UNESCO. Extracted from Wikipedia ) A fire is made, danced around while symbolically burning away winter clearing the way for spring. This year, more than ever, I enjoyed the symbolism and loved the sight... While the confetti, oranges and fireworks fly high and end the monotony of winter, I will be putting the final touches to my newsletter. A couple of wee surprises have been kept up my sleeve and I am loo...