‘The Ocean Is Calling’
Introducing 'To The Shores' for today's #LavenderSharingSunday gift. A print to give a sense of mindfulness during these unusual lockdown times. Like last week, I have decided to share both the colour and black & white versions so that you can decide on the one that suits your home decor best.
‘To the shores of freedom where nowhere lives’ - Joesph Arthur
‘And I am finally colouring, inside the lines that I live between’ - Ben Howard
‘We dream in colours borrowed from the sea’
It was this line from Ben Howard’s song ‘Time Is Dancing’ that gave me the idea to put my own little spin on a Lavender Line Photography colouring print. A little something to help pass an hour or two each day during lockdown as well as adding a touch of vitamin sea to the day, something that a lot of us are missing right now.
I am excited to introduce the first in this fun colouring print series : ‘Whitepark Bay Blues’. Just save the print below to your device (or from my Facebook post), print off and colour in a medium of your choice! I would love to see your interpretation of this print, the more creative the better as there are no colour rules in place and there might even be a ‘Whitepark Bay Blues’ print prize to win for the best one! If you would like to take part in #LavenderLineColour then simply hashtag your finished colouring print on Instagram or post a picture in the comment section of my Facebook post.
Why not add a touch of your colour interpretation to ‘Whitepark Bay Blues’ today! #LavenderLineColour
It’s time to colour!
‘The ocean is full of untamed magic’
There is no place I feel more at home than on a beautiful beach, looking out to sea and watching those waves come rolling in. If ever an escape is needed from everyday life then a dose of Vitamin Sea is your answer!
Yesterday saw the return of World Oceans Day, a day in which to celebrate the beauty of our seas and to encourage us to look after our planet by making small changes to our daily routines. It is well known that the ocean provides us with many valuable resources and so it is important that we do our best to preserve it. Something as small as purchasing a re-usable water bottle to reduce your plastic intake can have a major impact in helping to protect our planet and something that I have made a conscious effort in doing this year. Also taking part in community beach cleans or solo cleans during beach outings is another great way to maintain our oceans. Little by little we can help to keep our seas clean!
#TogetherWeCan
‘One must maintain a little bit of Summer even in the middle of Winter’ - H.D. Thoread
What a difference a year makes! Last year we saw the end of February become a Winter wonderland due to ‘The Beast From The East’ hitting the UK. This year it seemed that Summer came to play instead! Although it is alarming that temperatures in February were reaching up to 20 degrees in some parts, it seemed a little wrong to waste such beautiful weather stuck behind a computer screen, so… a trip to the coast was in order! The small perks that self-employment brings!
As I wanted to take some new beach photographs and take advantage of the weather to play around with my drone (still very much a newbie), I had the perfect location in mind. So, I packed my kit, filled my car and hit the road with some great tunes for company! It was time to escape to the stunning and picturesque White Park Bay!
Just a girl and her drone at play!
White Park Bay is a beautiful sandy beach located on the North Coast of Northern Ireland. Not only is it a coastal drive to remember, but once parked up the views are incredible! What really stands out is the unusual walk down to the beach, it’s here that you are met with an old country lane that leads to sand dunes and chalk grasslands before reaching a beautiful stretch of 1.4 miles of sandy goodness! It really is the perfect secluded spot to get that much needed dose of Vitamin Sea!
The stunning White Park Bay and a view that I will never tire of!
Hello blue skies and vitamin sea!
The beautiful golden sands of White Park Bay with Portbradden in the background
Such great heights, above the waves!
Any one who knows me knows just how much I love the beach. There is no better feeling than taking some time out to feel that coastal breeze, to hear those crashing waves and to clear your head in such beautiful and inspiring surroundings. It doesn’t matter the weather, a beach day is always a good idea!