It is warm today, but there is a wind outside howling past the palace windows. There isn’t a cloud in the sky and I am happily scribbling away at my sketchbook and listening to some old songs from movies and musicals. Miss Charlotte is watching, comfortably perched on her new chair with her feet resting on a pillow. I changed her in to her pretty pink summer frock

I love drawing but I don’t do it very often because I find it hard to just sit down and draw something. There has to be an idea, usually a nameless emotion or expression I want to capture on paper. It frustrates me sometimes because I never can quite get it to appear exactly as it is in my mind. At the moment I am thinking about wishes and dreams and trying to draw a little of that inner longing for something.

I have been so busy since the convention I haven’t yet had a chance to take photos of this lovely book Disney’s “Princess Magic” was a late birthday gift from Tiffy, along with some beautiful soaps and cute plush keychains all of which I adore The book is a collection of quotes and images from classic disney movies, some romantic, some inspirational and a few quite funny!

What I love best about the book though is the introduction, so I’m going to share part of it here: “… there is another, more understated magic that the princess stories embody so well. It’s the kind that can be found in living life to the very fullest - believing in yourself, seeing the good in those around you and seizing the day.” I found the whole book delightful, even the contents page reads like a Princess Code - The glass is half full, Put your best foot forward, Confidence is key, Listen to your heart, Family and friends are there for you, A little imagination goes a long way, Looks can be decieving, Be your own person, Give peace a chance, Lend a hand, Respect nature, Anything’s Possible and Live for Today!

It really is a little treasure for Disney fans and Princesses alike. The other treasure in this photo is a gift from Mirai, a little glass egg with my favourite Disney Princess, Belle from Beauty and the Beast. I love the gold frame with its little jewels and roses! Thank you to my friends for these lovely gifts!