OK I cheated! my birthday isn't until the end of the month but It did seem as if Easter on the Isle of Wight was the ideal time to try out the new camera. The weather wasn't brilliant but I managed to take a few good shots (out of the 300 odd I took) Still got it on automatic though, I have a lot to learn!

A couple of exciting things this week - firstly the good people at the Apple Farm Afton Park have agreed to try selling some of my greetings cards - very exciting. Be sure to drop by if you're ever in the vicinity, there is a gift / produce shop, a yurt campsite, orchards, beautiful gardens and a cafe.

These are some of the beautiful grasses growing in their garden this spring

Secondly Stephanie Levy's Creative Courage course has started looks like its going to be really good!

I'll finish with another picture from the weekend - in case you can't guess its the hull of a boat on the quayside under repair! I just love the colours