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Bee Happy, how to promote a Roof for Bees?
The idea for this illustration comes from an Instagram challenge #dtiys organized by the artist Poopikat. I loved her character and wanted to create my version. I also had a lot of luck; the sun was still high in the sky in Denmark, and the flowers were beautiful. I wanted to use this illustration to promote a French company that I greatly appreciate, Un Toit pour les abeilles (A Roof for Bees). The concept of this company is to help beekeepers through a membership. So, each month, you can sponsor a beehive near or far from your location. In return, you receive honey pots from that beekeeper. At the time, it was even possible to personalize the pot with your name. A fantastic gift! So, the initial idea was to place the character on a large flower. Unfortunately, despite its small size, it was still too heavy and made the flower tilt. I then settled for the community garden in our city, and I had plenty of choices. I finally chose lavender because it connects me to the south of France, the region where I grew up, and I found it perfect for the occasion. I love the final result because it is so bright and full of sweetness. 🐝
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In the middle of the storm, Remember to Breathe
Did you have a good weekend? We’re almost at the end of August, and it’s as if I didn’t even see it go by! It’s incredible how it flies by. I’m working on a new children’s book talking about yoga, nature, and meditation. The characters are magic creatures, living in the middle of the forest, but I’ll say more about this project in the future. Anyway, I wanted to remind myself to “breathe.” 💨 especially when everything goes crazy! So I’ve prepared this wallpaper for my phone using one of my illustrations for the children’s book project. And every time I use my phone, I see this small and kind reminder, and I breathe. You can download it for free. Take good care of yourselves😚
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My Illustrated Short Story: “A Bright Bouquet”
This week has been quite a complicated one here, and as often happens to me, when too many strong emotions mix, I get sick. 🤒 As a result, I was down for the entire week. And it’s never fun, especially when you also have to take care of the children. But as often happens, these moments of forced pause by the body have also allowed me to clear my mind. To move forward in a way. 🌟 I’m presenting you with a short story I wrote a few weeks ago. I wanted to bring it to life, and I hope you’ll enjoy it. Tomorrow is the first day of school in Denmark, so we’ll slowly ease back into the routine! 🎒 A routine that I’ll prepare gently and with lots of love. A Bright Bouquet The dress was bright and beautiful. Never before had she felts so pretty in her entire life. She was like the lovely dolls in the magazines, the ones we admire but can’t quite look like. But here she was, being herself and shining. In her hand, she was helding a beautiful and bright bouquet, a magical one. She was not only beautiful but also adorable and she knew it. However, it was during this precise moment of glory that her neighbor, Victor, chose to step outside. “Do you have your mind all scrambled, Daniel? Why are you dressed like that? Did you hurt your head somewhere?” Victor asked sounding puzzled. What could Daniel possibly say in response to such questions? That no, he was perfectly fine, more than ever in his life, he was truly himself, he was his truest self. No, Daniel didn’t have an answer because there was absolutely nothing to explain. So he simply smiled. “Okay” replied Victor, feeling a bit embarrassed…
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How to celebrate the Full Moon with your Children?
The full Moon is quite magical. Just looking at it, at her, peace my soul and bring me comfort. For many years now, I’ve been tracking the Moon because I feel so connected with her. A full moon is a perfect moment to let go. Let go of our fear, our sadness, and much more. I started with women’s circles in France and missed them deeply when I moved to Denmark. I didn’t find any group in Copenhagen, even if I’m sure such things exist there. Anyway, I started my rituals by lighting a candle, listening to soft music, and picking an oracle card. After that, I discovered the “Womb Blessing” organized by Miranda Grey, and it helped me also to understand and connect more deeply with the Moon. I know it sounds strange, but when you let go of all that, you can freely receive the “magic.” A friend sent me a beautiful book for my birthday, and since then, it has guided me through the night and the Moon. Gardiennes de la lune, by Stéphanie Lafranque So here are simple steps to follow if you want to start with Full Moon rituals: Here are simple things that I love doing with my children. As I can see, they are very fond of magical rituals and connection with nature, and it seems like a fun activity from their point of view. I had to learn how to let go because things don’t always go the way I thought, but I love the energy they bring into it. Have you ever done such rituals? Are you curious about it?
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Comment le challenge 1000 heures dehors a changé mon quotidien ?
J’aimerais partager avec vous cet super challenge. À la fin de l’année dernière, je me sentais complètement perdue et je ne savais plus vraiment si je voulais continuer l’école à la maison avec mes enfants. Ma plus jeune fille ne faisait plus de sieste dans la journée, et j’avais vraiment du mal à trouver du temps pour dessiner ou simplement pour penser. J’ai donc commencer à regarder les différents børnehave (institution danoise pour les enfants de 3 à 6 ans) Alors que je regardais Instagram, ce post est apparu : un challenge de 1000 heures. Je ne savais pas ce que c’était, mais cela m’a immédiatement intriguée. J’ai voulu en lire plus et ensuite, je ne pouvais plus à m’arrêter. Je n’attendais qu’une chose : commencer ! Alors qu’est-ce que ce challenge ? Plus qu’un challenge, c’est le fait de s’engager ainsi que sa famille à passer le plus d’heures possibles à l’extérieur. Nous avons donc commencé tout petit petit car en janvier, il fait encore bien froid au Danemark. Après la première heure, les enfants était glacés et voulaient rentrer à la maison. Mais lentement, j’ai trouvé des petites astuces, on s’est équipé. On partait en forêt avec du lait d’avoine bien chaud dans mon sac et on buvait une bonne boisson chaude entouré par le calme de la nature. J’ai aussi acheté des chauffettes pour les mains afin d’aider les enfants à rester plus longtemps dehors. Petits pas après petits pas. Ce challenge a changé beaucoup de choses dans ma vie de tous les jours. En effet, j’étais toujours avec mes enfants, mais d’une manière différente. On parlait de toutes sortes de choses, d’histoires, de problèmes, d’animaux… On prenait des photos dans la forêt, tous ensemble. Et après ces moments, on revenait à la maison comme si on…
