Celebrating 10 Wonderful Years on Crete!

Posted on June 16, 2019 by micmaryjo

Yes, I cannot believe that I have lived on this wonderful Island of Crete for ten years! Those ten years have seen me living out my dreams because I have always wanted to live like this… by the sea and so close to nature and all her awesome glory. The lifestyle I’ve enjoyed has been so perfect for me and is everything I could have hoped for and more! How far removed it is from the life I led in the UK because here I have lived a simple, busy but contented, peaceful and happy life from the moment I stepped onto Cretan soil. Continue reading →

A Beautiful Day in Bali

Posted on December 6, 2018 by micmaryjo

There’s not much to report since my last post. Working on my Seashell Mosaic Collages is always a given, because whenever there isn’t anything else that takes priority – I am busy creating! This is also the time of year that I do my seashell sourcing and place orders with my regular suppliers. But I wanted to write this final post of 2018 before I return to the UK on Saturday morning. Continue reading →

August Beach Sales Have Been Really Good This Year!

Posted on August 30, 2018 by micmaryjo

It has been over six weeks since I last wrote and that is because I have been so busy coping with my hectic work schedule. That month I spent in the UK meant I had lost a month in terms of production. I was not as fully stocked with my Seashell Mosaic Collages for the summer season as I would normally have been. So August has been mega busy while I’ve been trying to keep up with the designs that are selling well. Continue reading →

A Strange Summer Month in the UK

Posted on July 15, 2018 by micmaryjo

I have been in the UK for a whole Month! I was only supposed to go for a week but ended up staying much longer, so that I could help care for our Mum and spend as much time as I could with her Continue reading →

Good Riddance to January & February!

Posted on February 25, 2018 by micmaryjo

I haven’t had time and I haven’t felt like writing a post for what seems like ages. I seem to have been in a depressive state and it hasn’t helped that I’ve had so many time-consuming problems to deal with in January and February. But most of all… My dear Sister Leonie’s sudden passing still feels so raw. I can burst into tears at the mere drop of a hat! Continue reading →

Just too Hot to Work in!

Posted on July 16, 2017 by micmaryjo

Temperatures have really soared these past few weeks and I have often found it just too hot to work in! About two weeks ago we had a heatwave which lasted 4 days and left everyone feeling drained and lethargic. Temperatures were in the 40’s and it was too hot to do anything! Continue reading →

Almyrida has that Holiday Atmosphere Again!

Posted on April 16, 2017 by micmaryjo

It’s Easter Sunday and I’ve been busy getting the spare room ready for Zoe and Donnas’ visit in a couple of days. The weather has been glorious again and so later this afternoon, I couldn’t resist a couple of hours working mosaic on my amazing balcony! Now I am enjoying the peace and tranquillity and the early evening sun, whilst I lounge comfortably on the balcony sofa. Continue reading →

Help! I Desperately Need Colourful Coquina Seashells!

Posted on March 29, 2017 by micmaryjo

It’s been a while since my last post and that’s because I’ve been totally absorbed in my art, continuing with my creative splurge while I can. I have loved and enjoyed every single minute of it! All of my new designs can be purchased from my Etsy shop – the link for which is just above on the menu bar. Continue reading →

Happily Enjoying my Creative Splurges!

Posted on February 9, 2017 by micmaryjo

The amazing view from my balcony – you can see why I love working here!

I’ve been working on my balcony this afternoon. Recently we’ve had some odd days in between rain and cloud that have been so warm and sunny – that it was just plain daft not to work outside! A few weeks back we had so much snow and it wasn’t just confined to the mountains but crept into our villages as well! I got stuck in the snow and ice several times on my way to the dentist in Vamos. A journey that normally takes around 10 to 15 minutes took me over 45 minutes and was so treacherous that I was holding my breath for most of the way! In 8 winters of living here on Crete I have never seen so much snow! Continue reading →

My New Etsy Shop is Opening Soon!

Posted on October 2, 2016 by micmaryjo

A whole month has flown by again and I have been totally absorbed and occupied with expanding my art business. As explained in some of my recent posts – I have been shocked at the fall in sales, which appears to be due to the spending power (or lack of it!) of most of the tourists visiting Almyrida this year. All the local businesses here have suffered and I have realised that my marketplace is too restricted. Continue reading →

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