It could happen

These are my calluses.

Today, I've been working on my lovely calluses. I practiced the 'Irish Washer Woman' about 50 times on my sweet little mandolin. I am slowly getting up to speed. Maybe one day I will hit the big time.

I have also spent a fair bit of the day thinking about Freddie Mercury and his amazing voice. He had a great mouth. I think the shape of his mouth helped him sing. Oh to sing like that!

I always try to imagine that I have a flip-top head when I sing. I think it helps me open up. Get my head out of the way.

This was my birthday dinner.

I had a great birthday. Me lovely husband made salmon & eggs benedict and a pot of tea for my dinner. My brother-in-law Liam came over with some yummy goodies and we had a feast. I haven't had a cupcake yet...my birthday isn't over.

I may be going to Japan in May.

I want to record an EP at Air Studios in London.

That is all I really have to share for now. Have a lovely day!

Beautiful people

Last weekend I had my first ever Finch and Flower photo shoot with the help of photographer Daniel Nathaniel and model Cristina Hussey! 

We were blessed with a bright sunny day so we drove a little up the road from where I live in Volcano and found a nice spot in the forest. 

Cristina was very patient as Daniel and I scurried around her. I can't believe how quickly we got through everything. We were like an assembly line. I was on jewelry duty,  I handed Cristina things and helped with clasps and such, Daniel would snap away and then we'd move on to the next item. We got through 20 something pieces in about 2 hours. I think that's pretty impressive.

I also did the catering. We had wine, sparkling apple juice and those yummy vanilla cream rolls you get at KTA. Unfortunately, I think I consumed most of the goodies, hopefully Cristina and Daniel got a little something.

I will update the shop as soon as Daniel sends me the finished photos, in the meantime, here is a sneak peek! I think you will all agree that the results speak for themselves.

This has been something I've dreamed of for a long time. I have done the best I could taking pictures of myself with my little camera, but it really does not compare to having a real photographer and an actual model to work with. I am so fortunate to know two such beautiful and talented people. Thank you Daniel and Cristina!

Birthday fun

This week has been a week of very important birthdays. My husband Thom, my nephew Aerius who turned six and my dear friend Tiana. 

We took a trip to Kona with Thom's family to celebrate his big day. I gave Thom a copy of "The Curse of Lono" that morning and he brought it with him to read excerpts from along the way. Our first stop was
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau, also know as The City of Refuge. Thom really likes the Tiki guys.

Next, we traveled to Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona to check into the Kona Seaside Hotel. I forgot how cool this Hotel was. It's exactly the way I remember it from when I was a kid in the eighties and I am sure it was exactly the same back in the sixties when it was most likely built. Blue shag carpets, an old zenith tv and chains hanging down the walls from the fan and the ceiling light. Our old red suitcase felt right at home.

From that point, we began filling ourselves with various alcoholic liquids and walked around looking at the sights. I have a new appreciation for Tiki bars, little umbrellas and really long straws. Kona is a lot cooler than I remember. I guess you just have to know where to look. This trip will live on in our hearts and minds for all eternity.

Hau`oli Lā Hānau!