tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.comments2023-10-24T00:47:56.684+11:00Tania McCartney BlogTania McCartneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07704561641397381874noreply@blogger.comBlogger2548125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-50988223459664630462019-04-01T10:07:09.636+11:002019-04-01T10:07:09.636+11:00Your post has been a highlight of my day so far .....Your post has been a highlight of my day so far ... ok, yeah, it's still early here in Queensland, but I know your words will remain the highlight! ππππ It's wonderful being in your life, if only for a few minutes of reading and viewing. Have a splendid autumny day, dear friend. π PS it's cool in Brisbane too so I'm sane again.Sheryl Gwytherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03660201098245632077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-20754046138584183882019-03-31T21:12:02.543+11:002019-03-31T21:12:02.543+11:00Love this post so much, Tania. Your work and your ...Love this post so much, Tania. Your work and your words are so beautiful. As we've talked about, there's nothing wrong with striving to be masters of our craft but we also have to be kind to ourselves and celebrate what we achieve along the way. xxDee Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02599695629643532355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-41659771312369518192019-03-31T14:39:47.900+11:002019-03-31T14:39:47.900+11:00As always, I am in awe of your productivity, and p...As always, I am in awe of your productivity, and please know that you really deserve all the success you have had and will continue to have. I'm so sorry that you had a moment of doubting and disliking all your previous work, why are humans so hard on themselves??<br />I'm thrilled there is a season 2 of your podcast, I have learnt so much from season 1 and thank you for your generosity in sharing so much good stuff free of charge :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00110742184500788473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-53001656473215976622019-01-02T19:50:08.282+11:002019-01-02T19:50:08.282+11:00A timely initiative for many writing or contemplat...A timely initiative for many writing or contemplating writing & illustrating children's books. In the past year I've decided that podcasts are the most efficient way of learning and of sharing relevant experiences.<br /><br />Hazel Edwardshazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556671784279607099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-86941075490259313342018-12-13T14:55:57.191+11:002018-12-13T14:55:57.191+11:00So glad it was a wonderful time on so many levels,...So glad it was a wonderful time on so many levels, Tania. And those glorious books... Sigh!Debra Tidballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02310839303192292587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-80359806158207831192018-12-04T16:01:09.601+11:002018-12-04T16:01:09.601+11:00Tres interesting, as usual, Tania. Isn't the a...Tres interesting, as usual, Tania. Isn't the architecture brilliant there. I loved the autumnal bright blue sky against those gorgeous buildings. πSheryl Gwytherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03660201098245632077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-47822301746530971542018-12-03T20:11:06.377+11:002018-12-03T20:11:06.377+11:00I kept nodding my head reading your post, Tania. Y...I kept nodding my head reading your post, Tania. Yes, I remember that insecurity, I remember that strange sensation of 'what the heck am I doing!' And then the relief that others before me felt the same way. π How lucky for youmtombe so close to the city and the Gardens. π<br />Looking forward to the next episode! Sheryl Gwytherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03660201098245632077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-38363731263514899322018-12-03T09:46:58.323+11:002018-12-03T09:46:58.323+11:00Thanks for sharing, Tania,
I loved reading about ...Thanks for sharing, Tania,<br /><br />I loved reading about your amazing experience. It's such a strange experience to have one month entirely to yourself isn't it?<br /><br />Can't wait to see your creative achievements from this special time.<br /><br />Dee x<br />Dee Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02599695629643532355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-81314398805579930812018-12-02T06:49:27.639+11:002018-12-02T06:49:27.639+11:00Hi, Katie, not sure if youβll get this - probably ...Hi, Katie, not sure if youβll get this - probably best to email me questions (email address available on this site) but you could try https://exislepublishing.com/product/aussie-year/ (and itβs on sale!)Tania McCartneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07704561641397381874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-48973813727419255492018-12-01T21:05:17.103+11:002018-12-01T21:05:17.103+11:00Iβm desperately searching for a copy of An Aussie ...Iβm desperately searching for a copy of An Aussie year to take over to America this Christmas. Everywhere is out of stock. Please please tell me you have one that I can buy. Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687139834465101643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-68496309637075492472018-07-04T08:58:53.387+10:002018-07-04T08:58:53.387+10:00Thank you for the 'lift up' and for the ph...Thank you for the 'lift up' and for the photos of my lovely Year 2s exploring where in Australia they've been, what they've seen or want to visit! <br />The Cartier sparklies look just incredible! and always your energy makes me feel quite winterish sloth-like xxLoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05032936319442650553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-29816554047360977222018-05-21T08:02:32.635+10:002018-05-21T08:02:32.635+10:00Thoroughly enjoyed reading this post, Tania! Full ...Thoroughly enjoyed reading this post, Tania! Full of lovely juicy tidbits of all kinds. Thanks for brightening up my Monday morning so. οΏ½οΏ½Sheryl Gwytherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03660201098245632077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-24507527955182169272018-03-24T15:35:17.490+11:002018-03-24T15:35:17.490+11:00I loved this post, Tania! So filled with passion, ...I loved this post, Tania! So filled with passion, and love of life, and interesting things. And I totally agree with your comments re climate change ... up here in Brisbane we have 'middle of summer' humidity. Horrible!<br />But it was so good to relaxfor a few moments, and read your ruminations. πππSheryl Gwytherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03660201098245632077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-85127904521241711252018-03-17T13:05:54.084+11:002018-03-17T13:05:54.084+11:00Tania, I loved this post on being observant, of ta...Tania, I loved this post on being observant, of taking the world in as one takes those meandering track walks in many Canberra suburbs. Savouring it in sensory ways ... really seeing colour, shape, texture and small hidden gems; smelling that special scent I always notice in your city, the eucalyptus. Listening to birdsong, a distant lawn mower, breeze in the casuarinas and crunch of dry leaves underfoot. And the colour ... greys and greens, pale shale, autumnal collage, and the huge, intense, crisp blue-sky days.<br /> <br />Visiting Canberra in autumn is sublime. See you soon! :)Sheryl Gwytherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03660201098245632077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-33282177711064014852018-02-02T11:26:14.392+11:002018-02-02T11:26:14.392+11:00End of an era. What an extraordinary journey you&#...End of an era. What an extraordinary journey you've all been on. I'm in awe of you all. Onwards now! Much love xoxjen storerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03281209321875812034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-4626377030027111282018-01-31T18:17:46.316+11:002018-01-31T18:17:46.316+11:00Yes, I'm grateful too
For all the reasons alre...Yes, I'm grateful too<br />For all the reasons already stated, but clearly for filtering the experience of being a challenge member so I felt I was in such an extraordinary safe and happy bubble<br />Thank you to all the admins 'parents' xxxKatharine Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00414357786017460415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-15007801847087844992018-01-31T15:41:52.219+11:002018-01-31T15:41:52.219+11:00Yep! Grateful. Beyond words. Love.Yep! Grateful. Beyond words. Love.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11258487768017435570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-79919765081397255622018-01-31T13:13:12.853+11:002018-01-31T13:13:12.853+11:00Grateful. What I feel to the nth degree for you bo...Grateful. What I feel to the nth degree for you both, as well.<br /><br />Here's to even better views from the heights to which you are soaring my friend.<br /><br />Dim xDimbutNicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13096525380334377442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-5417384360000382462018-01-31T12:41:27.660+11:002018-01-31T12:41:27.660+11:00Dear Taz, I think you have made the absolute right...Dear Taz, I think you have made the absolute right decision. You and Nicky and your helpers made a huge wonderful commitment towards the live of art and also the love of people too, because it has helped people become more confident in their work, and also their blossoming careers.<br /><br />I'm sorry to hear the baser side of human nature got the better of some people. How could they justify being that way? I'm astonished.<br /><br />Anyway, you're going out on a high with this wonderful amazing site, and I guarantee you can hold your heads high knowing that so many of us tips out lids to you! You rock, T. And Nicky et al. <br />Much love<br />SherylSheryl Gwytherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03660201098245632077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-26432775449550369602017-12-17T11:47:40.050+11:002017-12-17T11:47:40.050+11:00Bless you Tania, thank you so much for sharing...y...Bless you Tania, thank you so much for sharing...your Christmas decorating is so beautiful. All that you said at the beginning of this blog, resonates with me so very much. I felt exactly like that at the end of 2015. 2016 was almost a blur...don't know how I got through it other than by the grace of God, and now here we are at the end of 2017. Life is still a little crazy, but I'm able to report that through little changes (like ditching almost everyone on Facebook and starting again under the new name of Winterberry Art and dedicating my social media time to be all about art) plus moving to a new area...a quite area...a slower pace area, has truly helped. So I understand exactly what you are saying. Be encouraged dear creative friend...switching some of it off really does make a difference and is well worth it for your soul. No matter what anyone else around you may think or feel. In my slower pace, I sometimes find myself feeling a little guilty that I perhaps should be doing something else...and then I remember that I need this time, I need this healing or I won't be here to fulfil my destiny. It's okay to say no sometimes. Be who you were created to be. God bless you and your family this Christmas. With love and admiration, Annie Magee xxWinterberry Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11491425880010125869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-10778842021201657332017-12-13T14:10:13.472+11:002017-12-13T14:10:13.472+11:00Loved zooming into your world via this post, my de...Loved zooming into your world via this post, my dear friend. Hold your head high, and your heart as well. You are a champion and a person with soul, and sometimes it means your heart cannot hold another thing.<br />Take the time to soak up your beautiful environment, and your dear family. <br />Your true friends are by your side as always, holding out our hands.<br />Take care, my love.<br />And I know, you and I will both fly with silver wings in 2018. See you in April!<br />Sheryl πππSheryl Gwytherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03660201098245632077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-49958030597757313862017-12-01T11:55:19.300+11:002017-12-01T11:55:19.300+11:00What a more than gorgeous idea! xWhat a more than gorgeous idea! xZanni Arnothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161507473973950964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-11176514003029243092017-11-11T10:28:50.881+11:002017-11-11T10:28:50.881+11:00Thank you, gorgeous peeps!Thank you, gorgeous peeps!Tania McCartneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07704561641397381874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-64596946163399210552017-11-01T16:57:07.588+11:002017-11-01T16:57:07.588+11:00Amazing - I'm breathless reading all the wonde...Amazing - I'm breathless reading all the wonderful things you have been up to - and even more coming up! Congratulations on so much wonderful!Debra Tidballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02310839303192292587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-11130140333744600072017-11-01T09:09:52.586+11:002017-11-01T09:09:52.586+11:00What a fabulous inspiring post, Tania :) So much t...What a fabulous inspiring post, Tania :) So much talent and hard work. Congratulations on your many wonderful successes and all your exciting new works-in-progress :) xx<br />Dee Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02599695629643532355noreply@blogger.com