tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92094815324837767432024-03-12T23:21:08.972+00:00Elephant and WalrusSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04658767407310404958noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209481532483776743.post-24364668954726973422013-03-03T21:22:00.002+00:002013-03-03T21:22:47.622+00:00One thing ends, another begins!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Hello, hope you have had a suitably relaxing weekend. As promised, I have been spending this last little while co-creating a new blog! It goes by the name of Jam & Soe (I think I have an unhealthy love of ampersands - sorry) and is this time co-authored by Joe and I, check it out <a href="http://jamandsoe.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>! <br />
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Of course, with every window opened a door is closed ... erm ... or ... something more profound! So thank you for following Elephant and Walrus, you've made me smile. Why not come join me for a cuppa over at <a href="http://jamandsoe.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Jam & Soe</a>, it'd be nice to stay in touch, till then I bid you ... <br />
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Adieu! <br />
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<br />Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04658767407310404958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209481532483776743.post-44869159372234065012013-02-15T10:52:00.003+00:002013-02-15T10:52:25.937+00:00Hello There!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Hope you had a suitably heart-filled valentines day, whatever you got up to! In case you have been wondering where I'd got to ... I am busily redesigning this very blog. So, keep your eyes peeled for a new layout and, perhaps even a new name! (gasp). Happy Friday people.<br />
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It's impossible to watch this and not feel happy! Stop motion at it's best I'd say ... Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04658767407310404958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209481532483776743.post-73624187061916491692013-01-23T16:10:00.000+00:002013-01-23T16:10:43.547+00:00Clever <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been known to dabble with sewing, particularly when it comes to bags (more of that later). But no way do I consider myself a pro! For the self taught, the "blogosphere" is full of handy tips, patterns and tutorials should you wish to give it a go. Recently I have been following <a href="http://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/" target="_blank">Tilly and the Buttons</a> <a href="http://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/p/learn-to-sew.html" target="_blank">"Learn to Sew"</a>, I'm also often perusing the pages of <a href="http://www.coletterie.com/" target="_blank">Colleterie</a>, which is full to the brim with clever techniques and how-to's. <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/" target="_blank">Purl Bee</a> - despite it's namesake is a definite go-to for ace sewing projects too ... where do you go to be learned in sewing? Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04658767407310404958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209481532483776743.post-6566394040264359532013-01-22T09:45:00.001+00:002013-01-22T09:45:57.282+00:00Fragrance & Loved <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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To make up for my absence yesterday ... I'm going to (spuriously) merge two prompts together! Is this against the rules? Hmmm.Well, anyway, at the top of our road there is a great florist and a couple of days ago, J returned bearing a beautiful bunch of roses. The colours are ace - reds, oranges, pinks and yellows. And they smell gorgeous, so once they start to wilt I'm tempted to make<a href="http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-rosewater-spray/" target="_blank"> this </a>rosewater spray. Around the time of the flower buying it also happened to be my Mum's birthday - so perhaps inspired by the recent trend for simple geometric jewellery <i>and </i>the bright hues of the flowers I put together this necklace ... Hope she likes it! (P.S apologies the images are a little grainy - natural light has been in short supply of late) Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04658767407310404958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209481532483776743.post-15031348924211612922013-01-20T13:47:00.001+00:002013-01-20T13:47:34.722+00:00Horizontal <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So ... whilst I linger in the confines of my bed (a little longer than is acceptable for a Sunday); I give you two artists, renowned for working on the horizontal! The first is Patrick Heron, I love his rough brushstrokes which hint at dusky skies and wild gardens. And OK, perhaps a little debatable on the planar front (but squares are kinda horizontal right? Albeit in an abstract way - hoho); we have Mr Mark Rothko. There's something eerie but comforting in his work I find - what do you think? <br />
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1. <a href="http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/heron-horizontal-stripe-painting-november-1957-january-1958-t01541" target="_blank">Horizontal Strip Painting (1957-8) </a>by Patrick Heron<br />
2.<a href="http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/heron-grey-and-black-stripes-p06287" target="_blank"> Grey and Black Stripes (1958) </a>by Patrick Heron<br />
3.<a href="http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/heron-black-and-blue-stripes-p06709" target="_blank"> Black and Blue Stripes (1958) </a>by Patric Heron <br />
4. <a href="http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/rothko-light-red-over-black-t00275" target="_blank">Light Red Over Black (1957)</a> by Mark Rothko<br />
5. <a href="http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/rothko-untitled-t04148" target="_blank">Untitled (1952)</a> by Mark Rothko Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04658767407310404958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209481532483776743.post-22124949332368261302013-01-19T15:48:00.000+00:002013-01-19T15:52:03.651+00:00Icy <br />
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The <a href="http://justbaustralia.com.au/be-creative/creative-a-month-of-moments-24239/" target="_blank">daily prompts</a> I've been following seem to be rather apt and predictive. I suppose this is how horoscopes work? Anyway, today's prompt is icy, which is quite fitting considering the UK has been snow filled since Friday. Here are a few snapshots of one of my favourite things to do ... a wonder in the snow at noon. Due to lack of batteries, I had to commandeer J's camera so a few are his handy work too (Thank You!). Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04658767407310404958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209481532483776743.post-67215185811861947332013-01-18T09:17:00.000+00:002013-01-18T17:53:42.010+00:00Delcious <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hurrah! exam number one is out of the way so my mind can rest on more creative things. Sorry for the brief hiatus. I'm not sure about you, but the revision period for me involves lots time spent in the kitchen of an eve. It's here I can relax, take my time and try out something new. Here is a round up of my favourite go-to foodie blogs, pleasing to the eye as well as the stomach! (why am I talking in slogans?).<br />
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1. <a href="http://www.101cookbooks.com/index.html" target="_blank">101 Cookbooks </a><br />
2.<a href="http://www.cocoandme.com/" target="_blank"> Coco & Me </a><br />
3. <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/" target="_blank">Smitten Kitchen</a> <br />
4. <a href="http://nectarandlight.typepad.com/nectar/" target="_blank">Nectar</a> Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04658767407310404958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209481532483776743.post-42703829746937051012013-01-15T12:36:00.000+00:002013-01-15T12:37:38.877+00:00Quiet <br />
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A nod to being a quiet revolutionary through the means of a TED talk by Susan Cain! Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04658767407310404958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209481532483776743.post-74045437577043344602013-01-14T17:11:00.001+00:002013-01-14T22:42:40.268+00:00Pretty <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been lamenting over a lack of green space lately (though this does seem a little glass half-empty when I am lucky enough to live a stones throw from the sea). There is something about having your own plot of land to experiment with and attempt growing things in. Until I can afford a house with a back garden though, these are pretty neat ideas with which to (as I imagine many a day-time DIY programme would say) bring the outside, in! Not that I'm suggesting you should stop going outside of course ... that wouldn't be neat at all ... <br />
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1. <a href="http://www.designfront.org/category.php?id=28&product=105" target="_blank">Wallpaper</a>, by Tensta Konsthall <br />
2. <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/diy-guide-hydroponic-gardening-using-ikea-parts.html" target="_blank">DIY Hydroponic indoor garden</a>, by Antonio Scarponi<br />
3. <a href="http://www.myurbio.com/pages/get-started" target="_blank">Wall Planter</a>, by Urbio <br />
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During my 1/4 of a century, I have witnessed surprisingly few sunrises.The first was sat talking into the early hours at <a href="http://www.secretgardenparty.com/#!/home/" target="_blank">Secret Garden Party</a>, a few years back. It just got lighter - we were too busy talking in that reflective and philosophical manner only achieved from too much liquor and a lack of sleep to notice the sun rising through the clouds. The second, was altogether different. Shortly after relocating to the South J convinced me to roll out of bed one Sunday morning to watch the sun rise over the sea. Despite being bleary eyed it was beautiful - we climbed to higher ground to get a better look. Little did we know said higher ground was part of a golf course, lined with sprinklers which, after hearing a bizarre noise above the silence of 5am revealed themselves one-by-one. Refreshing is an understatement.<br />
The <a href="http://lostandtaken.com/blog/2010/9/26/goodbye-summer-a-textural-tribute.html" target="_blank">Goodbye Summer Collection</a> of textures by<a href="http://lostandtaken.com/" target="_blank"> Lost & Taken</a> portrays the majesty of sunrises I imagine in my minds eye ... how do you picture it? Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04658767407310404958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209481532483776743.post-62937002195531637212013-01-10T14:19:00.003+00:002013-01-10T14:27:19.171+00:00Wordy <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The first slogan t-shirts appeared in 1983, designed by <a href="http://www.katharinehamnett.com/Campaigns/Slogan-T-Shirts//" target="_blank">Katherine Hammnett</a>.
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animation<a href="http://video.nationalgeographic.co.uk/video/the-magazine/the-magazine-latest/ngm-7billion/" target="_blank"> 7 Billion </a>by National Geographic, echo them somewhat?<br />
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I remember avidly colouring in books of tessellated patterns as a youth. Indeed, it's likely that my love of anything geometric stems from this habit. Sadly, I no longer have pencil crayon sets nor such books to fill. However, it is becoming increasingly easy to surround myself by all things geometric ...<br />
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1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/92910440/geometric-sketchbook-with-pencil-brown?ref=sr_gallery_18&ga_search_query=geometric&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=GB&ga_explicit_scope=1&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmadegeometric" target="_blank">Geometric Sketchbook</a> by Happy Dappy Bits <br />
2. <a href="http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/riley-blaze-p05083" target="_blank">Blaze (1964)</a> by Bridget Riley <br />
3.<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/118735696/silver-neon-geometric-necklace-wood?ref=sr_gallery_8&ga_search_query=geometric&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=GB&ga_explicit_scope=1&ga_page=7&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmadegeometric" target="_blank"> Silver & Neon Geometric Necklace </a>by LiKeGjewelry<br />
4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/105316647/giclee-print-of-geometric-abstract-oil?ref=fp_treasury_12" target="_blank">Geometric Abstract Oil Painting </a>by Rhyming Scapes <br />
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There's something ghostly and poignant about<a href="http://maxwanger.com/polaroids" target="_blank"> Max Wanger's Polaroid photography</a> that I love.His website is rather beautiful on the layout front too. Oddly, though, I now have the urge to go make some pom poms ... Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04658767407310404958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209481532483776743.post-23916328168154934712013-01-07T19:27:00.005+00:002013-01-07T19:28:16.419+00:00Quick <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A round up of my favourite tutorials for instant handmade gratification. Perfect for a crafty fix whilst life is busy with newly made resolutions and the shock of going back to work ... <br />
1. <a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2012/08/diy-geometric-lanterns/" target="_blank">Geometric Lanterns</a> by Oh Happy Day<br />
2. <a href="http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-chanel-pearl-hairpins/" target="_blank">Chanel Pearl Hairpins</a> by Honestly WTF <br />
3. <a href="http://chingmakesthings.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/diy-tutorial-rope-necklace.html" target="_blank">Rope Necklace</a> by Ching Makes Things<br />
4.<a href="http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/rhubarb-rosewater-syrup-recipe.html" target="_blank"> Rhubarb & Rosewater</a> Syrup by 101 Cookbooks <br />
5. <a href="http://www.designlovefest.com/2012/12/make-it-27/" target="_blank">Leather Key Chains</a> by Design Love Fest<br />
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Before the evenings got colder, I spent a night in the woods making charcoal. We gathered wood, layered it within a kiln before setting it alight. There was something oddly majestic about watching the smoke at dusk. The dark bought fireworks and campfire based shenanigans. It was ace ... Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04658767407310404958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209481532483776743.post-15574743022536474992013-01-04T15:16:00.000+00:002013-01-04T15:16:20.070+00:00Prompt <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I stumbled upon <a href="http://justbaustralia.com.au/be-creative/creative-a-month-of-moments-24239/" target="_blank">this </a>via <a href="http://meetmeatmikes.com/" target="_blank">Meet Me At Mikes</a> and figure it could be fun! Admittedly I'm joining the party a few days late, but I guess better late than never is an expression I adhere to! Anyway, I'll be in the kitchen (where all good parties exist) on the 5th starting with something gathered .. because I mean the 4th would be a weird number to commence with ... right?Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04658767407310404958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209481532483776743.post-48611884373072775832013-01-03T09:45:00.004+00:002013-01-03T09:46:57.760+00:00Font <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm busy writing my first few essays of the year and it's got me daydreaming about fonts (as you do). These picks are inspired by<a href="http://www.etsy.com/?ref=so_home" target="_blank"> etsy's </a>blog post on<a href="http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2013/inspirational-posters-prints/?ref=fp_blog_post" target="_blank"> Inspirational New Years Prints </a>along with a couple of blogs I find myself reading daily ...<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">1.<span style="color: purple;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/106907788/11x14-roald-dahl-print-actual-poster">Roald Dahl Poster</a></span> </span>by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kensiekate">Kensie Kate</a></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/92331863/its-ok-affirmation-banner">It’s OK Banner</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SecretHolidayCo">Secret Holiday & Co.</a></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">3. Photo by <span class="profile"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/IScreenYouScreen">I Screen You Screen</a></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span class="profile">4.<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/104779625/nature-photography-typography?ref=storque" target="_blank"> Dreams of Yesterday</a> by </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sandraarduiniphoto?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Sandra Arduini</a></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">5. </span>Weekend Wanderings by <a href="http://www.augustempress.com/" target="_blank">August Empress </a><br />
6. <a href="http://emmadime.com/top-notch-type-26/" target="_blank">Top Notch Type 26 </a>by <a href="http://emmadime.com/" target="_blank">Emma Dime </a><br />
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Hope 2013 is treating you well so far. We brought in the New Year instigating Auld Lang Syne across a whole beach of people standing in amongst fireworks ... how about you? xSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04658767407310404958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209481532483776743.post-26998549571419120122012-12-29T09:45:00.000+00:002012-12-29T09:45:29.079+00:00Everything Became Electric <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! Apologies for the lack of communication of late. My studies have kept me more than occupied over the last little while. I hope you have had a rather splendid Christmas and are looking forward to the New Year. This post is for anyone back at work, or attempting to will their brains to write essays amidst festivities!<br />
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A series of photographs released by <a href="http://life.time.com/culture/picasso-draws-with-light-1949/#1" target="_blank">Life Magazine</a>, referred to as Light Drawings, were the result of a collaboration between Picasso and Mili back in 1949. As aptly put by<a href="http://life.time.com/culture/picasso-draws-with-light-1949/#1" target="_blank"> Life Magazine</a>, though the images vanished instantaneously, they still exist six decades later in Mili's playful images ... I can't help but think of bonfire night, sparklers and writing hello over and over ... <br />
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It's weird ... suddenly I have lots technology to hand. Obviously this means picking up some oil cloth,wadding and (more) polka dot fabric; taking inspiration from <a href="http://lellaboutique.blogspot.ca/2012/01/laptop-love.html" target="_blank">Lella Boutiqu</a>e and crafting a squishy sleeve for my laptop ... I mean I have to make it quaint somehow don't I?Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04658767407310404958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209481532483776743.post-6783381280113253942012-10-25T16:19:00.001+01:002012-10-25T16:19:18.409+01:00Brighton Photo Fringe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There is a festival of sorts happening in Brighton at the moment - The <a href="http://www.photofringe.org/" target="_blank">Brighton Photo Fringe</a>. J and I headed over to the Phoenix one lazy Sunday to amble around a few of the (MANY) exhibits. I lingered in front of<a href="http://www.photofringe.org/exhibitions/unp/unphotographable" target="_blank"> Michael David Murphy, The Entente</a>, after which we found ourselves part of a tour, visiting shop windows dotted across the city displaying an array of work including that of Louise Maher pictured above. Head over <a href="http://www.photofringe.org/" target="_blank">here</a> to find out more. Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04658767407310404958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209481532483776743.post-88810850577657925502012-09-30T17:24:00.000+01:002012-09-30T17:24:29.763+01:00Back to School .... <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! Apologies for the silence of late. It has been a busy couple of weeks morphing into the student commuter I now am! Life as a serial student has been good so far, especially as I've had the excuse to read <a href="http://anorakmagazine.com/issues/circus.html" target="_blank">ANORAK</a> on my morning train journeys! <br />
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Who needs a degree to start making publications anyway? Not my nephew ... check out this months Circus issue for Dexter's masterpiece, "Invasion of the Blobs" with illustrations by James Clapham. It's ace!Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04658767407310404958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9209481532483776743.post-46589664708484463592012-09-10T17:19:00.000+01:002012-09-10T17:23:54.501+01:00Have Heart Part 2 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm deviating from the norm with the next few posts - but rest assured it's for a good reason. Please indulge me for a little while. I've been making felt heart pins in yellow, as yellow is the colour of ribbons worn to raise awareness for childhood neuroblastoma - an agressive childhood cancer.<br />
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I've set up an<a href="http://www.bmycharity.com/haveheart" target="_blank"> online donations page</a> in a bid to raise funds for the<a href="http://www.familiesagainstneuroblastoma.org/FamiliesAgainstNeuroblastoma_Kelli_Smith.html" target="_blank"> Kelli Smith appeal</a>: <br />
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<span class="SmallCharityText">Kelli was born on 2nd January 2009 at
2:35am, healthy, happy and perfect. Three months later Doctors
discovered a ‘mass’ in her abdomen.
This was later confirmed to be neuroblastoma and treatment began.
Several rounds of gruelling chemotherapy and finally a year later, Kelli was given the all clear! Happiness was to be short lived however, as three new lesions were discovered in her abdomen.
There is no treatment protocol in the UK for relapsed neuroblastoma, however there are options available abroad.
Sadly these treatments could cost in excess of £500,000. <br /> </span><br />
<span class="SmallCharityText">In a bid to raise funds to reach this target, I am making small batches
of yellow felt heart pins in return for donations. Click <a href="http://www.bmycharity.com/haveheart" target="_blank">here</a> to find out more and make a donation for your pin! (I would be an exceptionally happy person) </span><br />
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<span class="SmallCharityText">For the lovely overseas readers - though I'm restricting postage to the UK, donations are still greatly received. There is another fund-raiser happening <a href="http://www.bmycharity.com/kellismomheadshave" target="_blank">here</a>!</span><br />
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<span class="SmallCharityText">Your support is much appreciated. </span><br />
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Wise words about food said by Rohan Anderson, in a short film shot by Smith Journal are making my Monday so far ... Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04658767407310404958noreply@blogger.com0