Friday, February 7, 2014

Origami


My friend, Martha at 'Weekend Doings' has started a weekly Friday linky party called 'A Picture...A Moment', where we can share a picture that tells about a moment from our week. I thought I would share this picture, as it signifies the final touches of a project very close to my heart that is now underway.

After many months of planning and preparation, I opened my own preschool this week (aptly named Hilltop House Preschool). What fun I have had with the decorating (think quilts and pillows) and adding final touches, such as Mr. Origami Crane above, who along with his flock (in every colour of the rainbow of course) was added to some branches for whimsy and colour.

Weekend Doings

Hope you will join us in sharing your pics...what moments stand out for you this week?

Have a fabulous weekend!


~Lisa

18 comments:

  1. congratulations! I hope your preschool goes really well - the origami is brilliant!

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  2. Congratulations! Your picture is beautiful!

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  3. Oh how wonderful...your own preschool!! I can just see in my mind's eye all the wonderful creations that you will dream up to make your special place a home away from home.....lucky children...and all the best with your new and exciting venture!! And...of course your photo is simply gorgeous!!

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  4. how exciting for you and how lucky for your students to have such an inspiring environment to learn in!!!

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  5. A special week for sure, full of colour, fun and fabric!
    Esther
    esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo com
    ipatchandquilt dot wordpress dot com

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  6. Congratulations on achieving your dream, what a wonderful week you are having. Best wishes for a successful venture.

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  7. Congratulations! Hope everything goes well.

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  8. Congratulations! Those kids are very lucky
    I love the photograph and the idea.

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  9. Congratulations on the new preschool! That is awesome! I am sure it is beautiful if you origami crane is just one example of what is in there! Gorgeous pic!

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  10. Your crane looks great! Congrats on opening your pre-school. I hope everything goes really well :)

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  11. Congratulations Lisa. Sounds like you are crating a magical place for the come and learn. This is a gorgeous picture. I wish you the best on this new adventure. I'm sure it is going to be a great success.

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  12. Congratulations Lisa on your preschool. Those children are very lucky to have such a talented teacher! Love the picture! Visiting from APAM.
    xo jan

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  13. Hi Lisa, Congratulations on opening your preschool. I worked as a preschool teacher for ten years and they were some of the most rewarding and special years of my life. Young children are so full of curiosity and a eagerness to learn. Besides being so adorably cute. Thank you for visiting my blog and for the kind words that you left on your comment.
    Your origami bird reminds me of a student teaching assignment that I had so very many years ago. I was given a 5th grade class for the day. I had to have lesson plans for the entire day and I was assigned an assistant. My assistant was a young Japanese man that knew very little English. The day went very smoothly until late afternoon, when everything that I had planned was completed. I had about a half hour with nothing . . . instant panic, right . . . . everyone knows that you can guarantee behavior problems when you have nothing to grab their attention. I looked at my assistant and said "origami" he said "yes" and we were on our way. The kids loved it and it was the end of a perfect day.
    Well, I've gone on and on . . . I do hope that you will visit my blog again. I would love to have you as a follower.
    Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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  14. What a fun new adventure. Can't wait to hear how it goes:) I've thought about opening a preschool quite a few times but it has never been the "right" time for me or our family. Good luck...you will be an awesome, creative, fun teacher!!

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  15. Congrats! That is so exciting. And that is a great photo!

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  16. Congratulations and best wishes for your new preschool. Origami cranes bring good luck and I have a special connection to them. When I was at preschool in London my first friend was a Japanese girl and her Mum made us Origami Crane mobiles for her birthday party. I still have this mobile and it's one of my most precious possessions! Love to see some more photos of your school, you have wonderful ideas and taste.

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  17. Congratulations!!!! That is so exciting! I've loved and adored my daughters preschool teachers. SO much fun. I am sure your preschool will be amazing. Love Mr. Crane too!

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  18. I'm a little late in congratulating you on your pre-school! What a happy and exciting adventure. I hope that all is going well!!

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