that is possibly the weakest rhyming title i’ve ever come up with. and it’s not my best chalk drawing ever, but i’m thinking they will get better once the week gets going.

Here is another sneak peek of what has come in over the last week or so…

from super talented photographer Jenifer Altman. I am addicted to Jen’s work and am thrilled she took the time to create these for My Heart Wanders. Thank you Jen!

and this beauty from Mary Freeman who was alerted to the project by her daughter. Mary explains that while hiking among the dunes in Central Coast California with her husband she spotted a heart shape formed naturally in the sand from the wind, having blown around this small scrub tree creating this beautiful shape. Yes Mary, what a magical discovery! And beautifully shot too, thank you for your submission.

Meanwhile, I am propped up in bed having come down with a flu over the past 48 hours. My self-diagnosis tells me its from wearing too many hats at the same time. My self-medication is loads of vitamins, a cup of tea (yes, Alfred made it for me, gotta love him), toast with vegemite, plenty of tissues and staying warm and cosy. Okay, and I’ve removed one hat for the day (the stylist one), but the rest I just can’t part with. So I’ll be writing my little heart out today in bed, and no doubt will be back with goodies for you this afternoon.

I will try not to breath on y’all.

maybe just a little piece of it still lingers in the old paris abode. well, you can see for yourself, it’s made it’s mark.

stunning submission from Nadia a.k.a La Porte Rouge. Thank you Nadia.

i know, it is actually 22 days but i was called in to style for a shoot these past two days however, it’s the weekend and i can catch up on our My Heart Wanders countdown! Submissions are coming in fast and furious, thank you all, this is going to be one magical book I can tell you now! I will post some of the submissions later today so you can have a sneak peek at what is coming in, I hope it will inspire you with your own submission.

PS there is a little heart in each of these chalk drawings, have you spotted them all?

always in her portfolio.

It’s less than a month to deadline!! I am going to count down with this little chalkboard everyday from now until June 15… lets see how creative I can be with a piece of chalk over the coming days, while we see how creative YOU can be with capturing your little wandering heart.

I will still post as normal in between the countdown, and I will also try to post some My Heart Wanders submissions as I go too.

I would be so thankful for my fellow bloggers if you posted about the countdown to let all your readers know, and to all my non-blogging readers, please spread the word around your workplace/college/family and friends. We want this to be a knock out book, so let’s get cracking!

So, for inspiration for your submission, click here. For entry details and submission requirements, click here. And to send your submission, click here.

Good luck everyone! xx