Flight

Laying in bed this morning I looked up to see this flock of birdies that had flown in with the dawn light. And it got me thinking about flying, as I often do. Even when asleep I sometimes have those flying dreams where I’m whizzing across the country, buildings, river, mountains below me. The residual feeling from these dreams is powerful and can be conjured up at will as long as I’m still enough. (Visit the Melange Team challenge with the challenge this week 'Fly'.)

A bit off topic...but..wouldn't looking up from these gardens be lovely! via Houzz and Apartment Therapy

In this week in 1930 Amy Johnson, below became the first woman to fly solo from Britain to Australia. This video shows how fragile her little plane looks against the elements and how much excitement her visit generated here in Australia.

Also in this week in 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly from America to Paris. Of her achievements she said -

The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.

These women are inspiring in that they were out there, living, doing, laying the groundwork for other women. And that’s an admirable thing. But I’ve found the more you get to know anybody, the more you realise how inspiring most individuals are. People are fascinating. You just have to scratch the surface.

If a woman wants to fly, first of all she must, of course, abandon skirts and don a knickerbocker uniform. Harriet Quimby, first lady in the U.S. to receive a pilots license, 1911.

Knickerbockers! Yes girls budding pilots need these. You'll be pleased to know that I’ve found a knitting pattern in a vintage book I have here. Just email me and I’ll send you a copy. Stay calm…no elbowing…just line up in an orderly fashion…

And from my fellow etsian artists, inspiration to help us fly creatively.

Flight Sculpture by Toodle Pip Studios
Fly Clay Pendant by Persimmons Gal

Amelia Earhart Shrine by Cocoa Nap
Amelia Earhart Cap by Boring Sidney
Passport and Moleskin Wallet by ReRead

And some gorgeous vintage gear to take on the flight.

Moulin Rouge Toilette Case from Mod Human

Polaroid Land Camera and Case from 11 Karri

Mens Overnight Shaving Case from Caprice Capri

Remington Streamliner Portable Typewriter at Buy Golly Miss Molly

Compass in Case from Sass Box Classics