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“Escape to a place… far away…”

“Enchanting Stories…”

“We all need some magic in our lives…”

“Adventures from another world…”

“Tea & cakes with friends…”

“Meet new faces…”

“Slow down & enjoy the little things…”

“Whismical characters…”

VISIT AN ENCHANTING WORLD... FAR AWAY...

Storytelling imagery that sings with warmth & artistry

The World of Swevenia

A place to slow down,

enjoy the little things…

& bask in those ‘cosy’ Hygge moments…

…it is here, everything has a splash of Tea, Cake & Magic!

…why not stay a while?

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Afternoon Tea at Jeremy's

“They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night…”

– Edgar Allan Poe

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We have been busy creating “The Gregorean Arms” Roombox for publican, Gregōrius! Here’s the dartboard we whipped up this week… it’s almost complete and time to photograph before the grand opening!

We are renovating Jeremy’s cottage kitchen! The

We are renovating Jeremy’s cottage kitchen! The old wall paper wasn’t agreeing with his constant baking each day, so it’s time for a change… plus, check out his new jumbo meat safe! Jeremy calls it his CAKE SAFE! 🍰🧁🥮 Such a game changer for storing his baked goods for his popular HIGH TEA events!
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Let’s go far away… to Swevenia.

Let’s go far away… to Swevenia.

Check out my miniature 1:12 custom made Book Nook

Check out my miniature 1:12 custom made Book Nook - a free community library! Have you ever seen one in your neighbourhood?
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I have been busy the last few months settling in a

I have been busy the last few months settling in a new member of our family, my studio elf, a chocolate/tan dachshund🐶, Smidge @smidge_chipolata. On Friday we both had a “PAWtrait Session” at the @photographyroom! Mark and the team were so fabulous with Smidge. If you’re in Adelaide and have a dog - go visit the link in their bio and you can get a $20 PAWtrait Session that helps to support the amazing Animal Welfare League of South Australia!
Smidge was a bit shy in front of the camera, but Mumma was with him and he loves his Mumma best of all! We will share more in time. Thank you to Mark and the team @photographyroom 😍🥰
Have a wonderful week everyone,
Bec and Smidge xx

Antiques and Biscuits anyone? - As promised yester

Antiques and Biscuits anyone? - As promised yesterday, here is the full image of yesterday’s close-up. There is so much to explore in an old Antique Shop!

This image: Jeremy the Gander visited the Antique shop with a freshly baked batch of biscuits to share with Old Mr Wellington and Ivan. It was a welcome distraction from boring stocktake duties… perfect, washed down with a cup of tea!
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“Antiques and Biscuits”
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Some days all you need is a big reassuring hug! .

Some days all you need is a big reassuring hug!
. “When only souls understand....” © 2021 Bec Joannou. All rights reserved.

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Antiques and Biscuits anyone? - This afternoon Jer

Antiques and Biscuits anyone? - This afternoon Jeremy the Gander visited the Antique shop with a freshly baked batch of biscuits to share with Old Mr Wellington and Ivan. It was a welcome distraction from boring stocktake duties… perfect, washed down with a cup of tea!
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Tomorrow I’ll share with you the full image…
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Don’t forget to enjoy the little things,
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Bec, Jeremy, Wellington and Ivan xxxx
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“Antiques and Biscuits” - close-up snippet.
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Basil is a jolly lad! But he’s a tad cheeky –

Basil is a jolly lad! But he’s a tad cheeky – can you see it in his face?

Basil can be a local ‘pain-in-the-backside’ to local fisherman on the river. During his daily swim, this trickster is known to tug on lines and attach anything else other than a fish to the hook! Basil enjoys watching the angler reel-in the ‘catch’ with anticipation and excitement, only to see their faces drop when they discover they have been fooled! Basil’s wide smile emerges in the water beside the boat and wishes them “a very nice day” followed by a cheeky giggle! The little frog disappears under the murky depths before they can throw the item at him!
Basil is always found hanging out with Jeremy the Gander’s cottage. He enjoys helping Jeremy bake cakes, slices and pastries and plan upcoming high-tea events. He prides himself at being Jeremy’s “Apprentice Baker”…the payment is sweet, at the end of the day in the kitchen, Basil loves to taste-test (he calls it Quality Control Testing) some well-earned treats afterwards – always with a cup of tea!
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Please visit our updated WEBSITE and join our MAILING LIST! You’ll find these links in our bio. We hope this year we can create lots of new imagery, build our miniature sets, roomboxes and houses and share our progress and news on our blog.

Everything should have a splash of Tea, Cake and M

Everything should have a splash of Tea, Cake and Magic! Do you agree? Here is to a great 2023!

An Important Message from Bec:

Hi Friends!

Old Mr Wellington, Jeremy (left), Chávez (right) and myself have been planning lots of new imagery and ideas for this year (between sips of tea and nibbles of cake). Here is a photo of my awesome planning team in action (Chávez is more concerned about eating cake, but as long as that is staying on the menu, he’s full of ideas! )

Last year was a little quiet in Swevenia, mainly because I was ‘out of action’ for most of it. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2022 and have now just come out the other side of the treatment phase. I’m not one to shout these sorts of things from the roof top, but now the dust has settled, I’m feeling brave enough to let you all know that all is going to be ok. Last year gave me a lot of time to think, assess and re-evaluate priorities. I’m very much looking forward to a healthy, positive and productive 2023. My Swevenians were a little lonely without me in the studio last year, so I’m very much excited to get my ideas solidified into imagery and I’m looking forward to sharing new tales and news with you in 2023, here and on our BLOG.

Please visit our updated WEBSITE and join our MAILING LIST! You’ll find these links in our bio. We hope this year we can create lots of new imagery, build our miniature sets, roomboxes and houses and share our progress and news on our blog.

Everything should have a splash of Tea, Cake and Magic! Do you agree?

Remember to always make time for the little things…

Bec and the Swevenians
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“Afternoon Tea at Jeremy’s”
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Blaise the Warlock does not enjoy passive smoking,

Blaise the Warlock does not enjoy passive smoking, but tolerates it in order to ensure Gregōrius is clear on the instructions and task at hand! What on earth could they be up to?
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“Negotiations...”
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Meet 🍄 Kinoko! She politely asked for directio

Meet 🍄 Kinoko! She politely asked for directions to find her way to a Tea Party when I managed to photograph her… she was softy spoken, nimble on her toes and as sweet as cotton candy! …do you believe in fairies?
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“Miss Kinoko.”
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It’s going to rain here in #adelaide today…. T

It’s going to rain here in #adelaide today…. Thought I’d share an oldie given the grey skies….
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“The rain is coming,” Pablo informed Kasper, looking at the sky. “Fish love it when it rains!” he added.
“Louis, steer us over there, we will anchor and try our luck with the line and bait!” Kasper indicated as he rowed...
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“The Fishermen.” 🐠 🐟
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Did I tell you I found an unusual fairy in my gard

Did I tell you I found an unusual fairy in my garden? Meet 🍄 Kinoko! She politely asked for directions to find her way to a Tea Party when I managed to photograph her… she was softy spoken, nimble on her toes and as sweet as cotton candy! …do you believe in fairies?
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“Miss Kinoko.”
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Close-ups of my new image from Halloween as promis

Close-ups of my new image from Halloween as promised!🎃
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Do you think Anton survived the night?
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Blaise the Warlock managed to find that rare ingredient he was seeking for a special Halloween 🪄spell… a mandrake! When he stumbled over an established Mandrake in an olive grove, he could not believe his luck!
After a traumatic up-rooting, “Anton” was taken back to the Lair and tormented by Blaise 🪚and his servants (“Spike” and “Gunju”)
…oh, minus “Howl” (he watched the action and ate popcorn 🍿) and “Jack-o-san”(he sat on the mantlepiece and sung 🎤 like a drunkard on a sugar 🍭high!)
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Have a great weekend everyone,
Bec 😉

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Darling Miss Faye… . “Ballet through the Blos

Darling Miss Faye…
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“Ballet through the Blossoms”
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👻HAPPY HALLOWEEN🎃 I've created a brand-new

🎃Happy Halloween!🎃 Gregōrius is still busy

🎃Happy Halloween!🎃
Gregōrius is still busy hanging last minute 🎃“Trick or Treat” 🎃 signs around Swevenia. Not long now until you find out what’s happening at Blaise’s Lair tonight! Stay tuned!
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“Gregōrius”
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🎃Halloween Vibes 🎃 On the eve of Halloween,

🎃Halloween Vibes 🎃 On the eve of Halloween, Warlock Blaise is making final preparations for his Halloween spells… but he’s missing one key ingredient… he has 24 hours to find it… stay tuned…
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Pesky lantern🎃 “Jack-o-san” drives Blaise the Warlock mad - especially when he’s trying to think…On Halloween eve, Jack-o-san’s early sugar overdose lead to him singing like an out-of-tune drunk and his new habit of mouth drumming, spitting crazy DJ beats sent the Warlock over the edge! He grabbed the pumpkin by the stalk and contemplated feeding him to the 🔥 fire to get some peace!
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“Jack-o-Dan the trouble maker”
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🎃Halloween Vibes🎃 Here’s a blast from the

🎃Halloween Vibes🎃
Here’s a blast from the past… an old image of a very young Blaise the Warlock with his pet crow, Morfran, as a chick (now deceased). Morfran lived for a long time and passed when Blaise himself became an independent Warlock… These two were inseparable from day one…
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“Blaise and Morfran - when they were young”
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