Happy Birthday Beautiful! May all your dreams come true.
Cheers,
Lynda
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Always something to do in the garden
With the revelation that we are to host a birthday party very soon my common sense said I should clean up the yard in preparation. The body wasn't too willing to oblige but I have made a start. Summer is not the best time here for the garden. It is too hot and dry usually and everything is shrivelled and lack lustre. This year we are lucky because we have had mild temperatures and more rain. I'm surprised the grass is still mostly green!
Someone asked for garden photos so who am I not to deliver.
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The blood plums are ripe for the picking now. The tree is heavy with fruit and I foresee some jam making in the next few days. Fresh fruit straight from the tree is one of my favourite things of Summer.
The garden is never done. I'm never completely happy with it. It's rather rambling and informal but I love to spend time walking the meditation spiral or contemplating under the shade of the trees or looking out over the Gully. We just won't mention the weeds!
Cheers,
Lynda
Someone asked for garden photos so who am I not to deliver.
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| Spot the dog |
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| Is he planking, hah! |
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| Lovely Lilies |
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| Hybrid Tea - First Love peeking through the railing |
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| Have to eat these before the cockatoos and possums get them |
The garden is never done. I'm never completely happy with it. It's rather rambling and informal but I love to spend time walking the meditation spiral or contemplating under the shade of the trees or looking out over the Gully. We just won't mention the weeds!
Cheers,
Lynda
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
So pretty
Have you seen the glow in the dark jars all over the internet? For a fun activity to do for New Year's eve we made some of these glow jars. They worked extremely well and looked so pretty in the dark. I won't give credit for the idea to anyone in particular. There are too many sites describing how to make these all over the internet now and I can remember them from way back in the 80s.
They would be a pretty decoration for a night time party as long as they were hung in a safe spot.
Cheers,
Lynda
They would be a pretty decoration for a night time party as long as they were hung in a safe spot.
Cheers,
Lynda
Monday, January 2, 2012
Christmas all wrapped up in plastic
It's hot, too hot! The temperature is 35C, correction 39C, in Melbourne right now and humidity is at 100%. Granted it is not as hot as it can get but the day is still young. In Melbourne anything can happen.
We are taking the opportunity to stay indoors and pack away the lights and decorations that have adorned the house and Christmas tree for long enough. It's good to have the house back in some sort of order. I'm rather fond of all the decorations that we have collected over the years but I also like the space, light and neutral colour scheme of my cosy little home. So it is back to normal now and I like that! It seems calmer even if only in my head.
We are taking the opportunity to stay indoors and pack away the lights and decorations that have adorned the house and Christmas tree for long enough. It's good to have the house back in some sort of order. I'm rather fond of all the decorations that we have collected over the years but I also like the space, light and neutral colour scheme of my cosy little home. So it is back to normal now and I like that! It seems calmer even if only in my head.
Don't you just love the feeling of a fresh new year?
Bring it on!
Cheers,
Lynda
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Another year over...
a new one just begun!
Wishing you all a very happy and successful 2012. I hope it is your best year this far and sees many of your dreams come true. Thank you to my family and friends including all my online friends across all the social sites that I visit (way too often I might add) who helped to make the past year wonderful. I look forward to sharing and caring again in 2012.
"Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and charm and gaiety to life and to everything." Plato Wasn't he clever!
With that quote in mind I share a favourite song with you. In 2012 I hope you dance!
Be safe, be honest, be loving,
Cheers,
Lynda
Wishing you all a very happy and successful 2012. I hope it is your best year this far and sees many of your dreams come true. Thank you to my family and friends including all my online friends across all the social sites that I visit (way too often I might add) who helped to make the past year wonderful. I look forward to sharing and caring again in 2012.
"Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and charm and gaiety to life and to everything." Plato Wasn't he clever!
With that quote in mind I share a favourite song with you. In 2012 I hope you dance!
Be safe, be honest, be loving,
Cheers,
Lynda
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Felted bowl
Just prior to Christmas we were lucky enough to have my sister and her husband visit us. They've been living in New Zealand for the past several years and the trips back to Oz are far to few I have to say. Whenever we are together there is always crafting of some sort happening. This trip it was the enjoyable craft of felting. I had recently bought some fibre from Moseley Park and my sister thought it would make a great bowl. She was right.
The fibre is English Leicester in Winter Waters and Pacific Pearls.
The bowl was made using the wet felting technique and embellished using needle felting and embroidery. It looks good on both sides so it can be reversible.
Yes it was a lot of fun and I have heaps more fibre so there will be more felting going on around here for sure.
Cheers,
Lynda
The fibre is English Leicester in Winter Waters and Pacific Pearls.
The bowl was made using the wet felting technique and embellished using needle felting and embroidery. It looks good on both sides so it can be reversible.
Yes it was a lot of fun and I have heaps more fibre so there will be more felting going on around here for sure.
Cheers,
Lynda
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Christmas 2011
Wishing all my family and friends a happy and peaceful Christmas time.
Love and hugs to you all,
Cheers,
Lynda
Love and hugs to you all,
Cheers,
Lynda
Monday, December 5, 2011
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