An English country garden

I remember way back when I said I’d post some photos (when I got them – thanks Mum) of my parents garden in Spring/Summer. Here are a couple taken a month or so ago. They have the most amazing mix of rhododendrons, lilacs, blossoms and foxgloves (amongst others).

So beautiful! Am a weeny bit jealous too as we don’t really get gardens like this is Oz, except maybe in the Blue Mountains where the climate and soil is right for growing certain plants. In Leura they have the most stunning row of cherry blossoms planted through the village – so pretty.

It’s a long weekend over here this weekend and boy am I glad of it. I'm doing n.o.t.h.i.n.g, no plans, nadder :-). Have a good one my friends! x

A vintage haven

Letting you in on a little secret of mine today, Haven Vintage. There’s nothing quite like exquisite styling to make you want to buy things, especially yummy vintage goodies. Love old things which have had a bit of wear and tear and love. I sound like a Granny when I say this but its true - they made things a lot better and a lot more attractive ‘back in the day’. Okay, at least I didn't say 'back in my day'!

Okay, hands up who’s feeling cold at the moment? I’m trying to keep warm but it’s proving harder than I thought. Mum sent me a link today to a great local website called Woolovers that sell good old British wool jumpers, will have to check it out!

Laundry days

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I've been having a lot of these lately, although my laundry is not quite so pretty! Hope you all had a great weekend? Aside from chores we had quite a fun filled time with a big extravagant dinner at friends' on Saturday night, a little boutique shopping, a beach walk and some surfing - which was Mr not me, I'm terrible coping with waves!

Bunking down

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All I want to do this week is bunk down and make pretty little changes around our place as we settle into this wet and cold weather (yup, the joyous sunny weather we've been enjoying has now deserted us). I seem to be onto a bit of a theme at the moment which essentially has hibernation in mind!

Today is officially the first day of winter over here so it's time to pull out the electric blankets, start baking (comfort food), throw on those ugg boots and string up those fairy lights! :-)