Lovely Clusters..

As I spend my days discussing and teaching poetry, plays, films and everything in between, there are moments when I too, sneak a glance out the window, from my desk at the beautiful sunshine and daydream of moments when I can drift back into my studio or pick up a camera and capture a little snippet of beauty.

Spring Wildflower..

What a lovely start to the week, I'm so excited to a part of a beautiful new online gallery 'Lovely Clusters' which brings together some beautiful designers and creators in lovely clusters of colours and categories. The lovely Bri from design.love.fest has created a delightful collage from some of the gorgeous pieces from Lovely Clusters and was so sweet to feature on of my brooches.

Collage by design.love.fest

So be sure to pop over and visit the delightful Lovely Clusters gallery and blog for this season's perfect colours and clusters. Wishing you a delightful Tuesday full of lovely creative moments.

Much love
xxx

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My kind of garden..

One day I would love to create a beautiful and fascinating garden that looks like this...

Images from here

Until then, I will just admire this incredible creation 'The Fenland Alchemist Garden' a gold medal winner at the recent Chelsea Flower Show. This garden takes a look at the life of a traditional Fen Tiger who practices the ancient art of alchemy. It feeds off the myths and mystery which surround The Fens. What I find so magical about this little nook is that it looks like it has been standing for hundreds of years, but was in fact created in just a few short days and was made using only reclaimed, recycled and discarded materials. This is definitely my kind of garden.

Well I must stop procrastinating and daydreaming about lovely gardens and get back to report writing. The end is slowly getting closer.

Much love and delightful gardens
xxx

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Collections for the herbarium...

My hubby and I spent the afternoon walking around out delightful little town finding plant specimens for his herbarium (I just love it, it's like a big journal of dried plants like I imagine Harry Potter would keep for herbology). Along the way we played in the Autumn leaves and I had a wonderful time taking photos of the fascinating golden landscape.

Life in Autumn...

Mosaic outtake - I could not resist playing in the leaves.

I hope your weekend has been as lovely and relaxing as mine has. I'm off to pack some orders to be shipped off tomorrow and find a nice little spot by the fire to spend the evening with a good book.

Much love and herbariums
xxx

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How I love Autumn..

I sat down to write this post tonight with some cute things to share, a winter coat I love, some fabulous stationary, perhaps even the progress on my 'wreck this journal' and granny squares. All of this changed when I looked out my window and saw tonight's sunset...

Spellbound by the delights, I threw on my jacket, grabbed my camera and wondered down the street to capture the beauty of this fleeting sunset, the falling leaves and stunning shades of Autumn.

You can see how this stunning Redgum got its name..


I was so tempted to play amongst the leaves of this beautiful Maple.

As the sun began to set I noticed the little things and marveled at these tiny new shoots caught among the falling leaves...

Tomorrow brings creative spaces and the down hill run to Friday, my first moment free at work all week, a cold morning and a much needed moment to sit and write.

Don't forget only two days left to enter my Mother's Day giveaway which will be drawn on Friday at 8am. Just comment to enter!

Wishing you a wonderful mid week! Only two days until the weekend. If you haven't already this week, look outside and take in all the beauty around you. Sometimes it hides in the sweetest places.

Much love and Autumn Sunsets
xxx

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Makeovers and Easter Love...

There is light at the end of the tunnel, I can see it drawing closer, although as I battled with the shopping trolley through the supermarket this afternoon I wondered if someone had told everyone to stock up for the apocalypse. My little house makeover is nearly complete, just a few touches to go and by the morning I will be tip toeing around not ever wanting to make a mess again (this is very unlike me).

So here are a few of the results of our little project...

Lounge room- Inspired by Paris and the beautiful ruby red of the Moulin Rouge.

I love a clustered wall of art - (l to r) Wallflower print by MarmeeCraft from my beautiful sister, Parisian hook from the delightful Courtney, Print of Notre Dame, old keys from London, prints from Paris

Fireplace (with our faux fire) the perfect spot for all my favourite bits and pieces.

The ultimate sewing accessory - stacking drawers on wheels

We added a new outdoor setting and some lovely native plants outside but my favourite addition to the garden was this yummy rocket!

So we are almost ready for our visitors and are very excited as we don't often have guests come all the way to Mildura. I will be away from my little blog and shop for the next few days to play hostess and tour guide around our little town. I will miss my little blog dearly and can't wait to show you our adventures on the paddle steamer and the wineries. My little Etsy shop will be open but I will not be sending orders until Tuesday the 14th. I will also be having a lovely little shop update next week inspired by all things girly and sweet.

Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Easter long weekend.
Enjoy the little moments and the chance to freely love chocolate!

Much Love and chocolate!
xxx

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I really heart Fridays.

I heart Fridays for tomorrow brings Pancakes and a sleep in. I heart Fridays because the students are always happier and so am I. I heart Fridays because I finally get to spend some time marking all the work that is piling up on my desk. I heart Fridays because I get to talk to my mum on the phone about my week. I heart Fridays because I finally get a free moment to water my favourite plants. I heart Fridays because my fabulous friend and shopping partner Joelene and I spend the afternoon pondering the week that was at our favourite cafe and then explore all the little book shops and boutiques around town.

Today I got to do all of these things and it was lovely. Now I just can't wait for a sleep in and pancakes in the morning. Here are the results of my Friday..

Harmony Clothing, my very favourite boutique never fails to deliver amazing finds and today I just couldn't resist these two pieces.

Crazy and amazing chandelier tee by Erge Designs

Cute as a button tee by Cantao - how would I resist books on a bicycle.

This is the divine little tag that came on the Cantao tee, how gorgeous is it!

I found a few fabulous bargains at the local bookshop. I just adore bookshops, it's like coming home. The smell, the beautiful covers, I can never come out empty handed. I would just love my very own little bookshop one day.

Got to love the new Penguin 'old' covers. Love in the time of Cholera - one of the best secrets my mum has let me in on.

A little Edgar Allan Poe for a fabulous evening.

My little plants are finally starting to grow. I am creating a little potted wonderland in my favourite part of the backyard and all my little plants have survived the extreme heat and looking so lovely.

My little garden.. Blueberries, chillies, lavender and rosemary. I found the silver mop bucket in the shed, it's perfect for the lavender.


My first two blueberries..

My beautiful lavender finally has the sweetest little flowers blossoming.

In business news I'm extending my donations to the Red Cross until Monday the 23rd as I have had some delightful custom orders to create over the weekend. Keep an eye out for some new brooches and pendants tomorrow and Sunday.

I just can't wait for Saturday, I heart Saturdays too! What are your plans for the weekend? I'll leave you with my philosophy for the day inspired by my dearest friend Tara...

write, sew, breath deeply, create beautiful moments and share them with amazing people..
xxx

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