Archive for the ‘homely’ Category
TweetAs a muma, I am always needing to write notes. Notes for the teacher to explain why I would like Abigail to miss sport today (no need, the sporting fields were flooded), notes for the piano tutor, a thank you to a friend for lending me her book, the details of a play date for [...]
TweetWith the cooler weather drawing in, our dogs have been longing for cosiness. And, being resourceful characters, they find it! On my folded flannel nightdress on the bed. On Julian’s pillow. On Mum’s armchair. On my needlepoint cushions. Now, as much as I love our dogs, they are a wee bit wiffy and doggy and [...]
Tweet … is sitting upon our table on the back porch. I’m very fond of it. I made it for Easter. Now, despite it being Autumn, I so enjoy its spring prettiness each morning. Can it stay on the table? Why not, only five more months and it will be spring. :-) The white “tree” [...]
TweetAs in – how to comfort a cold – not a nasty lack of comfort. Though I do adore Stella Gibbons novel Cold Comfort Farm and its BBC film adaptation – mmmm … I might go and put it on. I have a cold – you know how this dirge goes (please feel free to [...]
Tweet :: felicity :: an attitude of mind, a disposition of the heart which manifests itself in cheerfulness, good humour, joy, happiness, hope, optimism, friendliness, courtesy, positive thinking, inner peace, self-acceptance and courage. We have been hopping with felicity here in Kangaroo Point. :-) [ the newly-beloved border for a new pair of pillowcases whose [...]
Tweet Mmm … mum is painting (i.e. me!) and this painting is for mum (mine). Isn’t language amazing. My mum has loved the painting on the cover of Country Home’s February edition since it landed here in Kangaroo Point a few weeks ago. The original is a truly beautiful painting entitled “Chidea” by Song Hanseok. [...]
Tweet The days might still be warm, but our autumn mornings here in Brisbane are beautiful. The sun is lazy in its rising, the air is cool and still. Thanks to Abigail’s early morning piano practice – there’s nothing nicer to wake up to – and Toph’s subsequent demanding awakening, there’s also a peaceful hour [...]
Tweetbecause it is so pretty, I just had to buy 6 balls of Paton’s Jet – 80% wool, 20% mohair, 12 ply , and 20% off – and knit it straight onto my needles … [ how much do you love seed stitch borders! ] because it is so pretty, I just had to chop [...]
