Archive for the ‘homely’ Category
TweetOh boy! Do I need this post! I FINISHED the essay Monday night and after a last minute review with Julian (he’s awfully good at pointing out redundant phrases and words) just submitted it now – electronic submissions – strange. Thank goodness. Now it is the Easter break and I am oh so ready for [...]
TweetThe night outside is fierce and dark – full of gusty wind and drumming rain – but inside all is quiet and warm. One sock is finished and on the foot … Whilst standing at the stove stirring, the other sock’s wee stitches have been picked back up to work into a heel … One [...]
TweetDo you remember that film “War of the Roses” with Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas? I have to confess, it’s a bit of a favourite between Abby, Mum and I. We always watch it when we’re together and laugh ourselves silly – and of course, shudder at the end. Apart from the obvious moments, one [...]
Tweet :: new fabric in my letter box … must resist, must resist, must resist. But look at that paisley! Feast your eyes upon those mushrooms! Move on lily, move on. :: cups of tea whilst I work. :: toasty boonah shawl round my shoulders :: listening to Abby describe the hilarity of the shadow [...]
TweetIt was a glorious afternoon. The sun rises soooo late at the moment. The mornings are thickly grey with cloud and dreariness. The breeze is sharp. But this afternoon – glorious! Plenty of sunshine, a lovely cheeriness and a few things that should have been done AGES ago were finally attended to this afternoon. I [...]
TweetNow, you must truly take that word “organisation” with a HUGE grain of salt. Me and organisation – we are not on first name terms. You should see the inside of my pantry – it’s horrible. And I always have a reason for why I have so little organisation in my life. It usually goes [...]
Tweetfor the homecoming of my girlie! Oh, when she pops through that arrivals gate, it will have been over three weeks since I farewelled her and Mum. They set off at the end of our summer holidays in Merimbula for the soggy hills of Brisbane, whilst Julian and I came home here. Then he left [...]
Tweet Thankyou so much for all the kind thoughts and encouragement you shared yesterday. I’m still all abuzz and really ready to get stuck in to my studies and pracs. I shall be sure to keep you well up to date. Just reading some of the stories you shared (midwife teachers trying to make red [...]
Tweet [ the view from our perch on Aunty Cate's porch - very very nice ] Hello my friends! By golly it has been a long time since we’ve had ordinary days round here in Bootville – back in mid November actually, when Mum had her eye surgery. Since then, everything has been topsy turvy [...]
TweetThe Big Boot Spring Rearrange has seen a rejigging of the sewing setup. Until now, all my sewing tools, supplies and fabric have been kept in the sewing shed – a funny little cubby house in the back garden. At first I truly was excited by the prospect of having my only little studio. Only [...]
Tweet I must confess, spring never felt this thrilling in Brisbane. It must because we have to wait so very long for it here in Melbourne. But when the days really begin to feel warm, the evenings are long and soft, and every street blooms with beautiful trees, flowers and hedges, the energy and happiness [...]
TweetOuch! I’ve reached that time of the night, when I feel like the clockwork mama whose “clock” has run out. My hips, knees and butt are so sore from lifting, carrying, sliding, pushing that my gait is slow and jerky. Nothing a nice warm shower and snuggly bed won’t fix. But we had such fun [...]
