Archive for the ‘homely’ Category
TweetI love fireplaces … do you remember when I was making a quilt to keep by the fireplace? Well we kind of got our fireplace here in Melbourne – there’s three in fact, and three gloriously tall chimneys. Only problem is, all the fireplaces are boarded up. Ugh! In the sitting room, the beautiful huge [...]
TweetWe’re on day four of the five day long weekend – oh it’s so lovely. Especially ’cause my mummy is here with us. This morning, we were sitting at the dining table, sipping our second coffees and flipping through interiors magazines – one of our favourite things to do. Only I really struggle with just [...]
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 [...]
