a stitch in time

I think it must be close to five years since I've picked up some embroidery threads...once I got into the rhythm I enjoyed it immensely.  Each stitch wrapped with love and carefully considered, my mind absorbed by the rhythm and removed from the roller coaster ride it's been experiencing of late.  For every stitch I wound to form my little stars, I unwound the complex thoughts swirling around in my head.  Bliss indeed!

It's not perfect, in fact far from it, but it really is bursting with love.

sweet saturday...

The sun is shining, the sky is blue, the birds are singing such wonderful songs and the air is thick with the smell of jasmin...quite possibly the perfect type of Saturday.  And there was time to wrap nice presents, pick some lovely blooms (the first of the season), sew a little something for the little bundle-to-be and drink some tea.

Oh Sunday, you're still to come!

stay strong

Christchurch Cathedral

My beautiful hometown of Christchurch is still experiencing severe after-shocks a month after the devastating earthquake.  Such a lovely city with gorgeous historical buildings, pretty parks and special people...the destruction is difficult to see.  With strength and grace, you will rebuild and mend and your former glory will be on show once more.

busy little bee

It's dawned on me that the end of October isn't that far away...and I've been procrastinating!  For someone generally very organised, I've left my tax return to the last minute.  Ordinarily, it's not that hard or even difficult to bundle up my 'bits' and send it off to the tax agent - but this year, I'm building a business and it is complicated and it is time consuming and it doesn't interest me one little bit!  In an effort not to be afflicted with the same daunting task next year, I've built spreadsheets, entered data, filed and generally got things in order!  And I feel better for it...and it's one big hurdle in working through this new adventure I'm embarking on...it's beginning to feel real!  So tomorrow I hope to post everything off and then begin on the much more exciting aspect...creating!

In order to escape from the ho-hum of the paperwork pile I did spend this morning out in the garden.  All this rain may have encouraged the weeds but it certainly ensured there a lots of lovely blooms and the grass is the most vibrant of greens!  The flame tree is budding, the grape vine is covering the pergola once more and I think the wisteria is soon to flower...the sun was shining and it was truly glorious.  

flourishing...

Oh my...do you think this rain will ever stop?  Whilst I may love being at home in the rain, Molly is a little put out now - no walks, little hidy-holes damp and the grass ever so soggy!

But the garden, in particular the veggie patch, is thriving - before long we'll be feasting on beans.  Nestled against some fresh baramundi sprinkled with rosemary and lemon rind (from the garden too, of course!) wrapped in prosciutto.  Placed on a small serving of mashed potato and drizzled with lemon mayonnaise...oh yes please!   

afternoon delights

The sun managed to peek between the clouds...resting on the little clouds on my coffee table.  Such pretty shadows to behold.  And then a little parcel to savour...yes, more loveliness from sweet Kylie - serendipitous wouldn't you say?

If only I could share the divine perfume from the roses...my little home is filled with the sweetest of fragrances!