JaM

JaM  


Things have changed a little at JaM................


But staying the same........Sharing Just a Moment....   


Something  Noticed   Consumed  Created    Bought




Winter is a busy time of the year for us, such a popular time for people to escape to the country and enjoy a break from city living............


While the weather has been mild hubby and i have been cutting up and stacking firewood for the coming cold months.


I've weeded the gardens, planted out veggie seedlings, mowed lawns, divided up some iris, cleaned out the chook pen again and added fresh straw so the girls are comfy and warm.


I like to make sure the cottages are cosy and inviting for our guests so every now and then I change things around, add a picture, fresh flowers or books.


So its been a creative week in readiness for a busy month ahead.

A wreath of grape vines for a rustic look.

Gingham always looks fresh and red warm..............

 A little wire candle holder with bird on top peeks in the window..........

                                                                            
   Treasures for children(big kids too) to sort through..............




 Then i thought it was time to freshen up our cottage..................

Lucky for me there's a vineyard close by so another wreath......

I've made about eight so far!

                                                                                                                                        

Or not to Stitch

Oh the plans I had once we were out of the Caravan and into the house.........


Mmmm don't know where the days/weeks have gone but other than taking up a pair of jeans(and that was this morning) i haven't got do to any sewing at all.


 Last week(well about 10days ago) i set the machine up on the kitchen table with all my bits and pieces with  a quilt beside it ready  to go...............


But when i do have a moment to spare i choose to cook something,  read, get out into the garden  or take the dogs for a walk or sit beside the machine and blog!!!!!!!


Last night Hubby did point out he was getting a bit sick of seeing no table and he would like to eat at it please............


I just don't feel like sewing, does anyone else feel this way sometimes?


What i did want to share with you today is a new addition to my kitchen.


Hubby offered to help some neighbours clean up all their rubbish and put it in a huge skip as they were moving house and the new owners wanted everything gone!!!
The cottage had been used for a weekender with lots of odd bits and pieces, the kitchen had been decked out with "old stuff" from op shops over the last 15 years ............" would i like to come and have a look just in case there was anything i would like"      

Ok so I can't show you everything today but here is my favourite thing so far,
yes its a Le Creuset long handle skillet it even has a brass hook on the end so you can hang it up. 
I just love it and haven't stopped cooking with it although it did take me 4 days of on and off scrubbing to get all the cooked on food off it and now you can see the beautiful red enamel.............

My Place & Yours

My Place & Yours has a new home at Waste Not Do Want hosted by Cherie.


 I'm new to Cherie's great blog so i better make that cup of tea and get acquainted......................


So this weeks theme is What's in your 3rd Draw?


Of course another chance to play in my new kitchen and take more photos.

The 3rd Draw holds my tea towels (24 and that's not counting the ones in the laundry and on the line) place mats (8) a few tablecloths and 7 pot holders !!!


How many tea-towels does a good housekeeper need? who has more?




And while I'm asking questions here's another one...........
 Is there a sorta rule about how many themes its acceptable to be following?  


I don't want you all to think i have nothing else to do but their so much fun and i so like to support bloggers who are brave enough to host a theme.......


Well my teas brewed and I'm off to visit Cherie ..................

JaM As a Child

This weeks JaM is all about the Child you were.........................

How life's experiences and dreams have shaped us into the people we are today.

I actually don't even remember the above photo being taken but its the only one of me in a dress, cardy and handbag, most of our photos were taken in front of Dad's garden beds and that's who i get my love of gardening from.

 I do usually have a smile on my face most days.

                                                   

Many trips camping, visiting the beach, Sunday drives .....................

                                                      

I always enjoyed time spent under the big blue skies "In the Country"

and carried a little dream inside me that one day i would find my own special place.......................................

Of course my mother played a huge part in the person i am today, she encouraged and allowed me to be me.............................

Taught me how to Sew, knit and cook...................

Never passed judgement on my choice of friends................

Was ready to help when i asked................the list is endless..........

My Mum.................photo taken by my dad before they were married.

                                               

JaM What's the weather like at your place?

Joining in with JODY and JaM  this week and sharing with you the weather at our place.........................






We have enjoyed the most beautiful weather last week...................


Cool crisp mornings and bright sunny days..............

                                              
One of my favorite views looking through the kitchen garden to the poplars in the distance.....................hope our guests love this view too.

A quite corner to rest..............think................plan.................

                                                   
Yesterday brought the cool change, grey skys and showers.....................




Today..........cold..........windy................wet..................

                                                   




Time to get cosy and warm..............

And learn something new...................over the next few months............

                                                    


                        Just Love Autumn...............and looking forward to 

                                       Winter too.....................

JaM Favorite Bling..............

                                                             
                           JaM this week is your favourite BLING


                                               that


                                     Makes your heart SING................


Over the years Bob has brought me numerous pieces of bling which i adore and are very special...................... but at the moment i just love wearing my three silver bracelets.

Handmade by a silver smith in the little hill-top town of San Gimignano in Italy.
 I spent a day in this wonderful little town of towers last year during my exciting trip last year ...........some photos here           

When  wear them I'm constantly reminded of this special time...............
which for me was quite a personal journey........... the wonderful people I met, places I visited,fantastic food and the friends I made .........................

Find out what makes Jody's   heart sing..............

                                                                                   

JaM W.I.P.........................

Running late again....................... wish there were more hours in the day to 

Read more books

Weed the Garden

Visit friends / share a meal or coffee

Visit the big smoke (Melbourne) and my children

Go Shopping

And maybe finish these W.I.P's  ....................................

I'm a tad embarrassed with the amount of w.i.p. i have!! 

As soon as the new living room/kitchen was finished i brought SOME of them out of storage, this picture shows them lined up next to the kitchen table just waiting for me to find the time........ well actually the motivation to get stuck into them. 

              

                                                 

Upon further inspection of the pile the oldest w.i.p would have to be these blocks of small squares which i plan to make into cushions for a couple of old cane chairs. (will look great on the new veranda) 

                 Cutting it a bit fine but Joining in with Jody and JaM 


                 Go on drop by and take a look at other's W.I.P's