JaM.............Enjoying the solitude...........

                               
JaM....Taking a moment to share ....,....
 noticing, consuming, creating or what's been brought...............


Time over the weekend to smell the roses daphne and enjoy some time to myself ...........................

I don't know how you feel but I love (need) quiet time every now and then, no TV, no going out, simple meals,  long soak in the bath, a good book,
an afternoon walk................

                                                                         

Wall flowers always put a smile on my face, oh and some sunshine..............

After about 2 days of my own company I'm feeling refreshed, relaxed and ready to................ go out for coffee, shop and visit girlfriends.........

A quick sneak look in a Op shop which is always closed but just happened to be opened.............. What a find ........

                                                     

               Guess what I'm going to be doing over the next week?

                                                     

    Creating lots of different marmalade .................

    a gift from friends , Oranges, Grapefruit,Lemons, Limes and Oranges...

    I'm thinking Grapefruit and Ginger to start with !!!

    Do you have a favorite marmalade?

    
    Share a moment with Jody.........

                                       

Jam....

JaM...............hosted by the lovely Jody.........

Sharing a little , noticing, creating and

taking time to catch our breath , relax and enjoy life............


The last couple of weeks have been at times been very busy, stressful, and messy, then we hit a lovely quiet restful patch, spent a few days in Mt Beauty even hit the slopes for a day of skiing ...........................

                                                   
Such a peaceful feeling being high up on the mountain and experiencing a late afternoon snowfall........................all is so quiet.........

                                                     
Hey i was so happy i still fitted into my old ski clothes let alone make it down the mountain slopes...........

Back home and yep back to the mess.......................


Pictures taken from the laundry door, 
                                              

    His Job is now to build the decking....


    My Job is to landscape, lay paving stones,gravel and make the new garden beds.....                                                

         



Its taken nearly a year but we finally have a new laundry.!!!!!!!!

I've just been adding a few touches to it, He says I'm not allowed to "clutter it up"  Mmmmm......

                                                                             

Little does he know i have another 4 baskets to add to these 2........

                                                
Just inside the door a handy spot to keep seeds ready for planting, gloves and  bits and pieces.........

Yesterday i sneaked a little time from work and visited our local nursery for ideas for the new garden.......

Now just finding the right moment to ask Hubby to help me create something similar.......

                                                     

My Place and Yours.........

Well Hello Everyone.............


Joining in with Cherie and this weeks theme Introducing Yourself............


Ok a few words ............


Well i think I'm a normal sort of nearly 50 yr woman who enjoys most things in life .............

Love spending time in my garden, growing veggies and cooking.


Love going for long walks......with my husband and dogs.


Love catching up with my children,family and friends...........


Love all things Italian and saving madly for my next trip.............

                                                 


That's me on the right enjoying the most perfect lunch in a little hill top village in Tuscany. Opposite Kerry in red and Ralph who along with his wife Sue (not pictured) took us on an amazing 7 day walking tour.


Ciao !!! 

My Place and Yours

More than three and its a Collection says Cherie.


Ok so this little collection was given to me during the week by a friend to say thank-you.

Just the most beautiful soap made in Florence ................................
brings back wonderful memories....................


Now I know you said 3 Cherie but this little collection was part of the gift so its sort of in the collection...............

Two beautiful picture frames with two of my favorite pics, yes you guessed it 
                                      Italy !!!!     






Ciao  x                                                                                               

JaM Surprises....................

Taking Just a Moment to share those special things noticed, consumed,created or brought during the week.....................................

What fun opening my Winter Op Shop parcel.......from the lovely Jackie


Beautifully wrapped with the sweetest little gift tags.........I've already recycled them into book marks................

Vintage gingham apron with little heart pockets and a warm and soft scarf in my favorite colors.

Following the Winter theme a great casserole pot, recipe book,

mug and I'm not sure how Jackie new but a few of my favorite

flavored Coffee sticks !!

Thanks Jackie for taking the time to choose me such lovely gifts

and thank you Jody for organising the swap.

Blue sky and a little sunshine ..............

Joining in with Jody and JaM.

JaM.........Winter Cheer!

Winter has now settled in our little valley...........................


There's plenty of wood stacked on the veranda and the dogs are staying close to the back door waiting to sneak in when they can...................


Early morning walks in the drizzle and then home to hot tea & toast.






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Someones doing their best to brighten up Winter in our neighbourhood. 

     Pulling a few weeds and planting more garlic cloves..........love garlic


                                                     

                                                    


          

                                               
           Watching a bird feed on fruit (medlar) just about to be picked .
                                         

                                                       
    There's plenty of creating going on...................


     but you can't have a peek.................


     its for someone special..........




     Sharing Just A Moment with JODY and friends................


    
    
      

JaM..............

Three days ............... No Work Commitments
                                Nice Weather
                                Time to myself
                                Time to Create.


A bit of shopping, a bit of cooking, a bit of gardening and then some quiet time on the sewing machine. (although i must admit I'd love to be joining in  at Jody's studio....) 

                                                
My kitchen bench is just perfect for cutting out patterns, its nice and high and easy on the back............................

My first Piece of Cake tunic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

                            Yep, I'm happy with that!!  Thanks Jody!




Then time for something totally new........................


A Workshop on Drawing in Black and White.


I couldn't believe 6 hours could go so fast and that i would learn so much!


I have been trying to draw/ paint over the last 6 months but had hit a bit of a stumbling block.
With a wonderful teacher and a fresh approach i achieved some really good results.
The key as with every thing is PRACTISE, a little drawing everyday.......

                                                
Seed Pods in Ink.




Joining In with JODY  and her storm of creation!