Super Scarlet was back in business.

"This is it." thought Scarlet. "Today is the day."

Today was mid-winter solstice. "The longest night means that tomorrow, the days will start getting longer. Time for a spring clean."

She grabbed pencil and paper.

Time to make a to-do list.

Finish 3 more cushions

Make 5 new bags.

Sort some business cards.

Tidy that garden. (oh my, have you seen it of late?)

Sort that bookshelf.

Fix those broken toys.

Do those clothing repairs.

Vacuum that filthy floor.

Wash that school uniform for tomorrow.

Do those dishes...

Oh.

Um, OK. now to prioritise.

Hmmm. She turned the list upside down and sighed.

mad as a march hare

"Which door should I choose?" wondered Alice. 

 

  

 

  and she wandered down to Bunnings to have a look.

Love and figs

We are so lucky to have access to a fig tree laden with fruit.

This was one of the figs I opened last night -  a fig heart. Sweet, huh?

Fig and ginger jam, caramelised figs, and our very favourite

figs poached in syrup with vanilla and cointreau.

Happy valentine's day x

HNY

I'd probably say "Here's to a fresh start", but it's not really a start, it's just a continuation of the journey.

Here's some food for the road.

and some flowers to feed your heart

2010

Here's a little G & T that hubby whipped up for me. Rather fab, and it was yummy. So he made me another...and perhaps another one too...

 

Wishing everyone a safe, happy and prosperous new year. I'm looking forward to big things myself!

xx

I have had this little gem in my collection of books for many years now. It was first published in 1856 by architect and designer Owen Jones, and is full of delectable patterns and decorative elements. Jones traveled widely to assemble this collection, which covers many cultures and time frames. While some of the descriptions may be a little quaint (remember, he was living in Victorian England), his sound understanding of design principles still make it a great and relevant book today. I use it; I love it.

I looked in my cupboard the other day, and this is what I saw.

It has a nice textural feel to it, no?

things around me

 

This just flowered in our garden a few days ago. The colour is luminous pink with traces of orange and magenta, it doesn't quite convey on the screen. Sadly it is spectacular for a brief moment; the hot and dry weather has already taken its toll. I have no idea what it is (except that it's a succulent), but it makes me look forward to November every year.

This is a pic of my kids taken by my wonderful step-sister Ange, she's just starting to make a name for herself as a professional photographer around Brissy. You can visit her blog here....

http://angelahammondphotography.com

They're beautiful kids, even if I do say so myself.