Finding joy in the simple

We have just had another beautiful weekend. We have been blessed with blue skies, gentle breezes, and warm sun for the past couple of weekends. Days that soothe and replenish the soul. It was likely the last hurrah before winter sets in and we spend the next three months or more holding our breath and … Continue reading Finding joy in the simple

Bringing life to a new home

Over the past few weeks, we have been in the process of moving from our home of 9 years to a new dwelling. Our move constitutes a travelling distance of only 20m. Not a particularly common circumstance in a renting arrangement, but the decision was made some time ago by the owner of the farm … Continue reading Bringing life to a new home

A simple week

This update on last weeks happening is a tad late. We are already well into a new week! These past few weeks have been flying by, for no profound reason that I can see. There is the same running around for sport, the school run, cooking, cleaning and laundry, but for whatever reason, time seems … Continue reading A simple week

making home

Having grown up in a mining town, where the provision of company housing negates the need for home ownership - indeed it was much cheaper to rent a mining house than to commit to home ownership in a transient and somewhat bleak environment - I have developed a familiarity and an unconscious attachment to this … Continue reading making home

Welcoming in Spring

The spell of winter is fading and we are being blessed with warmer and longer days. I eagerly await these changes, the signs that spring is finally on its way. While spring blossoms are one of the obvious signs of spring, we can't overlook the majesty of a wattle landscape in full bloom. These glorious … Continue reading Welcoming in Spring