Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Winter at the Housie





I was going to make a more thoughtful post today, but being a bit under the weather has melted my brain. Instead, I'll share with you some pictures of winter at the Housie. Since moving to Queensland four and a bit years ago, I've lamented the fact that the seasons pass by almost unrecognised here in Brisbane. Things are either green, or not, it seems. And I miss the beautiful liquid amber tree from my childhood home in the Hunter Valley; it was like a perfect barometer of the changing seasons. However, I was obviously not looking in the right places because here in the garden, winter is shouting in all its most glorious colours -- and sharply, too, as my mum has been digging and weeding and trimming and dead-heading and spreading and everything is looking lovely.

Winter foliage. Mmhmm.

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Conversations:

Un -- :) Memories...

Elisabeth -- you are a sweet friend! x

Abbie -- This: There's so much to learn as we travel along, isn't there? And learning to treasure very moment, every season, every good or bad, is something I need to learn most of all. So true. And you didn't ramble at all; longer comments are a treat :). It was great to see you briefly for coffee and chats and smiles. xx

Bloss -- a treasured comment from you! Thank you! xx It's so strange to suddenly realise that we're no longer waiting to grow up or trying to put it off; it happened when none of us were looking, and it's a different place to be, and a challenging place to be, but a great place nonetheless. I'm so glad you could relate. Bless you!

Katie -- so considerate of him! little Daniel is already being a thoughtful young man.

Harri -- letterssssss! YAY! <3 you.

3 comments:

  1. There are some lovely colours in your Winter garden. With any luck, the colourful leaves will be replaced by colourful flowers and warmer weather soon. :)

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  2. It's getting chilly here, isn't it??

    Your project 52 post was absoultely beautiful!!!!! Love it to the power of four or five, at least!

    Glad that you are back and that you had a wonderful time with the family and that the little one made an appearance before you left.

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  3. Beautiful foliage! It looks like Autumn almost but seeing as how it's Summer here, it surely must be Winter there! Stay warm! :) and get well, dear

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