31.01.2012 - "You"
I hate having my photo taken, and even more so when I need a hair cut.
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Monday, 30 January 2012
Photo a day challenge
30.01.2012 - "Nature"
There are so many ways to show nature, but when I found this ladybug in the vegie patch I thought what a better way to show nature at work than in the food chain. It is sad to say that I don't see as many ladybugs these days, compared to when I was a child. We are so quick to grab the pesticide to spray the nasty bugs, that we forget about the friendly bugs. So I've made a concerted effort not to use spray in the vegie patch.
30.01.2012 - "Nature"
There are so many ways to show nature, but when I found this ladybug in the vegie patch I thought what a better way to show nature at work than in the food chain. It is sad to say that I don't see as many ladybugs these days, compared to when I was a child. We are so quick to grab the pesticide to spray the nasty bugs, that we forget about the friendly bugs. So I've made a concerted effort not to use spray in the vegie patch.
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In the garden this week...
Rather than my garden, I thought I would look at my parents garden this week. They established their garden around 22 years ago, and with a decent underground water supply they have been able to develop a beautiful garden. My parents are mad keen gardeners, which seems to have rubbed off on both my sister and I. No wonder. Take a look....
The back yard.
Rather than my garden, I thought I would look at my parents garden this week. They established their garden around 22 years ago, and with a decent underground water supply they have been able to develop a beautiful garden. My parents are mad keen gardeners, which seems to have rubbed off on both my sister and I. No wonder. Take a look....
The back yard.
Sunday, 29 January 2012
Friday, 27 January 2012
Photo a day challenge
26.01.2012 - "Colour"
The options are endless with today's topic. I've settled on the Coleus recently planted in my new raised bed. It's all about fantastic foliage and always adds a splash of colour in a shaded area.
26.01.2012 - "Colour"
The options are endless with today's topic. I've settled on the Coleus recently planted in my new raised bed. It's all about fantastic foliage and always adds a splash of colour in a shaded area.
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Colour merge cushion
Over the last week or so, I've been working on a crochet project that is all about colour. The colour merging of the yarn does all the hard work, with very little "design" required.
I've used 2 strands of 8 ply yarn with a 6mm needle and a half double chain stitch, in a basic square formation. To merge the colours I've worked colour A & B in round 1, colour B & C in round 2, colour C & D in round 3 and so on until reaching the size required.
Position the cushion insert on an angle and wrap the crochet fabric like an envelope.
I've stitched the edges together using a basic single crochet stitch.
Over the last week or so, I've been working on a crochet project that is all about colour. The colour merging of the yarn does all the hard work, with very little "design" required.
I've used 2 strands of 8 ply yarn with a 6mm needle and a half double chain stitch, in a basic square formation. To merge the colours I've worked colour A & B in round 1, colour B & C in round 2, colour C & D in round 3 and so on until reaching the size required.
Position the cushion insert on an angle and wrap the crochet fabric like an envelope.
I've stitched the edges together using a basic single crochet stitch.
The end result gives 2 effects which I think works equally well.
Happy Australia Day
For me Australia Day is a day to be grateful for living in a fantastic country that has
Happy Australia Day!
For me Australia Day is a day to be grateful for living in a fantastic country that has
- a variety of good quality fresh food
- water that you don't have to question if it is fit to drink straight from the tap
- clean air to breath
- life guards looking after us when we swim in the sea
- emergency services (police, fire service, ambulance, SES ) that come when you call
- free health care for everyone
- a community that comes from the four corners of the world
- free education for all
- tertiary education opportunities for all
- a strong economy that hasn't been impacted by the GFC
- a mortgage rate of around 6%
- ongoing financial support for those who can't work
- media free of political domination
- a political system where any one can become a member of parliament
- streets that I can walk down at night on my own
- neighbours that care
- a legislated minimum 4 weeks holidays a year
- government financial supported maternity leave
- government financial support to buy your first home
Happy Australia Day!
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
When does building a stash slip over to becoming an addiction?
I couldn't resist the $1.80 per ball price on the 100% Pure Australian Wool when I was in Spotlight the other day. I know it is processed in China, and ideally I would like to buy wool that was grown and spun in Australia, but it was hard to resist. Especially as it seems they have gone back to the tighter twist which is much nicer to work with.
So when is enough, enough?
I couldn't resist the $1.80 per ball price on the 100% Pure Australian Wool when I was in Spotlight the other day. I know it is processed in China, and ideally I would like to buy wool that was grown and spun in Australia, but it was hard to resist. Especially as it seems they have gone back to the tighter twist which is much nicer to work with.
So when is enough, enough?
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Monday, 23 January 2012
Photo a day challenge
23.01.2012 - "Something old"
My photo today is a picture I inherited from my Nana. My great, great Uncle was the head of an English dairy company operating in Australia in the late 1800's/ early 1900's. Every year he and his wife would have to sail back to England to report to head office. As was the trend at that time, they would stop in different countries on their voyage and buy up interesting bits and pieces. This is one of those pieces.
When the depression struck in the early 1900's, they had to sell up a lot of the things they had collected, so a call went out for family members to come and make an offer. My Nana selected a few nice pieces, amongst which was this and its pair (which my Aunt now owns, and I would love to reunite them at some point).
I understand it is Chinese, as I have had a couple of Chinese visitors tell me that the meaning of the symbol on the stamp is Spring and someones name (I expect the artists). I understand it's made from ivory and mother of pearl.
Even though it is in need of conservation, I do love it and wish it could talk to tell me more of its history.
23.01.2012 - "Something old"
My photo today is a picture I inherited from my Nana. My great, great Uncle was the head of an English dairy company operating in Australia in the late 1800's/ early 1900's. Every year he and his wife would have to sail back to England to report to head office. As was the trend at that time, they would stop in different countries on their voyage and buy up interesting bits and pieces. This is one of those pieces.
When the depression struck in the early 1900's, they had to sell up a lot of the things they had collected, so a call went out for family members to come and make an offer. My Nana selected a few nice pieces, amongst which was this and its pair (which my Aunt now owns, and I would love to reunite them at some point).
I understand it is Chinese, as I have had a couple of Chinese visitors tell me that the meaning of the symbol on the stamp is Spring and someones name (I expect the artists). I understand it's made from ivory and mother of pearl.
Even though it is in need of conservation, I do love it and wish it could talk to tell me more of its history.
Sunday, 22 January 2012
Richard Perso - Guitar Lovin' Man
After going out for dinner last night, we ended back at the local pub to listen to a fantastic young local musician Richard Perso. In the words of Molly Meldrum, "do yourself a favour" and take a listen to some of his CD.
Photo a day challenge
21.01.2012 - "Reflection"
On the way out for dinner, we passed the spot I have always thought of as the "Bunyip waterhole. I think it is actually a result of gold mining in the late 1800's filled by a spring, but I like the Bunyip idea better. The sun was going down, so the water hole was in a mix of light and shadow. I couldn't decide which photo to use, so have selected an assortment. Which is your favourite?
21.01.2012 - "Reflection"
On the way out for dinner, we passed the spot I have always thought of as the "Bunyip waterhole. I think it is actually a result of gold mining in the late 1800's filled by a spring, but I like the Bunyip idea better. The sun was going down, so the water hole was in a mix of light and shadow. I couldn't decide which photo to use, so have selected an assortment. Which is your favourite?
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