Kate Writes: Autumn

Monday, 10 April 2017

Here & Now ~ April

the girls...

morning light on the Yarra

Melbourne sunrise

olive picker

Loving // the chance I had to go to Melbourne for some professional development recently. Not only was the conference inspiring and refreshing, but I love Melbourne and even the small amount of time I had around the two day conference was enough to explore, eat and generally take in the city vibe.

Eating // far, far too many Easter eggs. Somehow I won first prize in the raffle at preschool, where I work. My children were delighted...of course but there were daggers from some of my little preschool friends as their teacher made away with the booty.

Drinking // Lamington tea from T2. It's amazing, no wonder it's a best seller!

Feeling // that Autumn is finally here. I have had to find a jumper and some socks after months of relentless heat and it's wonderful. I love the more laid back summer lifestyle but not the temperatures that go with it. Our Olive tree agrees as it drops its Autumn bounty all over the backyard.

Making // Bed rolls. My daughter and I are off to our first State Camp with Girl Guides next week. There is some very cool stuff organised for us to do, a lot of which we have not had the chance to do before so it will be a grand adventure. FIngers crossed for blue skies and starry tent sleeping nights!

Thinking // about our chickens. I am turning into a crazy chicken lady who goes and talks to her brood, feeding them strawberry tops because they are their favourite! We are stalking the girls as they are at the egg laying age now and we can't wait for our own fresh offerings...we are thinking that the Easter Bunny might beat Stella, Tepinyaki and Peepachu in the Great Egg Race though...

Dreaming // always dreaming of maps, tickets, passports, adventures...

Happy April

Kate xx

Linking with Sarah for Here & Now

Here & Now ~ May

Loving // The crisp morning and evening air. It won't be long and we'll be lighting the fire!

Eating // Roast lamb, lovingly grown by my brothers, cooked in our backyard wood oven by my husband, shared with my Mum.

Drinking // Lots of coffee.

Feeling // Extremely grateful to have my very new laptop back from the manufacturer. It kept shutting down for no reason, to the point where I could not get the screen to turn on at all. After a few frustrating phone calls it has been restored to me with no programs or files missing and a new LCD. Phew! You can't imagine how frustrating it is to ask about things on there to be told to back them up before sending it off....ummm...I. CAN'T. TURN. IT. ON!!!

Making // A fresh start with the little gardening plot at preschool...I have some avid snow pea watchers

Thinking // About pretty autumn light and soft colours and how to capture them.

Dreaming // Of curling up by the fire with a clean house, no commitments and a good book.

Another month goes by. Enjoy the little things :)

Kate xx

Linking with Sarah @ Say! Little Hen

Here & Now ~ April

Loving // The autumn weather that comes with April and school holidays. Crisp mornings and sunny days make it weather for getting out and about. I love that we only have to drive for five or ten minutes in any direction and we are out in the bush where we can sit in the shade of a gumtree and enjoy all nature has to offer in this part of the world

Eating // Sausages in bread in the sandy creek bed

Drinking // I am using my vintage tea cups and pretty coffee mugs. Leaving them in the cupboard is a crime!

Feeling // Relaxed. It's school holidays...time for leisurely adventures, lazy mornings, reading, baking and catching up

Making // I am in the mood for making after a long break from any crafty pursuits...but where to start?!

Thinking // There are some empty spots in my garden. With the break in the unrelenting heat of summer I am thinking about planting herbs and maybe some winter vegetables. This pursuit could be a challenge with tough water restrictions in place

Dreaming // Of our next family adventure. I am not sure where it will be but I have very itchy feet and the need for something to look forward to

What has been happening in your here & now?

I am linking with Sarah's Here & Now at Say! Little Hen. Go and see what she has been up to if you have a moment

Kate xx

Apple Harvest

It is a rather grand blog post title, I know but I have harvested our apple crop for 2015 and I am excited. Our crop this year is double that of last year. Yes! A whole six apples.

Giddy with excitement, I promised my family an apple treat using our beautiful pink lady apples from our back yard. One of my favourite recipe books, "The Country Table" from the Australian Women's Weekly was dusted off and my peeler was put to work.

My house smells amazing and apple crumble is on the menu tonight! I can't wait. I will be waiting in eager anticipation for our apple crop next year. Who knows what it will bring.

This time of the year...

I love this time of the year. Autumn, Easter, beautiful sunlight but crisp air in the morning and evening, chocolate, camping weather...I could go on!

I feel like baking. I feel like planting pumpkins in anticipation of a good soup. I feel like afternoon cups of tea on the verandah. I feel like getting my crochet hook into a project.

I did get to indulge in a few of these things on the weekend, camping with my family.