Murder in the City and 100 not out!

I. Love. Phryne. Fisher!

I have loved her since the late 1990's when I read the first Phryne Fisher novel and I have lived for those Friday nights when Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries were on T.V

The chance to spend a weekend with my mum and visit the  Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Costume Exhibition at Ayres House was not to be missed...




on the road




took in a beach sunset




shopping

my favourite costume...dip anyone? Yes it's bathers!

Oh the hats, the sequins, the feathers, the coats! I love this period of clothing

If you could choose, what period would you like to play dress-up in?

Thanks for dropping by. By the way, this is my 100th post here at 'Kate Writes'

Kate xx



Linking with Trish @ My little Drummer Boys
for Wordless Wednesday

Helmets and Handlebars

Do you still remember the excitement of getting a new bike? I do!



me aged 7 with my 'retro' bike

For what seemed like a really long time I rode an old bike that had belonged to an auntie who grew up on the family property before me and while it did the job perfectly I still remember the excitement of receiving my brand new, never owned by anyone else, red Malvern Star. My grandparents presented it to me on my birthday (can't remember which one) and I loved it and it's parcel rack! I had no parcels but that was beside the point!

Miss B has outgrown her first two-wheeler so Mr B has been bike shopping and we have been reminded of the excitement all over again.




Master B showing off his accessories

Master B is also an avid bike rider spending much of his time riding up and down the driveway and as far up the street as he thinks he can safely get away with. In what I consider to be true 'boy' fashion he has started to accessorise his vehicle. He is now the proud owner of cool pedals, foot pegs and some very cool shoes...

I think there will be some bike riding this weekend although I can never set off on a family ride without wanting to sing 'Do Ray Me' like Maria and the Von Trapp children

Did you own a pushbike? Do you still remember it?



Sunday Roast and Dirty Granny

Once again it has been a busy weekend with children at sport and social engagements, catching up with friends and the never ending housework.
It is always nice to spend the weekend at home as we do things that there is little time for during the week and there is always something to look forward to.

The whole family looks forward to Sunday mornings which bring pancakes and  really coffee (for those of us who drink it) and this week we have also ended the weekend in gastronomical style.

I was introduced to Dirty Granny apple cider from Matilda Bay Brewing Company. It instantly appealed due to the crochet label and was delicious.

It complimented the Sunday roast beautifully! I have certainly had my vegetable intake for the day and maybe even fruit...(does cider count?)

Hope you have all had a great weekend and are refreshed for a new week.
Are there any weekend traditions in your house?

Weekend Fun

What a great way to spend a Sunday morning!

There were the Mother's Day Designer Markets on in the local park this morning, hosted by Middlemen

I made a beeline straight for The Shady Baker to say hello and purchase a cup of Jane's delicious Chai Tea while one of my offsiders was keen to sample some of her little zucchini chocolate cakes.

There were also many other things to temp us...

We did not go home hungry or empty handed!