CHRONIC BITCHFACE

I was recently pulled up for neglecting my cat, Meg, around here. And I must confess, its true- the poor thing suffers from a severe case of chronic bitchface, so is often over-looked in favor of the peach when the camera is out.

Credit where credits due though, right? Meg is about seven thousand years old (15-ish?) and has gallantly endured more than her fair share of puppy insanity over the last few years. As the matriarch of the family, she can scare the hounds out of the best sun-baking spots with just a sideward glance but, secretly, I know she loves it around here. She's even just started sneaking under my doona these last few cold nights... Just dont tell her I told you that, the lady has a reputation to uphold!

Heni

This is Heni, a wee kelpie pup who is staying with me for a bit. Puppies are hard work but also give the best cuddles, so it all works out in the end.

Heni's folks are away for six whole week touring the US of A in one of my favorite bands, Twerps. All you Americans really should go see them if you can. Just tell them Heni sent you!

as per

A sneak peak at my new digs.

Theres still much to be done; in the middle of my floor sit a pile of boxes full of pretty things I have no idea where to put & theres artwork to be hung (or not), a coffee table (& a rug?) to be bought, a broken window to fix & so many things to be donated, stored or sold.

Still, things are slowly coming together and the room is cozy and comfortable already. And so quite at night! Best sleeps ever. Im very happy to finally be able to make use of my couch (which I inherited from my grandfather a few years ago but which has been in storage / other peoples lounge rooms ever since) and to have back a whole heap of things (like, A PALLET worth of things) presumed lost since late 2009 but recently found in the rafters of my mums shed!

So...

nonsense & help

A bit of animated hecticity to match a crazy-exhausting-fun few weeks.

I wonder can you guys help- I have finally decided on the colours for a patchwork quilt I want to make, but am having trouble finding the right coloured fabric. Can anyone recommend a fabric store (Online or in Melbourne) with a wide block-colour selection?

SUCCESS

Nice job with the finger crossing you guys; got approved for a place the very next day! The next week will be full of packing & moving & cleaning & painting but our new house is pretty nice & Ill be living the teenage dream by bunking up in the detatched studio out back. FIVE POINT THREE METRES OF FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS. My own personal conservatory! Yep.

garden grows

This summer has seen my first serious attempt at veggie growing, and Ive been slowly enjoying my first homegrown eats these last few weeks. Im in love!

Unfortunately our house was sold so I'll be moving somewhere within the month. Im not sure what will be worse: saying goodbye to all those in-ground pumpkins, zucchini and corn, or moving all my potted plants (which includes 30-odd fruiting tomato plants) somewhere new! Aghhhh. Cross your fingers for me, please, the Melbourne rental market is seriously THE WORST!

blue-green

this time last year

Budapest, Hungary.

bird of paradise

a little beachside holiday over new years.

nannas

my nanna & her garden.