A recent outing to our local farmer's market was the perfect opportunity for capturing a few sweet moments through my lens...
Outside my window...
Today's deliciously cool weather is certainly very welcome after the few stiflingly hot days we have had this week.
I may even attempt a walk to the park when little Mia wakes from her nap...
But first tea.
In my cup...
Fruit tea sweetened with honey.
This
summer I just haven't been able to drink hot coffee, which means I only
drink my morning cup, and then that is it for the day.
As I have been trying to cut down on my caffeine intake, I am so happy about this!
Around the house...
We
are so thankful to have Dad home for a few weeks, and the family have
been enjoying regular morning beach trips and afternoons spent relaxing beside the pool.
Reading
As usual, I have several books on the go at once...
I did a lot of reading over December while babysitting, and if you follow me on Goodreads, you'll know that I checked several titles off my list!
Currently I am busy with Lorna Doone and A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens.
I was thrilled to add a few books to my growing collection which I stumbled upon at a second hand store a few weeks ago. More on that soon!
Watching
Not all that much...although sometimes I watch an episode of something (at the moment I am watching the earlier seasons of Call the Midwife again), or part of a Hallmark movie while folding laundry in the evening.
Listening to...
I was over the moon to find two old Celtic Woman albums while browsing a second hand store a few weeks back.
I did a lot of driving in December, so it was fabulous to have new music to listen to.
I also found Josh Groban's Awake concert which I was pretty chuffed about.
Thankful for...
The month my dear friend spent in South Africa and having my dad home.
From the kitchen...
Preserving season is now behind us, and I am delighted with the full jars we have in our pantry.
Together Gabrielle and I made plum jam, apricot jam, strawberry jam, pickled onions, beetroot relish and more.
With
the weather being so warm, we are doing a lot of our cooking outside
and enjoying a good old South African braai most evenings.
Creating...
A couple weeks ago I spent a few days making up a custom order for a client.
I
made seven ellies, each one slightly bigger than the one before.
It was a challenge as I was working with fabric I don't ordinarily use, and two ellies split, which meant I had to start all over again.
It was a challenge as I was working with fabric I don't ordinarily use, and two ellies split, which meant I had to start all over again.
I am so pleased with how they turned out and felt they were definitely worth the effort.
Other than that, I haven't been creating much lately...
Out and about...
After
a crazy few weeks, I am relishing these quieter days and being able to
simply enjoy resting at home... Besides work, I don't go anywhere if I
can help it.
One of my favourite things...
I am enjoying so much about life that I don't think I could pick any one thing...
However, I do so love having a swimming pool - it makes summer so much more bearable!
Dreaming of...
Buying my new camera and learning how to use it...
Reading the new book which should also be arriving in the mail soon.
I am hoping...
To start feeling more rested.
To resume my daily walks, although now that it is hot, I need to walk before I have to get done for work...around 6am.
Quiet moments...
I have been enjoying plenty of blogging time almost every morning while Mia takes her nap.
I
haven't been able to invest much time in writing the past couple weeks,
so it feels really good to be getting into the swing of things again!
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Well, dear friends... It was ever so lovely to stop in today.
I
would love to hear what has been happening in your corner of the world
this month, so do pop me a little note in the comments section - it is
always a treat hearing from you!
Oh, and do stop by Ponderings from the Inglenook where I am guest posting today.
Elizabeth is a dear friend of mine, and it is a true honour to be contributing something to her lovely blog!
Oh, and do stop by Ponderings from the Inglenook where I am guest posting today.
Elizabeth is a dear friend of mine, and it is a true honour to be contributing something to her lovely blog!
Blessings,
