Winter so far

{Instagram photos, @thedaydreaminggirl}

 

Winter so far

has been mild and lovely,

with blue skies,

day trips out to the beach or the fields.

It's been so sunny the blossoms have started,

very early yes, but I am not complaining.

I am keeping my fingers crossed

that the next 2 months of Winter

are just as mild and lovely.

Autumn

 {all photos instagram}

I am a little late with this post,

a 5 week flu and then stomach bugs 

have slowed us all down over the past few months.

I wanted to capture autumn in this space though,

as we really did have the most amazing season.

So hot, with a dash of snow.

Bright blue skies,

such lovely lingering summer sun,

vibrant orange, red, yellow trees.

There were days we enjoyed ice blocks on the back deck after school

with the kids asking if we could go swimming at the outdoor pool.

Scooter rides, bike rides, our trip to the coast.

All of summer lingering, lingering.

Then we had a cold snap, 

with snow of the hills all around us.  

The first fire of the season lit in the woodburner,

to remind us that summer cannot last forever.

The strongest leaves are still clinging to the trees,

So there is a hint of autumn lining the streets,

as Winter slowly eases in.

 

Thank you Autumn, for such amazing beauty.

Farewell Summer

I realised I never properly farewelled summer. 

So more than half way through Autumn,

here it is,

my farewell to the blue summer skies,

the fields of dried grasses,

the fluffy white clouds drifting lazily up above.

Until we meet again, Summer.

2/52 {north/south divide}

Week 2 of our 52 week iPhone project.

So loving the contrast in seasons!

You can find more of Laura's gorgeous work here - 

blog - www.oohprettyshinyphotography.blogspot.com

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instagram - @oohprettyshiny

Why I love where I live #5

Why I love where I live....

the sky

the clouds

the trees

the birds at twilight.

I have been adding new country prints,

available here.

Instagram, it's love

Oh my goodness,

how much do I love instagram!

I knew I would love it,

I didn't realise just how much!

Since my name was already taken 

(I find that so amusing, there are more Susannah Tucker's out there!)

I have the profile name @thedaydreaminggirl

See you there!

The year of 2010

2010 will be remembered as the year we swapped a townhouse rental in our beloved beloved city Melbourne.....

....for our very own divine 1920's weatherboard in gorgeous small town New Zealand.

and now here we are, living a much more relaxed life...surrounded by beauty, and I am ready for whatever opportunities the wind blows our way.  I have goals and dreams for sure, but this year, I have no desire to write them down.  2010 taught me that whatever will be will be, when the time is ready, all will fall into place.  So this year, no stress about the what's and when's, more of the enjoying today...celebrating the moment, and being ready for the opportunities that present themselves.  

Happy New Year to you all!

Quite a few

Happy Easter!  We are back from our holiday to New Zealand, we all had the most amazing time catching up with family and friends and all things kiwi.  Every day I was snapping a polaroid where I could....we frequently stopped the car as the daily blue skies and brilliant autumn colours where just too perfect to pass by without capturing.  When the 680 died back in February I knew I had to replace it with another polaroid before this trip - and I hope you agree that autumn in the country is beautifully dreamy as seen through Sonny's viewfinder.... 

I have quite a few (hmmm, make that QUITE a few) more to scan,
so will be adding a few each day to the shops, both Etsy and Madeit are open again....
now back to scanning and eating Easter chocolate I go.....

The country

I'm busy working on a few new projects, which I will be sharing with you all in the next few weeks.  

Both my Etsy and Madeit shops will be shut until Easter, while I immerse myself in all that is going on around me ~ family, friends, Christenings, hens night and wedding of one of my closest friends, more family, more friends, and more Polaroid opportunities than I have film for.
I will pop in to this space to share little snippets with you.  

Does anyone else the the country as much as I do.....
the wide open skies...
the blues and greens....
the wild flowers and long grass......
the fresh air.......