Sunday morning at the garden centre.

Last week when Mr FH and I were babysitting our two grandsons we decided to take them out for morning tea to a nearby nursery. Actually, the truth is the noise levels were getting a bit high so we took them out to share them around!! Do you ever do that?? We had a lovely morning just wandering around this pretty nursery in the dappled sunlight. We loved all the quirky little featured the staff had added to the displays. The huge established trees were magnificent.

Here’s our two little boys – not sure about this giraffe.


This is where we had our morning tea. Sorry no photos- I was busy trying to make sure there weren’t any spillages.










We have just noticed our neighbours at the beach house have planted a Ficus  like this on our fence line. Somehow I think we need to talk!!

What a great idea this was….little kids riding bikes all over the place and just so happy to be there with Mum and Dad.
What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday morning.
                              Suzy

 

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Grateful

Here in Australia we are all just so grateful to have our families and friends safe. Our whole nation is in mourning with the families in America who sadly are going through the most difficult times of their lives. Nothing could prepare anyone for this. Just so much sadness.  We send our love to everyone involved.
Today because we are all so sad I thought I would share with you some beautiful flowers I photographed in my mum’s garden on Sunday. Somehow the busyness and bustle of Christmas has been placed on the back burner while we all battle to take in the horror of these last few days.









May these beautiful children and their dedicated teachers rest in peace. 
                                        
                        Suzy
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High Tea

I had the most gorgeous afternoon on Friday. I attended a High Tea which was a fund raising event for cancer research. The day was in memory of a beautiful soul who lost her life earlier this year. She was just 39 years old. One hundred and fifty ladies(and a few men) had a wonderful time. The weather was perfect, the food delicious and the garden unbelievable. Please share these photos of the afternoon with me.







A champagne bucket filled with bubbly ready for everyone to enjoy.

A chocolate fountain with platters of fresh strawberries.



This beautiful chandelier was filled with fresh flowers and hung above the spa.



Three gorgeous pottery ducklings sitting in the garden.

All the waitresses wore these cute aprons they had sewn with our dear friend, Peta’s name embroided on the pocket.
Such a wonderful memories of such a vibrant person.

Suzy

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Unseasonal Sunday

I woke this morning to see grey skies and a gentle rainy wind blowing…..actually nothing like these photos!! As much as I would love to be picking these gorgeous hydrangeas (these were from my Mum’s garden) we are loving the winter weather. It has been a long time coming this year.





Aren’t these colours just beautiful??

Suzy

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Seasonal Sunday

Today is a lovely quiet Sunday. Mr FH  snoozing on the couch and me playing on the computer. We have just had Son No1 and his partner come to stay for the night and they brought our dear little 2 1/2 year old grandson with them for a sleepover. We were also babysitting our 18mth old granddaughter while her parents attended a wedding so we’ve had a busy 24 hours. The kids slept well though so that was a bonus (I need my sleep!!).
I’m sharing with you some of my pretty Peace roses which are just starting to bloom. They are quite yellow at the moment – I do prefer them when they are a little more creamy but really any rose is beautiful!

Suzy

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