In the heart of Sassafras, a town in the mountains southeast of Melbourne, a cozy chair waits for you with a basket of yarn and needles perched on a lower seat beside it. It is inviting anyone to take a moment and create. I am linking this to Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge and…
Tag: Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday
Went for a drive
It’s been a hectic few weeks, so my husband and I decided to take a short drive to the mountains for some much-needed relaxation. It was the perfect escape! I am linking this to Hammad’s Weekend Sky and for Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday.
After the Rain
It’s so nice sitting here in my sunroom, watching the world outside unfold. The peaceful view makes it the perfect spot to relax and reflect. After the rain, the sky cleared to reveal a stunning shade of blue, with clouds painting a serene backdrop. Perhaps it’s a sign of a beautiful week ahead. Wishing all…
It’s in the Details of QVB
The Queen Victoria Building, or QVB, is a beautifully preserved heritage site from the late 1800s, located along George Street in Sydney’s CBD. I took this photo a few months ago while visiting with my sister and niece. I almost forgot to post it, but the “In the Detail” theme from Patti reminded me to…
66 years of life
“Life is short and the older you get, the more you feel it. Indeed, the shorter it is, people lose their capacity to walk, run, travel, think and experience life. I realise how important it is to use the time I have.” – Viggo Mortensen So grateful… I am linking this to Cee’s weekend FOTD…
The Cool Colours from Down Under
Cool Colours include green, blue, and purple and are usually calming and relaxing… it is the colour of water and of nature. There’s often a lively debate over whether Melbourne or Sydney is the superior city. I once read a saying that “Melbourne and Sydney are sisters, but Sydney is the pretty one.” As a…
Being a tourist (in Melbourne)
We parked near Federation Square to take advantage of discounted parking—only $16 instead of $25. Great deal, right? Then we hopped on the tram, which was free within the tram zone area, so that didn’t cost us anything either. Headed straight to Askal. Traditional Filipino flavours in an upscale contemporary experience. Another birthday celebration for…
Floral Monotone
“I think I like wildflowers best. They just grow wherever they want. No one has to plant them. And then their seeds blow in the wind and they find a new place to grow.” ~ Rebecca Donovan Here is my interpretation of MONOTONE for this week’s One Word Challenge from Debbie. Photo taken with my…
Cellpic Sunday in Melbourne CBD
Here is a picturesque Melbourne street where I captured moments with my iPhone camera. I am linking this to Cellpic Sunday.
‘Aliens’ have landed in Fed Square
This is Saturday Sky on the way to the Melbourne CBD. I am linking this to Hammad’s Weekend Sky And for Debbie’s Six Word Saturday While on a tram to meet up with Pat to have lunch. I am linking this to Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday And this was lunch at a Biang Biang Noodle Place….
A catch-up with my friend Carmen
Last week, Carmen, Edna, and I met at Carmen’s to catch up. Her garden, thriving under the warm, glorious weather, captivated me, despite it being winter. Photos taken with my iPhone. I am linking this to Debbie’s Six Word Saturday, for Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday and for Cee’s weekend FOTD.
Window Shopping in Obidos
Obidos is a charming town not too far from Lisbon. It has narrow cobbled streets with whitewashed homes, accented with bright blue or red or yellow detailing, red tiled roofs and spreading purple bougainvillea blooms. It is a tiny town but it has a castle, churches, restaurants and a maze of cobbled alleyways. But that…
Barcelona and Banksy
So, who is BANKSY? Not much is known about him, not even his real name, his date and place of birth. His works are mainly satirical takes on politics, pop culture and morality but he hides his real identity from the general public. Last October 2023, Jack and I decided to visit the Banksy Museum…
Stachys Byzantina
Stachys byzantina or Lamb’s Ears, is an evergreen perennial known for its velvety silver leaves resembling lamb’s ear, and its fuzzy flowers. Saw this at the Wilson’s Botanic Gardens. Linked to Cee’s FOTD snd for John’s Cellpic Sunday