local charm and produce . . .

 . . . sunday . . .

 just the 2 of us and of course the "big belly" slowly exploring and negotiating our way around our

local organic markets.

our recent farm visit has inspired our little family to enjoy more of the 

fresh produce at our city farm. 

a basket or oranges, banana's and a bunch of kale purchased.

 herbs and fruit trees inspected and of course chickens to visit and chat with.

home to bake apple and cinnamon muffins . . . 

snuggled in for books and we slept the afternoon away . . . just what we needed really!

we made these with our fresh kale. you can't just stop at one, two or three. yum!

Creating Christmas Magic...

Christmas celebrations are now in full swing at our house...the tree went up with the help of eager little hands. Angels are hung, candles have been lit, fairy lights are twinkling and a turkey was cooked and enjoyed. We even had the enjoyment of Nana's Christmas pudding which we topped with warm custard for dessert. The best part of our weekend was turning of all the lights and eating Christmas pudding together under our twinkling tree...admiring our gorgeous decorations, lights and humming "One little Christmas tree" and "Let it snow"

Part two...

Yamba is 4 hours south of Brisbane...on the NSW coast. 

 Yamba is relatively untouched ~ famous for it's charming little village, surf breaks, spotless beaches, fresh seafood and the historic lighthouse that is perched high above the stunning Main beach...

He tells us he wants to swim like a dolphin, be fast like a shark and his favourite friends are the fish, whales and "dolph". He really is turning into such a water boy...we can't get him out of the bath, every time we step into the garden he asks for the hose, swimming lessons are a laugh {gulping water along the way} the water was like ice in Yamba...that didn't stop him!

That cute little hand and that fun shirt fabric makes me smile...and yes part two had to happen ~ we had so much beach fun! 

Part one...

This little beach getaway was my parents...we crashed it for a couple of days and so pleased we did. They found a little beach cottage gem. Filled with nostalgic charm and endless water views...i love details and this little cottage was filled with so many lovely details. Huge seashells holding back the doors to every room, recycled furniture, wooden boats perched on crooked shelves, vintage books,  hooks holding deckchairs, pale blues mosaic tiles filled the bathroom and worn wooden floor boards with gaps holding bucket loads of salty sand.

Delight as we watched a group of dolphins play in the waves...it made his afternoon and he keeps talking about them.

Gorgeous...........i know!

Salt and sand...

 We talked about sailing away in that little boat...sailing to see his

Aunty Lou. 

Rug up...it's cold and your Autumn is beautiful. x

Shades of blue...

I'm not sure if it's because I have a little boy...

but I am noticing gorgeous shades of blue....dotted through my photographs. 

i love everything about this old sandpit boat...

i don't go anywhere without a ball....you can just see our favourite globe ball

 poking out of my beach bag

he has his daddy's eyes... twinkling blue

a vintage desk, globe and a wooden tool kit...what's not to love

 about these old treasures

crisp blue skies, cold water and the sun just setting...a very happy boy.

Perfectly old wares...

This weekend we had no real expectations....it was expected to rain, flood, rain, rain, rain....instead we had stunning blues skies, a cool crisp breeze, mornings and afternoons at the beach....perfectly good coffee, moments with an old friend, discovered some amazing old wares and quality time together.

Next time you are on the Gold Coast you have to spend some time at Gov's Espresso {Broadbeach}....you will find a lot more than a good espresso!

One of those little moments....

First lesson back....it was a proud moment for all of us!

Lots of bubble blowing, kicking, singing and giggles....oh, and "look at me" 

Little glass bottles filled with silver glitter...we called it pirate treasure. 

It rained all day...playdough was made and little dough scissors added to the playdough box. We enjoyed sleep, baking and painting our latest find white...a wooden sandpit in the shape of a boat. 

Oh, and a morning with the girls...Mum and my sister. 

Valentino Retrospective - Past/Present/Future at the Gallery of Modern Art

One hundred exquisite haute couture garments

I loved it...the collection was sophisticated, stylish, timeless and very glamorous.