The Days of August

There’s something so special and particular about August to me that I am forever sad when we reach the last day. It’s the light that changes by the moment; it’s the bursts of bright sunshine and the sudden sharp showers that sometimes even morph into hailstones. It’s the wonder of my heart-wattle that comes [...]

November 14th, 2016|

Thirty White Egrets

Thirty Egrets ~ Judith Wright McKinney  Once as I travelled through a quiet evening, I saw a pool, jet-black and mirror-still. Beyond, the slender paperbarks stood crowding; each on its own white image looked its fill, and nothing moved but thirty egrets wading - thirty egrets in a quiet evening. Once in a lifetime, [...]

July 15th, 2016|

A tapestry treasure

We have a new treasure in The Burrow .... in the bedroom. Look at this exquisite tapestry cushion, created by Jules Taylor, of Mercurious ( http://www.mercurious.com.au/ ) using antique textiles and each piece lovingly crafted .... our cushion is a miraculous match in tones and texture with this dear old chair that belonged to [...]

June 2nd, 2016|

Summer Morning

There are always pictures to be found ... early this morning, with a forecast of over 40 degrees, I was out with the Airedales about 6.30. The light on the newly baled paddocks was breath taking. The smell of fresh hay on the breeze intoxicating. And a tiny sprig of Ironbark blossom reminded me [...]

December 21st, 2015|
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