The Red Wren

Operation De-Yellow

Operation de-yellow has begun in earnest. Since my previous post I have put paint colour cards up on the wall, narrowed it down to two greens and painted random blobs with sample pots. The paint it still wet so I’m not entirely sure how it will look yet, but I’m already not sure about the greens. I want crisp green, a green that reminds me of succulents in the sun, these greens, while very pretty and fresh seem to lean a bit more toward aqua. I’ll see how they look ...

Our Home

Painting

A little project I have just started it to repaint my study/craft room. Present: At present it’s yellow from the picture rails down, cream above, with cream/ivory curtains and all my furntiture is pine. The problem? Between the cream, yellow and pine the room takes on a yellowy glow that ...

Life and Outings

Celebrate!

Crack open a bottle of wine and celebrate! Are they stars? Fireworks? …………………………… …………….. …… No! It’s rain! Wonderful rain.

Our Home, Sewing and Craft

Embroidery

Last weekend my sister and I went on a vert short trip to Warburton (no sooner had we arrived, we heard on the ABC that they were advising that tourists keep out of the area). I did manage to purchase this gorgeous handmade felt and embroidery hanging from a second hand shop for $2, so the trip ...

Food & Recipes

Fish’n’chips anyone?

Moroccan Swordfish with Oven Baked Wedges and Lime This meal was absolutely delicious and very easy to prepare: You’ll need: Swordfish fillets, or any other firm white fish Potatoes (ours are home grown!) Tomatoes (cherry would work better) Moroccan seasoning Thyme Limes To cook: Cut ...

Food & Recipes

Munchy Monday

It’s time I start blogging about the everyday again. Hiatus has lasted long enough and I’ve found myself moping a lot rather than being constructive. Tonight’s dinner is a yummy zucchini and lentil soup with wholemeal sourdough. The great thing about this soup is you ...

Sewing and Craft

I haven’t felt like blogging about much other than the fires since Saturday, but today I need to take time out and thank my wonderful Sugar and Spice Apron Swap partner Teresa. My package arrived last night and it was just the thing I needed to make me smile. My new apron is gorgeous, ...

Update

Update- Fires

Like everyone I’m currently just shocked at how horrific these fires actually are. I haven’t been personally affected, but just by going to work today I heard stories from people who are. People who have friends who’ve lost homes, people who have friends who’ve lost ...

Update

We interrupt the usual format of this blog…

To bring you water. Water is a topic constantly on the lips of those of us in Victoria trying to keep our gardens going. Most of us have some sort of water saving system in place whether it be the grey water, tanks or a bin! Due to the distinct lack of rain, Hubby and I grew concerned that our ...