The weather, like my mind, is unpredictable at the moment. It is Spring after all. Some days we run barefoot in the waves, remembering what summer feels like and getting excited at its approach (LOVE). And I think of the daily collection of sand we’ll bring home in clothes and shoes (NOT LOVING). The need […]
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Fun simple flower craft
This week we came across these wonderful cardboard flowers from the Warehouse Stationery. They are so handy to have for impromptu play-dates. The girls have really enjoyed decorating them with a variety of materials. For these flowers Charlotte used wool (left) and glitter glue (right): The beautiful flowers below were decorated using old magazines (left) […]
Spring Crafts with Children
The start of a new season always motivates me to search out craft ideas to do with my children. There is an overwhelming selection of wonderful ideas on the Internet. Here are a few lovely finds that I’m looking forward to doing (if I can find an opportunity to get to a craft store and […]
Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s party!” ~ Robin Williams
I think that no matter how old or infirm I may become, I will always plant a large garden in the spring. Who can resist the feelings of hope and joy that one gets from participating in nature’s rebirth? ~Edward Giobbi And Spring arose on the garden fair, Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere; […]
Loving, Not Loving lately…
Whoop! Whoop! Spring is sooooo ready to spring (1 September officially in New Zealand). Strawberries are in the supermarket (all be it Australian ones), daffodils are blooming in the garden and filling our vases, the buds on the silver birch tree in the garden (one of our few deciduous trees, marker of the seasons and […]
Spring Cheer
The past couple of week’s have been marred by lingering colds and days off school and Kindi. However the girls haven’t been so ill that they’ve lolled around at home all day, so they’ve still needed a run out in the fresh air by mid-afternoon. Thankfully, fine spring weather has given us plenty to smile […]
Spring cleaning vibes are in the air
It’s been a week of sunshine and warm, winter temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees. Whilst Sophie has been at afternoon Kindi I’ve been busy tackling a list of jobs that I need to do in the house and garden. It’s great having a little extra time. With spring just over a month away, and […]
Bloomin Beautiful!
Just a quick post of some sunny cheer before we finally head off. It really was magnificent today and with the clocks having sprung forward we really are embracing the lighter evenings and warmer days. We joined the celebrations of the Spring Festival at the Botanical Gardens today. Poor ‘ole Charli still isn’t A1 and […]
Bug off germs: Leave us in peace to admire the tulips
It’s the start of the annual ‘Spring Festival‘ this Sunday in Wellington’s Botanical Garden. Tulip Sunday on 28 September kicks the winter blues away and calls in the joy and colour of Spring. The festivities continue throughout the two-week school holidays, culminating in a Family Picnic on Sunday 12 October. These photographs weren’t taken this […]
Spring has Sprung!
With spring sunshine warming the veins it was the perfect excuse to get the beer tap flowing and enjoy some good cheer with friends.