Winner of my giveaway and roses in the garden

Beautiful colours in the garden at the moment. Announcing the winner of my give away.  Nettie is the winner, I love her story of Christmas gatherings. Nettie please send me your address and il post the prize.

Pillow cases

Have you ever wondered what to do with odd pillowcases? Mix them up in singles. I think they look great.

A Christmas Giveaway

As a way of saying thankyou for your friendship this year, I am giving away this beautiful guest towel and special Christmas soap. This little excersize is a fun "girl" thing! I want you to tell us of a Christmas ritual or idea for a Christmas get together with your special friend or friends.  It can be an actual event or a plan, I don't mind. Just a bit of pre Christmas fun! All you have to do to enter is follow my blog and share your thoughts.  New followers welcome. Good luck. Closes Sunday 27th November

I've been enjoying baking lately, have you?

I've been enjoying baking lately. Have you? Perhaps you have a great new recipe you would like to share. I'm looking for Christmas ideas for cookie jars. Think my gifts will be home made this year.

The Dublin Bay rose

This gorgeous rose was my Dads favourite. It's blooming at the moment and I think of him every time I water or admire them. I think it's wonderful that flowers connect with memories.  Do you have special roses at your place.?

Studio garden

The garden at my studio I love these little Iris's and these gorgeous  roses. I enjoy watering at the end of the day and just soaking up the colour and perfume. How is your garden ?

Cradle Mt beauty

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We have enjoyed two days of walking at Cradle Mountain. The weather was perfect for walking. I love to get out into the bush. Only one leech and no sore limbs, we have a day to recover before work tomorrow. Hope you have had a nice weekend.  (Our cabin at the Highlander was so comfy and very warm.  Plenty of wildlife and bush around us.)