The Hut Chronicles

Today was warm. We stayed at home keeping inside where it was cooler. Eventually in the heat of the early afternoon the girls were tired eno...

The Michelia hedge is flowering well this year. I love the furry brown sepals almost as much as the creamy flowers. A quick post, we...

Thank you for your supportive comments yesterday, I'm glad that I'm not alone in the feelings I expressed. The girls ended up sleepi...

Well so far so good. Today I start Blogtober Fest. We planted tulips in the flower garden over two years, but we didn't lift the bulbs...

Our garden comes to the party just at the right time. Although I have quite a few white trumpet Christmas lilies, they are usually not ready...

I tend to feel I need to write a lot for my blog posts to be legitimate . But that's silly isn't it? I love going back and just look...

I haven't had many flowers to post recently, but finally spring is on it's way.  I picked a selection of white flowers for the table...

24 degrees Celsius? In mid May? The roses continue to give bunches of blooms and it's only their first year. This morning I picked r...

So yesterday afternoon I totally undid any calm or peace I may have felt after pregnancy yoga by my second attempt at maternity bra shopping...

The last few nights we've been enjoying fresh produce picked just before dinner from our garden. The peas and broad beans are abundant a...

Sorry for the break in blogging posts. I have come down with a head cold which is harder to shake than normal, so am resting (on doctors ord...

The grass is taking off at the moment at the hut. Rob spent a happy day in the orchard with his scythe getting the grass down, although I su...

Today has been a long day. Claudia woke us at 5am with persistent whining. This is not totally unusual, she jumped up on Rob, yet we still ...

I like the ying and yang of this weeks Monday's Menu photo collage. Chocolate cherry cupcakes  made with a jar of Bonne Maman cherry pre...

Today dawned grey and a little gloomy, especially in comparison to yesterday, which was a lovely, balmy, 24 degrees. About the perfect tempe...

I'm saving most of my flower photos for Friday (finally have some flowers to share!) But in looking for something to share in today...

Sometimes it's good to remind myself of the good things in life, the beautiful things, the furry friends who make me smile. Of blu...

I'm joining in a new post theme with the lovely Sarah from Molly's Maison . She posted a perfect collection of neon pink objects. ...

Hello Friday. Your arrival is most welcome. Thank you for your lovely comments on my post about my extended visit to the Hobart airport ye...

I could get used to a 4 day week I think! Just quickly a garden update more for my own benefit, perhaps, than yours. Despite the cold wea...