I must apologise for my absence. My computer is still suffering the ill effects of a nasty virus and I must admit it has been kind of nice. I also re-arranged our lounge room which means we need a longer co-axle cable to plug the TV back in and we haven't gotten around to doing that either. I am keeping up with all your blogs but have been a bit slack logging in to comment. Mr HMH has even commented that when he gets home late from work he doesn't sit and watch mindless TV but picks up a book, then goes to sleep. I am doing the same and not losing hours sitting up on the computer all night, so finally breaking my long term insomnia! Simple things that are making a huge different to our sanity levels around here!
Anyway, just an update on a few things that have been happening since we unplugged...
The small vintage tooled leather bag above is my favourite Oppie find in ages! It was only a few dollars and is the perfect size for The Munchkin. I was waiting for my turn at the counter and looking around as you do and spotted it in the window. I had one of those classic hard core Oppie shopper moments where your heart skips a beat and you audibly gasp and race towards the item... completely prepared to beat off anyone else that might dare to get in your way haha.
The large bag was a gorgeous gift from a dear friend a while ago, I love that The Munchkin and I can be all matchy now :)
I have also: Made a batch of Lemon Cordial from our neighbours lemons. With a sprig of Chocolate Mint from oour garden it makes a refreshing Summer drink, or is equally as scrummy served warm to sooth sore throats...
Read this incredible book that I had to buy a copy of so hubby could finish reading. If you are in to local food/slow food, growing your own food, sustainable practices or food ethics this is the book for you. I am completely inspired and have a little project in the works that I may share soon...
Found
this awesome new cafe that we will be going to as often as possible. Real, local food, great service and a gorgeous setting. Just the kind of place I always expect to find but am often disappointed with. When you order a Chai and are asked if you would like it to be made with milk, and then have honey arrive with out asking... oh yes, that is my kind of heaven...
The Munchkin has been painting outside in the glorious weather... with attitude of course...
I ADORE our outside sink and can't wait till we plumb it in permanently. It is so handy outside for gardening, crafting and general outdoor living...
Getting together with a fantastic group that are working to set up a local Steiner School and enjoying the abundant garden, orchard and climbable trees in the grounds of the proposed site...
... and most recently, cooking up a huge boiling of Tomato sauce just like my Nan always did. The house smelt so amazing and I love that every time I use it I feel like I am home. It may sound strange but having had it my whole life except for the last few years, being able to have it again now makes me feel like I'm finally putting down roots, more grounded or something. Smell and taste are powerful senses.
Well if you got this far, thanks! It was nice to ramble to you again, I'll try to be back a bit more frequently.
Yours in sauce heaven,
Allana xx