Today was a beautiful pre-Spring day. I love Spring. Don't get me wrong I adore Winter too but there is something in Spring that whispers of promise. In our neighbourhood the intoxicating smell of Daphne and Boronia is in the air and the bulbs pop up out of the ground with their sunny heads, sometimes taking me by surprise. Our garden has been tended by only 4 families in the 60 years it has been here and each have left something behind. This year two pink hyacinths appeared, beautiful and scented and unexpected.
Loads of Daffodils, Jonquils and such are flowering this year also after a bit of work last year getting into overloaded beds and recovering long forgotten bulbs. Every day The Munchkin brings new ones in from the garden and we replace the faded ones and admire their beauty. Today she sketched their shadows in an awe inspiring self-guided art project, and she has also pressed one between books to draw tomorrow. Her creativity and love of nature and everything around her is humbling.
I took advantage of the beautiful sunshine today and photographed my pile of Vintage Sheet treasure from my Oppie road trips. The soft faded orange one, although a double size, is brightening up our bed at the moment which is still in Winter mode with thick vintage woollen blankets keeping us toasty.
One of each of the pinks will be going into a little time capsule of vintage treasure that I have planned for The Munchkin. We all know how quickly these sheets and linens are disappearing and I would love for The Munchkin to have access to a few, if not for her then her own children. It seems so far away, and yet so near sometimes.
I have been fortunate to meet many wonderful, generous and kind hearted people since joining the crafty world, both online via blogs, and in person. One of these amazing people is Emma who I blogged about here. We have been exchanging little found treasures and things and she has just gifted The Munchkin and I these gorgeous origami balls, one from a vintage map and the other (and the wee one) from vintage Golden Books. Emma, The Munchkin gently kissed hers when I gave it to her and truly treasures it - thankyou x
We have been busy getting our house back into shape for a run of Open Homes we have planned to get our house sold. There is still bits and pieces at The Cottage and our lazy housekeeping ways have gotten a little out of control. Yesterday I got into the bedrooms and The Munchkin styled her bedside table all by herself. It is so hard to not take over, being the control freak that I am, however left to her own devices she is so creative and I love seeing things through her eyes.
After this super long , and somewhat disjointed post, I'll leave you with the afternoon sun streaming into our now tidy bedroom.
Happy almost-Spring everyone!
Yours in anticipation,
Allana xxx
So much spring loveliness there. Though I'm wondering if and when my daffodils will flower this year. Yours look so bright and cheerful on the windowsill.
ReplyDeleteYour house is looking lovely Allana, I love the pic that looks through your kitchen window... there's nothing like a bunch of daffs to welcome Spring. The days are getting longer here too, it's raining today but yesterday was actually hot.
ReplyDeleteSpring should be a better time to sell Allana, I'm crossing my fingers for you x
p.s. I totally get what you said about dressses in your comment to me yesterday x
Yay! Happy (almost) spring!
ReplyDeleteI can almost smell the scent of your garden. Daffodils are always a reminder that Spring is on it's way :)
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Don't mind a disjointed post! Love the vintage sheets and that you are putting some away for your child. This is a great idea as I often wonder about what will happen eventually to all these goodies. What we are using now (if newer) will be come vintage one day too I suppose?
ReplyDeleteooh I'm so glad she liked it, it's not the most exciting present for a little girl, but it was pretty :) The photo of Ella cuddling that little pup that you IG posted is just about the most beautiful thing I have ever seen! hope you get a print of it done!! xx
ReplyDeleteoh yes, the sweet smell of spring. it's close! That stack of vintage sheets is to die for!
ReplyDeletefirst time here. i'll be back!
rachel
Lovely spring photos, we head home tomorrow for a visit and I am hoping for some crisp air and a little bit of rugging up for a bit. A year of summer can get exhausting.
ReplyDeleteYour vintage sheet stash is making me totally jeal! Am loving the feel of spring in the air too. Bring it :)
ReplyDeletep.s your bedroom looks so lovely and tranquil. Happy weekend!
Happy Spring Allana lots of lovely warm sunshine back at ya. XXX
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