tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post4215377437565937738..comments2024-03-16T03:26:10.413+10:00Comments on a hopeful nature: Here & Now 20Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-59567375280599419702018-04-22T11:30:35.934+10:002018-04-22T11:30:35.934+10:00The whole neighbourhood knows when Sir Steve is he...The whole neighbourhood knows when Sir Steve is heading out in the ute. He doesn't bark on the way home. So funny! Sir Steve sends a "Woof!" in greeting to Oli. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-12835047809721190272018-04-22T08:11:36.405+10:002018-04-22T08:11:36.405+10:00Mmmmm....ANZAC cookies. Delish! Oli is a drive by ...Mmmmm....ANZAC cookies. Delish! Oli is a drive by barker as well, but only in certain locations - I think he knows where he is heading and is shouting out for friends to join him! Pats to Sir Steve from us! Green in Real Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841124852729707667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-43734083869775997242018-04-18T06:43:02.408+10:002018-04-18T06:43:02.408+10:00I've made three sailor tops and have plans for...I've made three sailor tops and have plans for one more. It's lovely to wear and suitable to a range of fabrics. It looks great worn casually with jeans or it's easily dressed up. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-26554799088574899472018-04-17T20:01:52.247+10:002018-04-17T20:01:52.247+10:00A nice autumnal mix of activities and colours. My ...A nice autumnal mix of activities and colours. My girls have been enjoying investigating the different leaf colours around here and crunching the dried piles very vigorously under their feet. If I ever get a chance to sew again I really like the look of that sailor top - looks very comfortable and versatile.Grow Gather Enjoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069999391136930106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-10691821104907302392018-04-17T19:04:13.804+10:002018-04-17T19:04:13.804+10:00I love the range of colours of come from natural d...I love the range of colours of come from natural dyes. Really beautiful. I used a linen and some silk remnants, Ezgi. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-55423892831572499792018-04-17T18:53:44.323+10:002018-04-17T18:53:44.323+10:00I want to try natural dye. Do you use linen or cot...I want to try natural dye. Do you use linen or cotton fabric ? <br /><br />I love pumpkin soup, it is delicious. :) <br /><br />Greetings from Turkey <br />Ezgi ezgihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03209522777312790760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-67210213051996068462018-04-16T06:53:49.601+10:002018-04-16T06:53:49.601+10:00Our city farm runs great workshops, Jo. I've d...Our city farm runs great workshops, Jo. I've done natural dyeing, simple basket weaving and an Intro to Permaculture there so far. Our local library has run great workshops too on topics like organic gardening and native bees. I find it's a great, usually hands-on way to learn. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-84729524193174818952018-04-15T20:58:21.205+10:002018-04-15T20:58:21.205+10:00I am loving those natural dyes as well, Meg. I wou...I am loving those natural dyes as well, Meg. I would like to experiment with them, on my long list of things to do. I think it is such a good idea to book into a workshop sometimes as that's the only way I can carve out the time and motivation, and the courage to try something new. I do love your description of your home days. A wonderful time to treasure:)Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17803297366197086152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-16652976586179708522018-04-14T16:14:55.554+10:002018-04-14T16:14:55.554+10:00Camping sounds lovely, Clarissa. We'd hoped to...Camping sounds lovely, Clarissa. We'd hoped to pitch our little tent in the backyard for a night or two these holidays but the rain and showers put paid to that. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-41108117122547391222018-04-14T14:20:34.507+10:002018-04-14T14:20:34.507+10:00As always, your photo's look amazing and your ...As always, your photo's look amazing and your days sound lovely. I'd love to just spend all my days of the holidays at home, but my kids want to be off with their friends :( At least we have a week of camping next week, so will be nice to hang out and just chill with not much to do.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13692635505109794188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-56501192234753892552018-04-14T05:09:31.014+10:002018-04-14T05:09:31.014+10:00A kayak out there sounds lovely, my friend. Beauti...A kayak out there sounds lovely, my friend. Beautiful day for it! I hope you enjoyed your ordinary afternoon. Did you do some writing or crafting? Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-30302936743055684672018-04-14T05:07:21.425+10:002018-04-14T05:07:21.425+10:00I love ordinary days, Nil. They are my favourites ...I love ordinary days, Nil. They are my favourites because I just get to be at home. I hope you have a lovely weekend too. What have you got planned? Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-69311687786638747652018-04-14T05:06:35.268+10:002018-04-14T05:06:35.268+10:00Thanks, Stephenie. These Honey & Ginger Anzacs...Thanks, Stephenie. These Honey & Ginger Anzacs are delicious. Oaty and a gently spiced with cinnamon and ginger. I will be posting the recipe for them around ANZAC Day (April 25th) which is a day of commemoration here in Australia. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-3362600015164560852018-04-14T05:03:05.025+10:002018-04-14T05:03:05.025+10:00I dyed these fabrics in a workshop in at our city ...I dyed these fabrics in a workshop in at our city farm ages ago, Nanette. Lots of plants from the gardens there were picked and used. I can't remember specifically but eucalyptus leaves, tumeric, berries of malabar spinach, red cabbage were among the plants I worked with that day. We experimented with wrapping the plant material in the cloth too and also using mordants. I have a couple of Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-68877864211710695922018-04-14T04:16:24.417+10:002018-04-14T04:16:24.417+10:00Your 'ordinary' days sound extraordinary:)...Your 'ordinary' days sound extraordinary:)<br />Have a wonderful weekend Meg.Nil @ The Little House by the Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05812637017406376233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-35241349459843496692018-04-14T04:03:15.833+10:002018-04-14T04:03:15.833+10:00As always, I love your writing. Your shawl looks s...As always, I love your writing. Your shawl looks so pretty. Those cookies look healthy and delicious, too.TheAwakenedSoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636961399581011120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-72343927561209425982018-04-13T22:52:34.564+10:002018-04-13T22:52:34.564+10:00Your 'ordinary' days sound just perfect, M...Your 'ordinary' days sound just perfect, Meg. I always enjoy it when I don't have to anywhere and can just potter about at home. Love your dyed fabrics, what did you use? Look forward to seeing what you decide to do with them.Nanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473143331781472223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-22291719828475312502018-04-13T19:25:02.156+10:002018-04-13T19:25:02.156+10:00Autumn leaves are such beautiful colours. Meg:)Autumn leaves are such beautiful colours. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-28471446447650704502018-04-13T18:28:14.391+10:002018-04-13T18:28:14.391+10:00Love the autumn leaf...Love the autumn leaf...Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-79537785149338116852018-04-13T14:41:02.277+10:002018-04-13T14:41:02.277+10:00Just been for an extraordinary kayack on Enogeera ...Just been for an extraordinary kayack on Enogeera Reservoire buy now totally ready for a very ordinary afternoon for the last day of the holiday's. LucyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-7606040187041790932018-04-13T10:21:59.509+10:002018-04-13T10:21:59.509+10:00The days here are still warm too, Sarah, but the m...The days here are still warm too, Sarah, but the mornings have a lovely crispness to them. Having said that, the forecast says 33C anticipated for Sunday. Not very Autumnal! Your blog is lovely, Sarah, I always like to visit and see what you've been knitting. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-78869791097260384132018-04-13T09:44:33.950+10:002018-04-13T09:44:33.950+10:00Ordinary days are often the best days, I find. Sta...Ordinary days are often the best days, I find. Staying at home for a couple of weeks sounds just perfect, too! We're getting cooler evenings here at the moment but the days are still quite warm....I'm hanging out for winter haha!<br />Thank you for joining in again Meg and also for your lovely words about my blog, you're too kind!<br />Sarah xSay Little Henhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11059966714131515884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-71336098049380730512018-04-13T08:23:00.883+10:002018-04-13T08:23:00.883+10:00I'll let her know for you, Chel. Meg:)I'll let her know for you, Chel. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-20568018513852037642018-04-13T08:22:16.390+10:002018-04-13T08:22:16.390+10:00Hi, Fi. The month between Here & Now posts see...Hi, Fi. The month between Here & Now posts seems to fly! I've got heaps of mint growing in the garden and love it mixed into refreshing drinks. I lost one lemon myrtle ages ago and planted another in a different spot. I thought I'd lost it over the scorching Summer but when I moved the pumpkin vine away from that area, there it was! The vine had been shading it all Summer long. Have aMeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-3768471785604927632018-04-13T08:04:28.640+10:002018-04-13T08:04:28.640+10:00Meg I love the colours you have dyed. I still have...Meg I love the colours you have dyed. I still haven't attempted to make a shawl :-) Could you do me a favour? I notice you are able to leave a comment on Clarissa's blog..Simply by the Beach. I can't leave one probably because I am not on Google + so perhaps you could let her know that in case she wants to put a contact form etc. on her blog so comments can be left that way. I couldn&Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.com