Deck the Halls with Bells and Holly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fa la la la la, la la la laaaaa

This little bird is signing off for Christmas and heading home to her mummy.
Wishing everyone a happy time with family and friends

Ta Daaa!

 

 

 

 

Here it is!  All finished and had a couple of trips into the world.
I like it - I like it
Work finished today and I am excited to be on HOLIDAYS!

It started with an old pair of boots

 Well, actually, it started with another bag I was making for a friend of a friend, for a Christmas Present.  I was so impressed with the new bag I'd made, that I started dreaming of a new one for me.  My current bag has flannellete panels, which is very Wintery . . . well, that's what I told myself for justification!

 I have been hoarding these old worn out boots from a couple of seasons ago. I loved them dearly, so tucked them away in the cupboard thinking that surely I could make something out of them one day.

 The day arrived this week.  I had a rush of inspiration and some new Liberty fabric that I couldn't resist.  I will post another picture of the finished product.  A few nights in the making and my Summer Edition Handbag will be complete.

 This is just a little taste of the other bag, just in case any sneaky peaky eyes are looking!!!

 . . . and I'm still madly obsessed with my birds.  Just fascinating to watch

Thanks Mr. Fothergill

 Clematis

 Lillies

 Amidst all my beautiful flowers and "busy ness"

Mr Fothergill sent me an early Christmas Present.

 Lots and lots of seeds to trial.  This is great, as I am planning on helping out with the Environmental Group at school next year, and this could be heaps of fun to raise them with the children.

 I love to encourage young gardeners.

 This morning when I went out for my garden inspection, I was very excited to see these DARK poppies in flower.  I had to rush back inside and get my camera.  I had bought the frilly ones which flowered, but some other seeds must have slipped into the mix to my delight!

It was lucky that I photographed them, as it is windy today and by the time I got back from Saturday morning jobs, most of the petals had blown off.  I hope the seeds will find a place ready for next year.

Busy Mums

 I've been helping too, making some boiled chook eggs mashed up.  The babies like it for thier breakfast.  It is fascinating to watch these little ones grow and be cared for.

 This little one is from my second avairy.  It has been in a nest with 3 other babies.and it was getting a bit crowded. I found it sitting on top of the nest just now, outside the nest, but not big enough to fly down. I carefully put it into a lower nest, as it was a LONG way to fall where it was.  Mum is still looking after it there, and it wont be long until it can fly.

More baby Canaries amongst the flowers

 These cactus flowers that last so fleetingly, remind me why I keep these plants year after year. 

 This bird is called Cassidy.  The neighbours children had thought she was a boy, and tried breeding with their other bird April, to no avail.  When they brought her over the road, it was only a matter of 2 weeks and she was busily sitting on eggs.

 I have poppy heads everywhere

 . . . and in Avairy No. 2 this little bird is sitting for a second time after already raising 2 lovely babies.  The string that is hanging from this nest, linked up to another nest, and I'm sure it was a telephone line, so the birds could keep in touch while patiently sitting on their tiny eggs.

 Beautiful deep red November Lillies

 Cassidy again, and the neighbourhood children kept visiting, very excited at the prospect of babies.

 Love In The Mist

One of my absolute favourites!

 Here are the parents.  They are dedicated indeed.  Dad is a wonderful singer and whenever Cassidy needs a bath, or a break, he sits on the eggs and keeps them warm.

 Can you see 2 little beaks below?  They are calling "Mum -MUM! ..." I think she is feeding the 3rd one that is in the nest

 Cassidy has been rewarded for her patience.  There are 2 teeny tiny beaks there.  Can you see them?

 It has been a VERY EXCITING Springtime in my garden.



Hatching ... soon

I had some clucky chooks, so my sister found me some fertile eggs at the farm.  It will be 2 weeks on Friday that they've been sitting, so one week after that, we should have some little chickens like these. (I hope)

 Some of my Sewjourn Sewing, finally put the binding on and washed it.  It was my first Zig Zag.

 My cousin's sheep - just lovely.  I think her name is "Jillian"



It's begun . . .

December is here

Week 9 at school

The countdown is on

The silly season is here

Already it's been crazy

A conscious decision today to breathe deeply and . . .

Slow Down