Wonderful Weekend Weather......

Here I am again!! I must report on last weekend's adventures before too much time passes! The weekend treated us to wonderful warm weather - a taste of summer to come! On Saturday a number of friends gathered at my home for our inaugural "Saturday Crafting Circle"! It was a great gathering of friends with an interest in a wide range of crafts. I think it would be fair to say that more talking was achieved than stitching!! I didn't manage many photos but here is a tiny taste of things to come.........

The start of Suzanne's applique quilt - watch as it progresses.....



Glorious bunch of parsley - a gift from Ella's garden

Sunday saw me ambling around the annual Maitland Garden Ramble. This long time initiative of the Maitland Black & White Committee aims to raise funds for Vision Australia. It was a lovely ramble through the lower Hunter country side and the gardens we visited were wonderful - a great credit to the commitment and vision of their owners. Well done to all involved in the preparation of the gardens and organisation of the event! A small glimpse of the beautiful sights on offer....

May there be much enjoyment & sunshine in your life. Until the next post, K....................

Summer at last.........

It's been a while since my last post, so here's a post especially to welcome summer. Summer has arrived in all its beauty with a welcome burst of lovely warm days and clear blue skies. This weekend was especially wonderful - it even gave us a hot 30 degree day yesterday! So I hope you have also enjoyed a relaxing weekend.

Before I get to the events of this weekend I must tell you about my trip to the city last weekend! Last Sunday I travelled to Sydney to visit the Kirribilli Art & Design Markets. A long time favourite of mine the markets are held on the second Sunday of each month - for more information see here

I must confess I had a special reason to visit the markets to catch up with my lovely niece Merran & other family members. Merran was working on a stall selling a wonderful range of products created by the very talented Peta of Smitten. The girls did a roaring trade offering a lovely range of scented candles with a wide range of delicious scents to warm your home. I bought a Lemongrass & Sage scented candle and am enjoying the gentle spicey aroma. I recommend a visit to the Smitten website: Smitten - also check out the link to their blog for some delicious recipes. You can also visit the Smitten stall at the Mosman Markets on the first Saturday in October.



Peta & Merran and the gorgeous Smitten stall

Apart from visiting markets I continue to embrace the freedom of retirement and exploring the world of textiles and crafts. This weekend I enjoyed the company of friends for our inaugural sewing day and yesterday I delighted the senses with a visit to the annual Maitland Garden Ramble – but more about those events in my next post.

I hope you enjoy a creative week. Until the next post, K....