Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Tuesday's Treasures - my harmonica


I'm giving myself (and you if you want!) an excuse to take photos of all the wonderful things I love. Every Tuesday I will be hosting 'Tuesday's treasures', where I will post photos of my chosen object for the week. Many photos probably! 
Do you want to join me?
Your treasure might be something you've just purchased or acquired, or something you've had a while. It might be brand spanking new, or second hand. Who cares? I want to see it! 


This is actually one of my newest things, no antiques this week! But it brings back some very old and special memories for me.
My harmonica!
 Last year I decided I wanted to learn the harmonica (or harp to us try hard muso's!).
My great-grandfather Cecil used to play for my brother, sister & I when we were kids. He passed away when I was 10, but I still have vivid memories of him playing vigorously for us while slapping his knee or jumping around the lounge room! He could even play while standing on his head. He had talent that man!
 While I don't think I'm going to be able to master the headstands, I would like to be able to belt out a tune or two on this baby. Imagine the get-togethers!
This is the only photo I could find at my house of Pop. That's him in front, with me on his knee.

Ultimately, I would like to take a little bit from each of my grandparents to incorporate into my life. The best bits from each of them!

From Cecil, his rad harmonica skills
From his wife Lucy (in front), her amazing scones, baked fresh with every visit.
From Arthur (back right), his relaxed nature. He was such a gentle soul.
From Doreen (back, second from left), her dance style! And I have her looks already!
From Ellen (not pictured), her love of all animals (she often took in orphaned joeys and would have them hanging in a pillowcase from the kitchen door!). And her farmhouse decor!

I could go on forever about these lovely people, all gone except Doreen. They were exceptional people! I guess I could say they are my treasures!

What are your treasures? Please share!

Monday, January 30, 2012

Matt Corby.....{drool}

Geebuz Loiuse, I think I'm in love...
 How awesome is this guy?! Serious! His voice, those eyes...aaahhhhhh...
He's come a long way since his Australian Idol days. I did think he was a bit cute back then, but he was only like 16 so how wrong!! But those eyes...
Now he's all grown up and has such a man look and such a man voice and is a man not a boy! So now I can swoon and it is ok!
Have you heard this version of Brother? A-MA-ZING!!
I dare you to watch this and not have a little tear!

Do you like?

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Fluffy goodness

These cuties arrived to our little farm yesterday...
 Some with bare legs, some with fluffy legs...
5 little chicks to add to our brood...they are just so cute!

Friday, January 27, 2012

A most wonderful day

For the last few years, every Australia Day has been spent at a family friend's place. It is a big bash, at least 50 or 60 people attend each year, maybe more! It's a day we all look forward to.
 The setup is amazing! There's a tennis tournament (with a trophy to be won!), a great games room with verandah looking out over the paddocks, and of course there's the 120m waterslide into the dam. What more could you want for Australia Day?
 The ramp at the top is new, for a better, quicker take off!
 A bit of a spill!
Watch this video - it is the making of the waterslide! They are such dags!
 The new, smaller kids waterslide
 What's Australia Day without friendly sheep?
 We even had a little beach this year!
 Best friends Walter & Alby
 We finished the day off with a Macca's tea and bubbles at Lake Wendouree, then watched the fireworks.
It was such a fabulous day!

How did you spend Australia Day?

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Crafting bliss!

Oh happy day!
I have finally got myself a craft table/area for all my bits and bobs!
Remember my disgraceful craft cupboard? Clean!
I've got a feeling I'll be spending a lot of time here!

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Tuesday's Treasures - a vintage mixer

I'm giving myself (and you if you want!) an excuse to take photos of all the wonderful things I love. Every Tuesday I will be hosting 'Tuesday's treasures', where I will post photos of my chosen object for the week. Many photos probably! 
Do you want to join me?
Your treasure might be something you've just purchased or acquired, or something you've had a while. It might be brand spanking new, or second hand. Who cares? I want to see it! 



I've had this beauty for a few years now. She sits on my kitchen shelf looking lovely, along with some other old kitchen paraphernalia.
See her up the top there?
 Look at her cool green stripes!
Look! She can come apart and become a hand mixer too!

I absolutely love the look of these old appliances. They have so much more character than modern day ones!

So what do you have for me this week everyone? Show me your treasures!




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