A bit of today. 

Handmade purses and bags in linen remnants, and a unique new marketplace find to house all my art materials in. 

 

The ravens have made nests high in the neighbouring gum trees, and are becoming very protective of their young. To prevent more swooping, we decided to lay out a tasty spread for them in the hope they will come to see us as friends not foes. 

Update: we've not been swooped since; not so other pedestrians. Ravens are known to be smart birds - perhaps they favour anyone who feeds them.

 a beautiful night to take washing off the line. 

Spent the afternoon leisurely walking along the Dandenong Creek Trail, camera on the ready. 

Captured were a male and a female Australian Wood Duck,

a Pacific Black Duck,

and an Australian Indigo in flower.

The iconic Australian Kookaburra,

and a beautiful Dusky Moorhen.

 

 After many months of quiet, evening knitting, I have finally finished the knitted lace edging.

The laundry is taking on a distinctly seaside vibe. 

 

Leaf fall from the garden and local bush. Bound with string around unusual sticks they become witch brooms for the hearth. 

 Treat Saturday

8 am.

 

 

 A hint of Spring today. The warmer weather meant I could spend some time outdoors and open up the house to let the fresh air in. Some images today, while others are during the colder grey days during the week. 

 

A quiet evening with Nook Nook and Cosette. 

Dreaming of what I might attempt to knit in future. 

 A cosy candle lit night as the rain softly falls outside. Tried taking some photos this evening, but was soon interrupted by the inquisitive Cosette. A full removal of all the candles ensued before pulling her out of a potential accident. 

The fireplace, which we cant use, was open to the elements when we moved in, so I successfully stopped all draughts from entering by pushing layers of cardboard up into the open space. As a renter, I shouldn't have to attend to such issues, but waiting for action from the real estate agent/landlord is out of the question at this time of the year.