Business as usual

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nepenthe n. 1. a drug or draught ( or the plant yielding it ) mentioned by ancient writers as

capable of bringing forgetfulness of sorrow or trouble.


2. anything inducing easeful forgetfulness. Also, nepenthes : banishing sorrow.

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"seed"

Well, life has thrown me some enormous hurdles over the last 6 months, on top of moving interstate with 3 children on my own.

I feel, finally, that we are regaining some of our rhythm.

breathe in, breathe out

The construction of ideas and design behind "seed" has been a little slower than anticipated but I will have a 'collection' of sorts to unveil in the new year.

I am very excited at the prospect of realising a dream and seeing it come full circle.

From an idea to sketches to fabric choice to a completed garment.

My clothing has been designed thoughtfully with 'simplicity' being the focus behind the "seed" label.

Being a mum would have to my most frustrating yet soul replenishing job.

It is also my absolute inspiration, married with a desire to see less tastelessness in an environment that has been imbued with immodest, noisy clothing.

Mia

Sailors Rib Scarf

A Christmas gift in process.

Pattern from www.katinkaknits.com via Ravelry.

Knit using gorgeous 100% Australian Merino Wool.

Words

The following was taken from "periwinklebloom".

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"A bit early for resolutions but a friend of mine made a poignant comment recently regarding the many hats we wear as parents.

Her observation rang loud and true that we are rarely 'fully present'. With one toe in, an arm reached out and as ear in yet another direction I tend to overlook the lack of pause in my life.

The rhythmic breath of our everyday is too frenetic and taken for granted without care.

This is not news I am sure, but bears repeating. That we mentally multitask and exist on soundbites is not exactly living. Pragmatic, yes but nourishing, not so much.

As we enter the holiday season with a rush I'll send good energy your way to do less and be more.

A gentle remionder to be present, to engage and to notice your breath."

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Week-end just gone.

New friends found at a local Garage Sale.

This was our Sunday, unrelenting heat (38 C ), blustery winds and dust storms.

It stands to reason......

Small chickens lay small eggs.

For those that asked

Replacing some patterned louvres with clear glass has allowed more light in.

The morning sun streams through here.

I can watch Mia on the swings when washing up.

My model on strike.

Mia has shown great reluctance in having her photo taken lately, she is tired of countless "fashion shoots".

When she sees me walking towards her with 'another' garment to try on and photograph, she runs and hides.

Isn't it funny how at this age they always hide in the same spot.

Coen asked me what my favourite colour was the other day, I told him 'I don't have one', he then pointed out that all my 'treasures' in the kitchen were green.

Hmm, so it would appear my favourite colour is green, I just don't want to upset orange and purple as I am rather fond of them too.

A collection of 'green' things.

New stove, polished floors.

Pictures of the kitchen just before we moved in, as you can see the floors are in the process of being sanded.

It took 4 days to remove the old tiles and masonite that was nailed to the floor.

I have also removed the contact from benches, for some reason I seem to prefer the red paint over orange contact.

There is still much to be done.

First born.........

My beautiful first born.

Laura with her partner Luke.

What an amazing young woman, from the moment she was born she has managed to bring so much happiness to so many lives.

I am immensely proud of her, my whole being wants to burst with pride when I look at her.

I love you more.

Escape

From where I sit in the morning drinking my cup of tea, it looks like these flowers are trying to escape my neighbours yard into mine.

An Australian icon.

How many times were you yelled at to "stop swinging on the clothes line" ?

Guess how much I love you.....

All you need is love.

I am truly blessed.

I love the shadow in this picture.

Introducing

Henny and Penny.

These gorgeous girls moved in several weeks ago now and are part of the family.

They lay the smallest eggs I have ever seen for chickens but then they are very small chickens. The breed is known as Pekin.
I'm not sure why but I seem to derive a great deal of pleasure by just sitting quietly watching these birds scratch around the yard. I find it incredibly relaxing and satisfying to see them catching bugs and insects in and around the yard and vege patches.


I am in spiral mode at the moment and am looking forward to upcoming holiday in Queensland.

Visiting with oldest daughter Laura.
I canot express in words how much I have missed her over the last 5 months.

I know she is a big girl now, working and living with boy friend, yet it only feels like yesterday when I held her in my arms for the first time.

Number one son is turning 11 in 4 sleeps, where does the time go........

All we need .....................

is a couple of chickens.

You wouldn't believe how difficult it has been trying to source poultry.

On a completely different note, I have managed to purchase 5 metres of the most gorgeous fabric, 95% wool / 5 % cashmere in Silver (colour).

As soon as, (I seem to utter this an awful lot lately) I have completed my purchases for autumn/winter (fabrics) I will post pictures of new line specifically for the Northern Hemispere which will be for sale on Etsy.

Life has just been an endless hurdling event in recent months, I feel I am almost out of breath, quite literally.

We need rain, rain and rain.

Windows and happiness delivered via Australia Post

I Love the front window in our new house, dirt and all.

One of the main reasons for purchasing this particular property, was the abundance of natural light and a generous sized backyard.

The chook house has been erected waiting now for the arrival of our foul friends.

Cubby house soon.

Look what came for me today.

A package from Linnet.

Every boy

A little surprise for Coen when he returns from having school holidays in Queensland with his father.

I love Etsy.

Visit www.ashleyg.etsy.com to view more of her work.




Introducing Coen, my son. He is aged 10 years.

I feel so empty when they are gone, it is much too quiet.

Musing

For Mia Part 2

I purchased this gorgeous pillow for Mia from mummysam.

You can visit her shop at www.mummysam.etsy.com and view all of her delightful creations.

It was a very difficult decision to pick just one, but we settled on Sally's Porridge as it is Mia's favourite breakfast.

For Mia

Changes

A new house, a new town, a new state.


A new life.


Moving is never easy, especially for children.

I battled within, agonised, over a decision to move.

Etsy

Soon, I will be opening a shop on Etsy.

seed
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Simplistic in design and colour.

Created in small editions, handmade upon order.

An adventure

Finally a cloudless Sunday, and spare time to enjoy it.

A drive, a small country town market and an adventure.

Renew.

Perhaps a prince ?

Conversationalist

There is much to discuss.

Pensive

Inspiration

Simplistic

Simplistic in design and colour.

Classic yet contemporary.

black, white, natural and shades of grey.

Germinate

A tiny seed of an idea.

Some seeds of doubt.

Germinate

Grow

Seed Design

From little things, big things grow.