Hello everyone , hope all is well in your part of the world and for those that celebrate an enjoyable Easter.
Our Easter started with fine weather enabling John and I to finally start tackling the start of the garden restoration attacking the overgrown wisteria and removing a too large pittosporun tree . The tree was self-sown from next door and is quite a nice tree but way too large for the spot and has a massive root system . A garden is always a work in progress, progress just happens a bit slower these days, but I am fine with that.
On Easter Sunday we actually woke to a much needed rainy day . Our son Zac , daughter in law Sarah and our grandsons Harry and Hamish were in Launceston for Easter and joined us for lunch . A break in the weather gave us the chance to get some photos of the boys in John’s MG , they had fun pretending to drive and playing with the horn (it is rather loud ).
Unfortunately, not the best of photos as I seem to have focused on John but a rare chance to get the three generations all together.
A sad note to Easter as one of our MG girls lost her battle with cancer . Judy and I developed a close bond after my cancer diagnosis in 2023 as she had a breast cancer journey seven years previously . When we were travelling in late 2023 Judy found out that her cancer had returned , this time both breast cancer and cancer in her spine. Rest in peace Judy, you are now pain free . My thoughts are with her husband and family.
After the sad news we felt the need for a walk and for once I remembered to take my camera along . The first shot was taken at the new University of Tasmania building which I rather like , unlike others in the community who describe the building as a glorified shed .
The next stop on our walk was the Verge Hotel and its corten steel sculptures by Tasmanian artists Folko Cooper and Marine Craig. This guy is so impressive in both size and details .
The old style suitcases by the same artists are on the hotel’s forecourt and make a perfect entrance, to say nothing of a great photo opportunity.
Once again my outfit is a mix of old favourites , possibly the last outing for the season for my black Rundholz dress which I wore over a mesh top and then added my Comme de Garcon tunic . I actually styled the outfit around the orange and black tights I found tucked away in my closet . Accessories were a mix of thrifted bangles , an orange necklace , a little black thrifted hat and much loved Trippen shoes.
Recently I have been sorting through my coats in preparation for Winter . I will admit to having quite a few collected over many years , some bought new , others second hand and a mix of wool , leather and man made fibers. One coat that will make an appearance this Winter after languishing unworn for many moons is a mahogany leather one that I bought in England back in 1975 and fell out of favour with me (I think it was the colour) but am seeing it anew and rather like it.
Have a good week everyone.
Lovely outfit and lovely photos of the little ones – and the car! I do like the hair and the tights combo. Your hair is such a great colour. When I have had both my eyes done I’m thinking of doing something radical with my hair! But what??? Warmer or bleach blonde – hmmm!
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Thank you so very much Penny . I don’t post photos of the boys very often but rather liked these and have their parents permission to do so. I am pleased to have my coloured hair back it does feel like me. I will be interested what you decide on your hair colour . The only thing I would say about the bleach blonde is be careful it doesn’t eash you out too much – be advised by the hairdresser .
So sorry to read about your friend, such a terrible disease.
On a happier note I look forward to seeing photos of you wearing the mahogany leather coat.
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Thank you so much Susan for your kind words.
I am looking forward to wearing the leather coat again after so many years.
I love the shot of all three generations! We are only three, too. It will be several years before a fourth generation. I am so sorry about your friend’s passing. May her memory be for a blessing.
I love your outfit, but I wonder if those shoes are difficult to walk in. I think I’d be tripping all over in them. They are just so cool that I’d probably still wear them!
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Thank you so very much Marsha for your kind words.
Not sure we will experience the fourth generation in our lifetime – hope you do.
Actually the shoes are comfortable and easy to walk in – that said I am careful about walking downhill or on unsteady ground in them.
I’m so sorry to hear that your friend has lost her battle with cancer.
Otherwise, it sounds like you had an enjoyable Easter. Spending time with family and going for a walk are some of the best things one can do to alleviate sadness.
I’m loving the steel sculptures and your outfit is fabulously quirky, as always! xxx
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Thank you so much Ann , Judy will be missed by all who knew her. I agree a walk is always a good idea and it was a mild day to enjoy being outside.
Hi Jill,
The boys are growing fast! (probably would have liked to go faster in the car too!).
I love the suitcases and your photo with them is beautiful, thank goodness travel accessories
are much more manageable these days.
We have done a couple of very big chops in our small front garden; the giant birds of paradise
were too big and we were extra worried after Jerry Colby-Williams from Gardening Australia fame
warned of their enormous root systems. So now, we await the breaking down of the bases over winter,
exercise patience (very difficult!), and pleade forgiveness from the blue eyed honey eaters who came for their breakfast nectar every morning. They actually came several times after the flowers – and the trees – were gone, forever hopeful they would appear maybe.
Gardens evolve and after my very large garden I’m amazed how constant a small garden can be and how wonderful.
I look forward to seeing you in the leather coat.
Love,
Elizabeth.
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Thank you so very much Elizabeth . The boys are growing up very quickly , seems no time since they were babies and yes they would love a spin in the car but no seat belts so not for a while yet.
So true about todays travel – much less fuss with the luggage .
I didn’t know about the roots on the birds of paradise so you were wise to remove them , hope the birds return and find another treat in your garden.
That’s very sad news about your friend, Jill. I’m very sorry.
On a brighter note you look fantastic and I love those Tasmanian sculptures you’re posing with.
I can’t believe how grown-up your handsome grandsons are, it doesn’t seem like five minutes since they were babies.
That coat you’ve dug out of hibernation sounds gorgeous! xxx
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Thank you for your kind words Vix. I know the boys have grown up so very quickly , goes to prove how quickly time flies. The sculptures are most impressive and made a great back drop.The last few days have a real Winter chill so no doubt the coat will make an appearance soon.