Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Colours of a Summer Christmas


 a HUGE vintage picnic basket,lined with gingham and all the elastic compartments for plates and cutlery cost $2 at the local charity shop













a sweet little vintage glass pin dish 50c




one way to break a drought is to put up outside Christmas lights up....it's sure to rain

















We put 2 trees up...an artificial one in the front sitting room window and a fresh pine in the family room













dusk




lush veg garden...tomatoes are huge



fruit ripening in the orchard...plums,nectarines,pears









early summer roses
















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13 comments:

  1. The way to make it rain is by putting up lights--haha! Your garden and views are just stunning. I love all your colorful and vintage ornaments too. Thanks for sharing :)

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  2. Your roses are beautiful. They must smell so juicy! Hi, girls! (I must always say hi to the girls!) You are the first (and only?) Australian blog I am following, I believe, and I am having fun with roses from the garden and decorated Christmas trees being in close proximity to one another! I don't think the novelty will wear off - ever! I am more than a little jealous about your tomato plant. I did not have a good tomato all summer here in North Carolina! My own grape tomatoes were sweet and juicy, but I think it got too hot to grow the large ones. They would rot on the vine before they were ready for harvest. Maybe this spring we will try something else.

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  3. The picknick basket is a wonderful find and the views from your home over the garden to the hills is just spectacular. Lovely Christmas decorations and then the roses, I almost envy you we have to wait till June before they bloom again.

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  4. Very nice! Love all the pictures...the roses are gorgeous!

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  5. What a beautiful photo looking into the mirror! And I love lots of red and white! Beautiful roses and lavender flowers! Happy holidays, Diane

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  6. I love that vintage thermos, looks like you're all set for a picnic. Thanks for sharing your beautiful decor and lovely blooms at Vintage Inspiration Party.

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  7. Oh how wonderful, blue sky, a lush garden, fantastic roses and a decoration made with love - you're brighting up my grey and rainy december days! Great!!!
    Have a happy happy holiday season
    Elisabeth

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  8. I want to spend Christmas at your house...look at that view!! Incredible. I love the picnic basket. So sweet. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Bliss. Jo

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  9. How very pretty! Love your picnic basket, view, bowl of vintage lovelies and decorations! Merry Christmas to you and a Happy New Year! xo Karen

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  10. Love that basket its so pretty , Your blog brightens up a dull English day , Your home and garden are very beautiful , Merry christmas and a happy new year to you , Eileen xxx

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  11. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2015. xxx

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  12. mmmm yummy summery photos! It's 3 below zero here and BRRRRRR

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