Friday, January 23, 2015

Washing and Digging






I love this pair of salad servers from a charity shop






I am starting to launder and press my collection of antique white linens ,which hasn't been done for a while.It's a bit overwhelming and a big job as I have mountains of them (sheets,pillowcases,tablecloths,tray clothes, baby clothes, doilies),but summer is the best time and gives me a chance to enjoy them again











the  32 km  narrow winding road to our town has taken a week to reopen  after the fires and it is devastating to drive down it. This pic was published by the paper during the Tour Down Under Race and the only colour is the riders...everything is ashes...I cried the first sight of it



In the garden this week (our own oasis)

It is incredible how green everything is after running the sprinkles for 24 hours during the fires












we harvested all our potatoes and  baby carrots and the tomato are fabulous this year










relaxing in the vegetable garden !











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24 comments:

  1. duchess_declutterJanuary 23, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    How wonderful that you have your oasis there is in the midst of all that destruction. Hasn't your garden produced wonderfully for you too! Loving all that produce..... and that vintage linen .. swoonworthy! cheers Wendy

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  2. mamasmercantileJanuary 23, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    You are truly blessed to have missed all that terrible devastation around you. Your garden is a delight and wonderful that you are now able to reap the rewards eating the produce from it. Stay safe.

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  3. UnknownJanuary 23, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    Your garden looks beautiful its so cold and frosty here today its a joy to see your fresh carrots, potato's and tomatoes and your lovely garden in full bloom. Enjoy the beauty in your garden. dee x

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  4. Jane and Lance HattattJanuary 23, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    Hello Meg,

    What wonderful home grown produce you are harvesting this year. There is nothing quite like it and the taste is always better than their shop bought counterparts.

    What a contrast between your glorious garden and the surrounding area. The trees all gaunt and bare do make a very sad sight indeed. One just hopes for their renewal.

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  5. rushJanuary 24, 2015 at 2:19 AM

    I was cleaning out, and I found my linens again. I am getting rid of some things, but some pillow cases have the potential of becoming decor when we buy a house in the future. Hi girls! Your carrots are so bright! You took a delightful picture of them, and your tomatoes look absolutely luscious. I didn't get a taste of decent tomato all of last year. My cherry tomatoes were very sweet and juicy, but no one had good large tomatoes. Keeping my fingers crossed for this coming season! The charred vegetation does look very sad. Thank goodness your own yard is a lush oasis. Have a wonderful day!

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  6. ornate splendorJanuary 24, 2015 at 4:55 AM

    What a magnificent garden you have, Meg! It's evident that you take meticulous care of it. Must be so lovely to be surrounded by it every day -- well worth the effort! Enjoy those lovely tomatoes, potatoes and carrots!! :)
    Catherine

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  7. Lilly's MomJanuary 24, 2015 at 5:39 AM

    You have a lovely collection of antique linens. I love collecting old things and thinking about their past lives. And, your photos are beautiful.

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  8. beadhenJanuary 24, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    I never tire of looking at photos of your gardens and vistas and girls, both chook and cat...
    thank you...

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    1. MegJanuary 24, 2015 at 7:06 AM

      It was heartbreaking to leave the girls behind when we evacuated. When we arrived back they were quite sodden as we left a sprinkler on over there coop to give them a chance if the property burned.xx

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  9. Rose LJanuary 24, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    We are in our winter here so it was a shock to see your gorgeous garden and veggies!

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  10. MimiJanuary 24, 2015 at 6:11 PM

    Meg, gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Would you do me the honour of sharing again at Five Star Frugal on my blog A Tray of Bliss? Mimi...xxx
    http://atrayofbliss.blogspot.com.au/2015/01/the-five-star-frugal-link-up-is-on.html

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  11. **Anne**January 24, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    Those salad servers are very pretty as is your garden. Wonderful, wonderful garden produce. I be those potatoes taste amazing.
    Anne xx

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  12. ZaraJanuary 25, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    Fire sure does cause such destruction. Are there green shoots and new growth coming through yet?
    The salad servers are amazing. works of art really. x

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  13. JoKnowsJanuary 28, 2015 at 1:29 AM

    The salad servers are completely lovely, as is your garden. So sorry about the devastation in your town though. :(

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  14. Linda@Coastal CharmJanuary 28, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    The salad servers are just beautiful and those white lines...stunning!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  15. Donna WilkesJanuary 28, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    I saw pictures on the news of the wildfires - how devastating. Glad your garden was saved. Beautiful produce. I would like a fresh tomato about now. There is something so lovely about a stack of old linens.

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  16. Robin JohnsonJanuary 28, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    Oh your collection of linens are so pretty as is your amazing garden and yard. Can't tell you how much I enjoyed your photos as gardening season seems like a distant dream as we deal with snow, cold and ice here in Minnesota right now.

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  17. The Summer Kitchen GirlsJanuary 28, 2015 at 11:28 PM

    Wow...what an incredible picture of the devastation from the fires! So happy that your home was spared! you would never guess that there was a remote chance for a fire by your pictures of your yard! Love your beautiful linens....sometimes {I shouldn't say this out loud lol!} I love to set up the ironing board and iron...it's just peaceful pressing beautiful linens!

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  18. JenneliseJanuary 29, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    That is terribly sad :( I'm glad that your home didn't suffer - your garden looks just lovely. So green! I love your linen collection as well - it sounds like it is amazing! Take care!
    Jennelise

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  19. Tea in the LibraryJanuary 30, 2015 at 1:05 AM

    Prayers for the community after the fire. What a blessing you were spared. Loved the garden pics with the chickens!

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  20. Eclectic Red BarnJanuary 30, 2015 at 2:45 AM

    Blessings to all in your community. Love your garden, so beautiful. Your linens are fabulous. I like linens too and keeping them clean is a chore.
    Bev

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  21. BrittanyFebruary 3, 2015 at 1:47 AM

    Wow those serving spoons are amazing! One more thing to keep my eyes open for on my venture through thrifting!

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  22. Michelle {Jarrah Jungle}February 3, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    Love the spoons, I havent been op shopping for a while it's great when you find some bargains!

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  23. PamFebruary 5, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    This blog has me looking for spring! Possible snow in Nashville tonight so I am really wanting spring now. Beautiful spoons and I love vintage lace.

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I love to hear from you and appreciate your messages. Meg xx