Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Post Christmas Catch Up






David gave me some mercury glass for Christmas to add to my collection...now I just have to find the room!


The Christmas table on Christmas Eve



Delphies and Hydrangea with a vintage wine bucket



Although we had homemade  Christmas pudding for a hot lunch I made a Passionfruit and Strawberry Marshmallow Pavlova for the evening




We have had record breaking heatwaves and a terrible drought but somehow my rose garden keeps producing







Lots of wildlife in the garden...this darling in the gum tree outside my bedroom window










Too hot for the girls in their run ....so they like to huddle under the elm tree




I know the garden looks green but it was a sweltering 43 (115) this day





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  1. MelanieJanuary 5, 2016 at 10:55 AM

    Wow, you really are having a heat wave! I can't imagine 115F degrees. Your Christmas table and pavolva are stunningly beautiful. The koala bear and those exotic-looking birds...those are all right there on your property? Just amazing!

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    1. MegJanuary 5, 2016 at 11:25 AM

      Hi Melanie ......it has been a real battle to keep the garden alive..birdbaths and buckets of eater keep the birds and koalas coming xxxx

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  2. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJanuary 5, 2016 at 2:34 PM

    It is amazing how green your garden is with that kind of heat! These photos are a treat for the eyes!

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  3. mamasmercantileJanuary 5, 2016 at 6:56 PM

    Beautiful glass, such a stunning gift. I can't imagine that heat, you are certainly doing a great job with the garden. Best wishes for 2016.

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  4. The Old DairyJanuary 5, 2016 at 8:48 PM

    Your roses are amazing and so is your garden....Happy new year...

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  5. Sharon @ Blue Willow HouseJanuary 6, 2016 at 8:20 AM

    Your roses are so beautiful. Love your mercury glass. What a perfect gift.

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  6. Sandra LeeJanuary 6, 2016 at 11:19 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous pictures!

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  7. Rose LJanuary 6, 2016 at 1:00 PM

    You have some colorful birds where you live!! I would be taking lots of pictures of them!

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  8. rushJanuary 6, 2016 at 2:57 PM

    Best wishes to you in the new year! I love seeing your roses when it's starting to {finally} get very cold in North Carolina! {Back up to the 60s by the end of the week, though!} I also love seeing the koala and the unusual {to me} birds. Try to stay cool!

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  9. beadhenJanuary 6, 2016 at 10:00 PM

    how glorious to be able to see all of those creatures in your garden...

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  10. Shortbread and GingerJanuary 6, 2016 at 11:32 PM

    Oh it is so good to see some sunshine! It's non-stop rain here in my part of Scotland! Pavlova looks fantastic and your flowers are just beautiful.
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  11. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJanuary 7, 2016 at 10:50 AM

    It's amazing that you can keep everything looking so lush and green with temperatures like this. Gorgeous photos as always. Thanks for sharing at our first Talk of the Town party.

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  12. Gina @ VictorianWannaBeJanuary 7, 2016 at 12:41 PM

    Hi Meg, Your property always amazes me with all of its beauty and I especially an smitten with that sweet Koala bear right outside your window! How neat!

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  13. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueJanuary 7, 2016 at 5:20 PM

    Happy New Year Meg. How beautiful your home looks... even in this sweltering harsh summer. Oh, hasn't it been hot!! Stay cool and safe :)
    Hugs ~ Kerryanne

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  14. Domestic and GeekyJanuary 8, 2016 at 8:52 AM

    Hi there! I just found your blog and I luv it!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2016 at 5:37 PM

    Your roses make me dream. They are so lovely. Very inspiring indeed. Helene

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  16. myshabbychicvintagefrugallifeJanuary 8, 2016 at 6:53 PM

    Happy New Year Meg , Beautiful pictures as usual , That pavola looks delicious and the wildlife beautiful , hope it cools down for you soon xxx

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  17. myshabbychicvintagefrugallifeJanuary 8, 2016 at 6:54 PM

    Happy New Year Meg , Beautiful pictures as usual , That pavola looks delicious and the wildlife beautiful , hope it cools down for you soon xxx

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    1. MegJanuary 8, 2016 at 8:45 PM

      Thank you...another week another heatwave! Happy New Year xxxx

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  18. Coco JayneJanuary 11, 2016 at 4:15 AM

    Hi - love your summery photos as it is so dark, wet and windy here in the UK at the moment. As for the koala - how cute is that?!?!

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  19. JoKnowsJanuary 12, 2016 at 5:56 AM

    Your Christmas table looks amazing, your roses are gorgeous and you get the BEST visitors in your yard. :)

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  20. The Charm of HomeJanuary 14, 2016 at 11:55 AM

    Your roses and Pavlova are fabulous! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!

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  21. Judys Lace CreationsFebruary 1, 2016 at 8:44 PM

    How lovely are these photos.That Pavlova is Divine!!I've put on a kilo just looking at it!!

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

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