Waking to a beautiful day

I awoke to this new day full of sunshine and new hope. Being thankful that we have a very supportive loving family. This little sunbird so small with a chirp so high pitched and sweet, rang out for me. This little bird has kept me on my toes this week trying ever so hard to capture it on camera. We dont get hummingbirds here but these almost equally small birds suck nectar from flowers. They are fast and move allot. The male has the color of a peacock feather on its chest and the female has a white chest and black body. Aaron and I spotted them for the first time last Winter and we are so happy to have them back again. Our wish is that their nest is hidden somewhere in our garden... Thank you for all your kind comments. The World does not stop to let you off during hard times like these and it is probably just as well it tells you to move on, press forward , all will be well~ My veranda that wraps the front of my home has been the most wonderful meeting place. Sun filled each moment of the day. It has been really cold here lately and our fires are burning. Those stews are being whipped up, slowly cooking through the day. Bread baking hasn't started yet but I have some new recipes that my family will enjoy. A happy day to you~ Suzanne X

Country living

I am sure like many of you, our homes are our havens. I feel peace and abundant love there. My garden is my piece of heaven. I stroll and pick flowers and vegetables, fruits and weeds. My orchard takes on a feeling all on its own. When I walk through that gate, I feel like I live in the Country. Birds singing, bees buzzing, chickens clucking and a bunny hopping. My home gives me comfort, a place to be. When away, coming home excites me. This is my space. We all as Mothers have our personalities stamped into every room I am sure. My favoured decor theme is french country. I am in love with romance, roses, cluttered country kitchens filled with enamel bowls , mosquito nets that hang right through Summer, bundles of hand spun wool, bowls of berries and elderflower cordial, quilts and wool knitted blankets, vintage table cloths, country market bags, old and new aprons, book cases filled with books of knowledge. I love the sound of children to full my home and old wooden floors that creek . Please join me as I show you a few corners of my 'Country Home'...

A happy weekend to you. Remember that home is where your heart is.