That was quite the hiatus I took there wasn’t it? Moving house is hard work! We spent most of last weekend moving everything to our new house and then most days after work going to the old house to clean - this weekend was spent sort of trying to get the new house unpacked, sorted and trying to relax and enjoy it.
I do generally tend to regard myself as a rather strong person, I move a lot of furniture in my job (events is really about moving a lot of furniture!) but the move on the weekend was exhausting and it’s really quite amazing how much stuff two people and one cat can have! I have millions of clothes and David is the book monster, rightly so, seeing as he’s leaving his editors job after two years to go back and do his English Masters.
I went around the house and garden and took a few snaps for you all, mostly of the view and beautiful flowers in the garden.
These are just one of the colour combinations of daisy's we have.
Mocha up a tree on her first day out...
There are tones more, I only took a few - huge rhododendron bushes, little maple trees in nooks, roses and daisy’s galore.
Here I’m wearing black and white – you can’t really go wrong with black and white can you? Skinnys are from Glassons, White polka dot blouse is thrifted and the waist coat I got in Australia this time last year.
Before I leave you all I wanted to draw your attention to this website - the Oxfam Website. As I was ‘reading’ the Listner (quote un-quote, I tend to more just browse the titles and look at the pictures) a little brochure fell out from Oxfam about all the presents you could buy people this year for Christmas, except these gifts come with a little twist. You are actually buying gifts for those that need them in third world countries, for example, you can buy 3 ducks for $15, those ducks go to families who need them and you get a little gift card to pass on to who ever you wanted to give the gift too. You can buy something for as little as $10 and go right up to $260 (that buys you a calf!!), there are coffee plants, books, toilets, education packages, animals – if a person in a poverty stricken country needs it, you can buy it! So for all those people you can’t figure out what to buy for them (dad’s anyone?) then swing buy the website and buy something someone else can use. I’m not sure if you can use the website if you’re not from NZ but you may as well try! Ooh, and if you’re getting married you can have your wedding registry with them too!
Every post up until Christmas is going to have the website attached to it so I hope you check it out!
XX
Jen
21 comments:
Lovely blog! Your pictures are stunning!! (Especially the one with the cat! soooooo cute!!!)
You are right about black and white, it is an easy and safe mix!
I love the way youve paired it with the red flats!
You look wonderful here! I love the photos of the flora - nature shots are probably my most favourite to look at.
My dear what gorgeous soroudings of your home!!!
Beautiful pictures!!!! Meaning you've great views.
Hope everything goes well unpacking and putting things in order.
And my dear you look so cool in your outfit, so stylish. I love the vest.
Take care, beauty, all the best
xoxo
I love houses with gardens - that probably has to be my favourite thing about moving back home, big back lawn and gorgeous gardens :D Sound like it will be super relaxing for you and the boy.
It has to be wonderful to be surrounded by these sceneries every day!
The oxfam unwrapped is such a terrific idea.
Holy fuck - your view is SPECTACULAR! What I would give for this kind of view out my window. I live in a very wonderful, but really ugly city - so this is view porn for me :-)
Thank you for the sweet comment you left me a few days ago. Your blog is lovely and I've linked to you :) Moving is such a hassle, but always rewarding in the end - especially in your case! Your views are breathtaking!
What a gorgeous view you have to wake up to!
The flowers and the trees make me speechless! Soo beautiful!
wow, you must be stoked on your new house! the views are amazing, and there's a garden... awesome!
ps. love the waistcoat :)
Looks incredible! I am very impressed by the giant pink flower, it makes me happy :) Yep, i met the lovely ladies through blogging! The online community is so awesome :)
The new surrondings looks very pretty! and your cat is supercute!
Happy housewarming! Those garden/view photos are so pretty, I bet it made all the furniture shoving and book carrying worthwhile.
PS. My dad LOVES those Oxfam unwrapped presents.
Wow, what an amazingly beautiful place to live!
Mocha is adorable, and lady, so are you! Love the red flats with the skinnies.
Last year, we gave to Heifer International, which also provides livestock to those in need. It felt good to give such a sustainable gift!
It sounds and looks like you've moved to a really lovely spot, I hope it's a lot drier than the last!
That photo of your cat is so funny! You look super cute in the polka dots & vest. :)
What a lovely view and garden you have! It looks so soothing and comfortable. And I love the kitty up the tree! Congrats on finding such a wonderful place to live!
I am so jealous of that polka dot blouse!!! That whole outfit in fact is adorable!
Your cat is lovely and your garden looks like an oasis - lovely to hear you sounding so happy in your new home!
oh what a spectacular riot of colour you have in your new environment. just stunning.
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