Sunday 15 March 2015

A BUSY COUPLE OF WEEKS..

Weekend at the beach, time for a swim, Auriculas, a photo shoot and a birthday!



It's been a really busy couple of weeks over here.  A weekend at the beach with good friends was relaxing and fun.  It's a lovely time of the year to walk on the beach as the Autumn light is so pretty.

    
A potter around Milton, the delightful South Coast beach town,  prawns on skewers, watching cricket and lunch at Bannisters all made for a great weekend.


Zinnias and Marigolds - a fence in Milton


Delicious food - Rick Stein at Bannisters

Magical sunrise on the day we left..

The week got hotter and hotter here in the Highlands and the pool and garden brought relief.  I had a few cooling evening swims..


The garden is in the midst of a late summer/autumn flowering and the Sedum are wonderful.  The Camelia hedge has begun flowering and judging by the buds it will soon be awash with these pretty white flowers.
  


I have always loved the Auricula.  


A tricky plant to grow and it can wither for no rhyme or reason.  A couple of us visited Moidardt nursery in Bowral and excitedly 'chose' a selection.  They were tiny green plants in black plastic pots with impressive names!.. This purchase is based on faith!  I have since re-potted them into some beautiful vintage terracotta pots which a lovely friend kindly gave me for this purpose!  I have two in flower which is definitely too early but I am hopeful I will succeed in growing these beauties. Fingers crossed! 


I say, most humbly,  that I have decided to write a book.  I ask myself, .. 'who would want to read this book?'.. but hopefully,  the photos will satisfy those who enjoy a visual feast!  I am writing about making Australia our home, making the garden at South Acres Farm and of course my obsession with houses, interiors  and gardens.    We had the first photo shoot this past week and my feet are still suffering the hours and hours of standing and walking around.  Gazing through the photographer's camera lens,  arranging and re-arranging things, re-heating food etc.  It has been such an enlightening process and completely absorbing!  I have learnt so much more about light or the lack of it,  and the important quality of having a 'good eye'!   I have had invaluable help from a couple of friends and we so looking forward to the developing project!



The week ended off with my son Alex's birthday lunch in Sydney on Sunday.    A lovely relaxed family day and a chance to catch up with my three adorable grand-daughters!





18 comments:

  1. A book?! How exciting!! I will definitely be looking forward to it, it sounds like the perfect combination of garden and interiors for me, and I'll love hearing about your move to Australia.
    Looks like you've been very busy from what I see on insta, and I just love the auriculas. Fingers crossed they do well under your TLC. xx

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    1. Well Heidi I have committed and made a start and it feels like a bit of a roller-coaster ride!! It is a big undertaking and more complicated than I thought!.. Thanks for the support! Aaah... the Auriculas ... I do love these illusive flowerers and am doing what I can to bring them on! xx

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  2. Janine Marshall15 March 2015 at 21:43

    Jenny,

    I am so glad you have decided to write a book. I wait with impatience until it comes out! I know I will enjoy reading your life story and it will be so nice to have it on paper. I'm sure I will wear the pages out looking at it all the time. A lot of work, but the end result will be so satisfying.

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    1. Hi Janine, Thank you so much for the comments! I only hope I can do your kind sentiments justice! I am beginning to understand what a huge undertaking this is. Jenny xx

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  3. I really feel happy for you and as I said on instagram all those months ago, you should write a book because I want to read it. My friend A was here the other day and starting telling me that I should follow you on insta and I said HELLO!! I already do and am always asking myself what would Jenny do when it comes to questions of taste, decor, plants, antiques and non specific gardening. No one does gracious living like you and frankly we all need your wisdom.

    When's the launch and what's the dress code? You know I like to prepare in advance. Heidi will be my Plus One. Ha!

    Best wishes Jenny, am thrilled for you!! xxx

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    1. Yes, this really is all your fault FF :)) ...I am SO thrilled you initiated this idea. I had toyed with the idea for a while some time back, and it was your suggestion that galvanised me into action! Believe me you will definitely be at the Launch - and there will be a special mention in the book too!... As for the dress code - Sequins of course! xx

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  4. And please include a chapter on the importance of ironing in front of Borgen. The world is awash with wrinkles atm and us Ironers need a Champion.

    That is all x

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    1. Ironing?... How could I not mention this most wonderful of chores... speaking of which, I have a HUGE pile in the laundry and have promised myself that I would start tonight! xx

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    2. my ironing is huge too because I skipped out tonight to the French film festival and saw Handmade in France with love and it's too late to iron now…oh well. Tomorrow ! Am really happy for you and cannot wait to see the book. x

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  5. A book I'm delighted . I can't get enough of your house and garden so a book will be fabulous. I'm with FF we need an ironing champion, even noted on a certain home show they didn't even bother to iron the quilt cover in a bedroom they were making over. I love the idea that your style is here to stay. Timeless, beautiful and of course stylish.

    Kind Regards
    Karen

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    1. Hi Karen - your kind comments are very much appreciated! Thank you! I had a photographer in Sydney last week as we have sold our terrace and I needed photos before we move out. As he was taking pics in the bedroom, I was hovering with my steam-iron trying to remove each and every tiny wrinkle! xx

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  6. I am so delighted to hear the news! Going by the blog and IG I am going to love the book too! You must do a book tour all around the world so I can get my book signed personally!! Xx

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    1. Thanks Naomi... I'll be sure to send you a copy xx.... phew a bit scary!!

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  7. Well, sign me up for a copy of the book! Can't wait to read it. Lovely to see your post and I can't wait for more(greedy, I know), I am very excited to see and read all about your new house Jenny. I'm glad to see I am not the only one with an ironing obsession. There is something quite rewarding seeing piles of freshly ironed linen. Many thanks for sharing little snippets of your life with us Jenny. Tracey

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    1. Hi Tracey.... Thanks for your lovely comment!.. I think ironing is a pleasant chore which allows the mind to rest or wander gently! xx

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  8. Thrilled about the book Jenny, as a follower on Instagram I can only imagine the visual feast that will be this book. I cannot wait to follow its progress - and ultimately it's launch . Well done

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  9. Hi Kim.. thanks so much for the lovely comment. I so hope not to disappoint! xx

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  10. Amazing blog and very interesting stuff you got here! I definitely learned a lot from reading through some of your earlier posts as well and decided to drop a comment on this one!

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