A few violet things ... and a Winner

I’m linking up again with Sister Sun and her colour inspired theme - but I have to admit to feeling like a bit of an imposter this week as I really don’t have many violet or purple shots.  Her photos are stunning and I'd encourage you to hop on over and have a look.

 

 Actually I was surprised that I had this (Iris?) but a couple have just come up amongst some bulb plantings that we bought when on a visit to the (much cooler) Armidale region recently.

The other little blooms are actually a weed called shamrock (I think, once again) but they have the sweetest little flower.  More towards pink I guess, but still in the violet range.

   

  A violet candle.  The top looks a bit ugly so I only included the pretty pattern.

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   In other totally unrelated news ....

 

Some pea and ham soup bubbling away in the slow cooker.  This will be on the menu tomorrow.  I like to let it sit overnight before reheating.  More flavour.

 

  

My latest knitting project. .. and by latest I mean it has been on the needles a long time.  Refer this post entitled 'why this will never turn into a knitting blog'! and yes, it has been pulled out and re-knitted a few times.

Yes it is the same project – a button up vest for husband.  However, at least I am on the back section now having finished the two front pieces.  I am a very slow knitter I think.  I told him to expect it by winter 2013, that way if it finalises any earlier it will be a nice surprise!

This is my favourite knitting and also reading spot.  My red chair as featured in another post.   I'm thinking too of doing another Objects of My Affection post, as there are still plenty of things that I'm enjoying having around me - despite a fair bit of decluttering going on recently!

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Now - Announcing the Winner of my Giveaway and with apologies for the delay.   I’m not sure how to draw a name any other way,  so I stuck to the basics.

Put the names all in together, shake it around a bit and draw out one name ...

 

 

 

Congratulations to Tania!  And thanks to others who entered.  Tania I have sent you an email.  Hope you enjoy the wool - and that maybe you are a faster knitter than me!

Cheers for now

Wendy

Poinciana Flowers

 

This year our lovely tree has produced the best show to date. I particularly like this first shot taken at night.

Beautiful colour and plentiful flowers.  It is right at the front of the house and the idea when we planted it there, some years ago, was to provide shade for any visitors cars.

This doesn't always work so well - cars parked underneath are often covered in either leaves or flowers.  Most of our friends don't seem to mind though - it does provide beautiful shade in summer.

 

It is indeed a beautiful tree althought not a particularly uniform shape as it has been trimmed quite a lot.    Poinciana’s all seem to be doing exceptionally well this year.  I’ve seen many gorgeous displays of them around our neighbourhood.  It is not a native tree to our area, but it is still appreciated.

I am at home enjoying a lovely rainy day today.  The rain was badly needed, and we have certainly had a good soaking today. 

However, the reason I'm home is not so good.  I had a little accident with my foot last week and I haven’t been back to work since.  It happened at home, and it was totally my own fault, so I can't blame anyone, not even the dog!  Not wanting to go into any gory details (or show a photo  ... yuk) but suffice to say that it involved the following – one large opened  can of tuna, two toes, and 10 stitches.  I cannot believe that I was so stupid, but sadly, I was!

The next time I post, I am planning going to do a little giveaway.  I just wanted to acknowledge those who read my little blog, and who have maybe perservered when I haven’t been blogging very much at all lately.  

My thoughts are of taking a photo of where I sit when I blog - looking out the window.  Maybe others would like to join in.  The giveaway will be linked to this future post.

Uploading photos is still an issue until we get the new computer, but I have rigged up a way to get photos loaded using hubbys’ (work) camera.   I think that has made me a little reluctant to post, as previously I have enjoyed being able to share photos.  However, this is an improvement of sorts.  However, we'll see how it goes.  Baby steps in this non-technological household it seems.  Baby steps with me too ... ouch!

Are you familiar with the Poinciana tree?  Do you have any near you?

Till then,

Cheers Wendy