Found on the lawn before I mowed yesterday...so pretty I had to share...not sure where it came from...the nearest eucalypt is about 200 meters away...
Showing posts with label Spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spring. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
leaf in the grass
Found on the lawn before I mowed yesterday...so pretty I had to share...not sure where it came from...the nearest eucalypt is about 200 meters away...
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
blue n white n quilty delights
On the weekend I visited an old friend of my mum in laws...Donna, an avid quilter who has been promising for ages that we would have a quilt viewing and afternoon tea at her place.
This is a special one called "wedding rings" that I want to make a version of...it was Donna's first quilt and I borrowed it to put on my bed when I was married 5ish years ago...more lovely quilts below...what a talented lady!
She is big on blue and white as a decor theme and it looks wonderful, especially on her decking...
This last quilt was extra special...made using an unusual technique (I don't know enough about quilting to understand what it is!) and traditional Japanese fabrics...
It was such a beautiful inspirational afternoon...thanks Donna....mmmwhaaa!
This is a special one called "wedding rings" that I want to make a version of...it was Donna's first quilt and I borrowed it to put on my bed when I was married 5ish years ago...more lovely quilts below...what a talented lady!
She is big on blue and white as a decor theme and it looks wonderful, especially on her decking...
This last quilt was extra special...made using an unusual technique (I don't know enough about quilting to understand what it is!) and traditional Japanese fabrics...
It was such a beautiful inspirational afternoon...thanks Donna....mmmwhaaa!
Thursday, November 24, 2011
two turtle doves
I very much likey this gorgeous Marc Martin illustration which he blogged about in his recent stint as guest blogger at design files.
It reminded me of this scene from my workroom door which I snapped last month...
The doves often walk about on the metal roof and drink from the gutter...nice sounds to remind me of the outside and other creatures when I'm working inside...on this occasion I popped my head out the door to see what was going on...
Often what is going on is this...a stare off between the doggles and the said birds...
It reminded me of this scene from my workroom door which I snapped last month...
The doves often walk about on the metal roof and drink from the gutter...nice sounds to remind me of the outside and other creatures when I'm working inside...on this occasion I popped my head out the door to see what was going on...
Often what is going on is this...a stare off between the doggles and the said birds...
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
apple tiser
My six apple trees have been developing nicely in the garden...all of them are getting fruit except for the snow apple which insists on only growing bushy foliage at the moment. This is their 3rd year and I've only had fruit off my summer strawberry and sturmer before, so this is exciting!
What I'm enjoying is seeing how the fruit all looks the same then as they grow their individual characteristics start to show...a celebration of difference!
Sugarloaf pippin is an early apple with a long shape...starting to become just a bit more bulbous at the top...
Esopus spitzenburg is an old variety of a classic round shape...is said to be brilliant red and is looking that way!
Caville blanc d'hiver is an old french apple, particularly good for cider. It has a knobbly shape which is quickly becoming evident here!
And just for fun...a flash back to last years summer strawberry apple as featured on a gleaning apron :o)
What I'm enjoying is seeing how the fruit all looks the same then as they grow their individual characteristics start to show...a celebration of difference!
Sugarloaf pippin is an early apple with a long shape...starting to become just a bit more bulbous at the top...
Esopus spitzenburg is an old variety of a classic round shape...is said to be brilliant red and is looking that way!
Caville blanc d'hiver is an old french apple, particularly good for cider. It has a knobbly shape which is quickly becoming evident here!
And just for fun...a flash back to last years summer strawberry apple as featured on a gleaning apron :o)
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
a rosy ponte
It's all about roses for me at the moment! All of my 1 year old bushes are doing well and some are blooming their heads off. More about that later...
Hubby P had Monday off...day before cup day here in Melbourne, so a lovely four day weekend or as David Astle discussed in this ep of letters & numbers, a ponte, which in Italian is an extra day taken around public holidays to extend the holiday :o)
We decided to have a rose expedition day. On the agenda was the State rose garden at Werribee, the Alister Clark memorial garden at Bulla and the St Kilda Botanical garden which has another Alister Clark memorial garden.
The main section of the state rose garden is stunning when all of the roses are viewed on mass...
The pillar roses look amazing with the height that they add to the landscape...
My favourite section was the David Austin bud...it didn't dissapoint, and confirmed my choice of mainly Austins for our own garden....
I might consider adding this beauty, Darcey Bussell to our collection...
Was lovely to see a foliage friend amongst all of the blooms...
There were some other roses that I might think about growing...
Portland roses which were in the heritage border, which I has never seen before. They are very unusual and look more like a mini camellia than a rose and form a lovely shrub...
And this beautiful climbing rose, Sally Holmes which was on one of the festoons in the main section.
I didn't take many pics at the Alister Clark garden at Bulla, but it was worth a visit. Most of the roses were in between flushes but these Lady Huntingfield's at the side were lovely against the bluestone.
The rose garden at St Kilda unfortunately did disappoint, but I won't go into details! I had never been to the gardens though and there were other things worth seeing, especially the community garden which is a wonderful set up as an educational center. I especially liked the broad bean patch!
Hubby P had Monday off...day before cup day here in Melbourne, so a lovely four day weekend or as David Astle discussed in this ep of letters & numbers, a ponte, which in Italian is an extra day taken around public holidays to extend the holiday :o)
We decided to have a rose expedition day. On the agenda was the State rose garden at Werribee, the Alister Clark memorial garden at Bulla and the St Kilda Botanical garden which has another Alister Clark memorial garden.
The main section of the state rose garden is stunning when all of the roses are viewed on mass...
The pillar roses look amazing with the height that they add to the landscape...
My favourite section was the David Austin bud...it didn't dissapoint, and confirmed my choice of mainly Austins for our own garden....
I might consider adding this beauty, Darcey Bussell to our collection...
Was lovely to see a foliage friend amongst all of the blooms...
There were some other roses that I might think about growing...
Portland roses which were in the heritage border, which I has never seen before. They are very unusual and look more like a mini camellia than a rose and form a lovely shrub...
And this beautiful climbing rose, Sally Holmes which was on one of the festoons in the main section.
I didn't take many pics at the Alister Clark garden at Bulla, but it was worth a visit. Most of the roses were in between flushes but these Lady Huntingfield's at the side were lovely against the bluestone.
The rose garden at St Kilda unfortunately did disappoint, but I won't go into details! I had never been to the gardens though and there were other things worth seeing, especially the community garden which is a wonderful set up as an educational center. I especially liked the broad bean patch!
Monday, October 24, 2011
head down, bottom up
Hiya...it's been a while! I've had my head down busily working towards the GRC...the conference where all of us research candidates have to present our work twice a year. Done and dusted for this semester - yay! There's been lots of new bits n bobs I've been working on which I'll be sharing as I reflect back on my feverish doings. This pic of gemma is a nice metaphor for how I've been...gnawing at a bone, oblivious to all else!
Friday, September 16, 2011
blossom and bloom
There's still blossom coming in the garden...
I love apricot blossom...it looks so delicate and is the most subtle shade of pink dotted on the bare branches...
The simone cherry on the right hand side of the cherry arch has quite a lot of blossom. I might have to net them as the fruit develops...
One of the roses I planted last year has already been blooming for a couple of weeks...it is an Alister Clark (Australia's most famous rosarian) called Amy Johnson and has a beautiful perfume...I keep checking the buds of all the others - can't wait!
I love apricot blossom...it looks so delicate and is the most subtle shade of pink dotted on the bare branches...
The simone cherry on the right hand side of the cherry arch has quite a lot of blossom. I might have to net them as the fruit develops...
One of the roses I planted last year has already been blooming for a couple of weeks...it is an Alister Clark (Australia's most famous rosarian) called Amy Johnson and has a beautiful perfume...I keep checking the buds of all the others - can't wait!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Helsinki train station
I've been so super busy that I haven't had a chance to scratch myself since my visit to Helsinki late May/June. I forgot that I haven't shared many pics, so time for a Helsinki revisit!
When I arrived the airport bus dropped me at the lovely central station (Rautatieasema - don't ask me to pronounce it!) I was confused as to which side of the station I was on, but I soon got my bearings - I was staying about 5 min walk from here. I went back later to take interior shots.
When I arrived the airport bus dropped me at the lovely central station (Rautatieasema - don't ask me to pronounce it!) I was confused as to which side of the station I was on, but I soon got my bearings - I was staying about 5 min walk from here. I went back later to take interior shots.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
FASHION event finished...my fav moment!
Hiya...thanks to everyone that dropped by for a look at Tabliers pour le Printemps...it was a lot of fun!
If you missed out and you would still like a private viewing, drop me a line at remnantgleaning@gmail.com, and I may be able to accommodate you!
Here's my favourite moment...oh Gemma, will you ever learn!
If you missed out and you would still like a private viewing, drop me a line at remnantgleaning@gmail.com, and I may be able to accommodate you!
Here's my favourite moment...oh Gemma, will you ever learn!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
one night only...
Everything is in place for the exclusive premiere of 'Tabliers pour le Printemps' here tomorrow night @ 6.30 pm EST
To RSVP go to the invite here
I'll see you then!
To RSVP go to the invite here
I'll see you then!
Saturday, September 3, 2011
FASHION event preview: Tabliers pour le Printemps
For most, a celebration of SPRINGtime doesn’t go much beyond seed catalogues, soil preparation, manure, mulch and snail hunting, but for this fanatic from Melbourne obsession goes way beyond the ordinary. “APRONs are just what everyone needs for springtime,” explains remnant gleaner Tania Splawa-Neyman as she prepares for a showcase of DOMESTIC delights to celebrate the upcoming spring of FASHION. Think 60s influenced popovers and an abundance of garden inspired prints to channel an appreciation of all that is homegrown.
WATCH the online fashion show for a limited time from the comfort of your own screen only at www.remnantgleaning.blogspot.com
EXCLUSIVE premiere @ 6.30pm EST, 6th September 2011.
RSVP @ www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=240601929308331
Friday, September 2, 2011
Thursday, September 1, 2011
all things spring
Yay! First day of spring is here!
I've been very obsessed by the blossoming of miss damson plum - no. 1 fruit tree here. I've taken to calling this lovely by a name. Miss damson has become the center of my attention when observing the happenings in the space. Maybe because the tree is opposite my workroom window?
Makes for a nice comparison with previous lace and reflective space :o)
I've been very obsessed by the blossoming of miss damson plum - no. 1 fruit tree here. I've taken to calling this lovely by a name. Miss damson has become the center of my attention when observing the happenings in the space. Maybe because the tree is opposite my workroom window?
Makes for a nice comparison with previous lace and reflective space :o)
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
first...apple...ever!
I ate the first apple from the garden last week. It is from the "summer strawberry" tree. It's a variety from Adelaide that is so called because it is supposed to be red with flecks looking a bit like the seeds on the outside of a strawberry, and it is an early-ish apple ready in the summer. After one of the baby apples dropped off, there was one lone apple on the tree, and I was a bit worried as I saw Gemma eyeing it off a couple of times! On the 7th of feb I went out and it had fallen off, and was a bit pecked on the top - I guess by a bird. I put it on the kitchen sill and waited 5 days for it to ripen - the red colour did develop a bit. The taste was not bad but it was a bit soft - I think it would have been better if I ate it straight away, but I wasn't sure that it was ripe then. Still nice though and lovely to have some home grown :o)
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