Autumn is upon us!

It seems that just a few weeks ago here in Queensland we were complaining about the heat and humidity. However in the last week or so the temperatures have changed dramatically and we found ourselves having to dig out our winter clothes to keep warm. 

Mind you, I think most of us are grateful for the cooler weather even though the days are rainy and foggy. This morning I met up with some friends one of which has a beautiful Exhibition Garden during the annual Carnival of Flowers. She showed me a couple of photos of her beautiful dahlias that are growing in her exquisite garden. 

Aren't they beautiful flowers? 

Equally beautiful are these huge dahlias which were recently decorating the tables at the wonderful cafe here in town which is called 95 Mary Street.  Do check it out if you are ever visiting Toowoomba.

Back to my friend's Exhibition Garden, I took a few photos of various features she has in her area where she welcomes guests. I just love the chandeliers which I think are from Op Shops. 

There are also lamps....

...and various birdcages. So if you are inspired by her garden keep an eye out at the Op Shops like she does. 

My garden isn't all that wonderful as I don't have a green thumb but I recently asked the gardener to buy me some scented and colourful freesias as all of the ones we have growing are cream. So he brought these home and I hope they grow well which they should do here with our cool winters. 

Not only do I have friends who are great gardeners but I also know very creative ladies one of whom we met this morning. Neralie used to be a workshop presenter at our Simple Living Group when we used to meet up and she brought along her latest project to inspire us. This is Kawandi Quilting which I had never heard of before but it is all hand sewn. It looks very interesting I must say. It only took her a day to make this. 

I am still plodding along with making my sourdough in the breadmaker using Elly's instructions. It doesn't go brown on the top but once it is toasted it doesn't matter. I make a loaf in the evening once a week and then slice it the next day before putting it in the freezer. I then put a slice in the toaster for lunch with my usual cashew cheese and home grown tomato. What can I say...I am a creature of habit!

I hope everyone is keeping well and happy and do be careful if you will be on the roads over Easter. It is a wonderful time of the year and I have many happy memories of Easter when I was growing up. We had lots of church activities before Easter Sunday but I can't remember much about Easter eggs as Easter wasn't about chocolate etc. in those days but I think we may have been given one candy egg which we used to crush.  There were no banks etc. open for the four days and it seems like another lifetime when I look on those days. Such a different world!