Wish upon a Star ...

My DD was doing some Furniture re-arranging the other day and apparently Artemis was very pleased that the Telescope had been moved closer to the window and within reach of her scratch post.

So maybe, she can finally answer the Question that she has been pondering....

Is the Moon REALLY made of Green Cheese

and if so Where are the Mice?

Another Goodbye

It was a beautiful day for a drive, but my heart was heavy as it was not one I had imagined I would be taking quite so soon.

Today I said Goodbye to my Favourite Aunt.

Funerals are an odd mix of Grief and Joy - within the sadness there was laughter and song.  Catching up with Cousins I had not seen since ... the last funeral. 
As one said as he embraced me firmly "We really must stop meeting like this!"

Cake Decorating - Leucadendron

Leucadendrons are part of the South African Protea Family that have made themselves at home in Melbourne.

The Flowers (Bracts) last a long time making them an ideal filler for floral arrangements. These plants look after themselves, don't mind being chopped back,  AND once established they are Drought Proof - Perfect!


ONE of these flowers is made from Sugarpaste - The others are from my Garden.

Our Tutor for Saturday's Workshop was the exceptionally talented Sue Oteri who specialises in Australian Native Flowers, as well as some that now call Australia home.

The afternoon was more relaxing than others I have attended, with this easy flower coming together quickly.

My flower is a little more "Full Blown" than the ones in the garden but will make a good Feature Flower in a Native Bouquet one day.