Macro Monday - Orchids

These gorgeous orchids were beckoning me on Thursday while I was at the fruit and veg market! The exact colours of my nectarines, although the name escapes me - some sort of Dendrobium I guess, of which there are hundreds!

I hope you had a nice weekend, we got up early to get to the balloon festival but due to dodgy weather and a late arrival (7.30am) missed the balloons - thankfully the good old Navy had an inflated balloon bobbing about. Between that, a quick run around the rose garden, some live music and dutch pancakes - the morning was saved. I hope your weekend was fabulous.

MACRO Monday - Tomatoes

This was taken a while back when I was getting ready to make tomato soup. I used Roma tomatoes on this occasion instead of vine ripened and the skins were far too bitsy in the soup. Vine ripened tomatoes seem to blend really well. Next time if using cheaper tomatoes I would just peel the skin off after roasting before blending... although that probably takes away a good deal of nutrients? Anyhoo - care factor?... I do like taking food photos!

MACRO Monday -

My dandelion photos are some of my favourite macros I have taken, although my little collection is running out - I might have to find some on Flickr or take some more :-) How was your weekend? We are enjoying a long weekend although the weather is stink :-( I love hanging out in the backyard with my little family - playing out in the fresh air - but alas we are stuck inside. At least Gordon doesn't have to go to work, still gets paid and I am off to have coffee with two lovely friends. And looking at the bigger picture, because I like things in perspective - at least we aren't suffering the wake of a cyclone, tsunami and earthquakes... it's been a rough week for the world.

MACRO Monday - Cherry Blossoms

The cherry blossom tree in our backyard only blossoms for about 2-3 weeks then leaves start to grow in their place and soon we have lovely shade for lazy afternoons on the picnic rug! We make the most of the outdoors here in Spring - it is my favourite time of year in Canberra. I hope you had a nice weekend. I have been sewing Anya a top for her 2nd birthday party - we are having a red & white spotty theme :-) I have really enjoyed sewing for her and plan to do more of it.

MACRO Monday - Vintage Jewellery

Some more divine 'TRUE' vintage bling from my dear Nanna - these were on loan for a party although I didn't end up wearing them, they still have the old screw backs on them - cute hey.

MACRO Monday - river grass

Last Sunday we put our explorer caps on and went for an adventure to see some local sights. We discovered Coppins Crossing about half an hour or so out of North West Canberra. These pics are taken at the Molonglo river. Anya learnt to skip stones in the river and LOVED every minute of it. I am holding on tight to her little hands as she loves to jump - even in precarious places! I hope you had a lovely weekend.