Down Country Lanes for Mumma

In celebration of Mumma’s Day, the boys and I jumped in the car and took a meander down country lanes in search of good coffee and autumn colour. 

We cruised past Lake George and stopped at Collector for coffee and pumpkin bread at Some Cafe.

Nipping down back roads we discovered some pretty little properties dotted with sheep and cattle, eventually finding ourselves on The Vineyards Road, immersed in stunning autumn foliage.

It was magical. Hills lined with the golden grapevines, an avenue of scarlet and amber trees, blackberry bushes ten feet deep and two sweet boys who loved the autumn splendour just as much as me. When we’d had our fill of leaf fights and acorn collecting we drove west to Gundaroo for a pub lunch and a stroll around the village before heading home. What a truly satisfying day for this happy Mumma.

xx Em.

Cold Snap.

The cold weather seems to have finally settled in this week and not a moment too soon because my agitation was reaching critical mass. Having Summer run all the way to May is not lovely, the endless heat is not a bonus, it’s the shite product of climate change and it makes me want to scream. Actually there are a whole lot of ignorant, self absorbed humans who make me want to scream right now. The world is entirely out of kilter with cruelty, stupidity and greed holding the balance of power. Why is it so hard for people to be kind and clever and compassionate? It’s perplexing.

It felt good to switch off from the world and spend time in the garden this morning. The claret blush of the grapevine; the golden glow of the quince; the pops of pink from lingering summer blooms; the cooling hues of salvia and violet...all balm for the soul. 

xx Em

Yarralumla Lovely

We popped over to Yarralumla for a coffee and a stroll around the lake to Weston Park this morning. Autumn is starting to unfurl herself despite the lingering heat.

Have a gorgeous weekend!

xx Em