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Oh the flame trees will blind the weary driver

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Our day in Mount Macedon began with a chilly walk up to the Memorial Cross. The first thing that greeted us was this adorable, fluffy kookaburra and fog everywhere. Luckily I came prepared with my big Afghan coat. Still, I was freezing! These trees with bright red leaves were beautiful. Almost everyone who passed by stopped to take photos. Hiding under the trees were many red mushrooms. They looked bright and magical but were probably poisonous. Best to just look and not touch. These Penstemon ‘Alice Hindley’ flowers caught my eye, matching the red theme of the day. I have purple Penstemons growing in my garden and would like to plant some red ones next. A closer look at my vintage, leather handbag. I've had this one for years.  For lunch we had sweet potato wedges and shakshuka. What did you have for lunch today? X Title :  Flame Trees  by Cold Chisel. You are welcome to visit my: eBay Store Instagram
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The strands in your eyes that colour them wonderful

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  Recently my mum and I discovered a cafe called The Glass Den . With beautifully styled food and interesting flavours, I was so excited to try the food. As people around us ordered, I'd sneak a look at their gorgeous looking meals and it was hard to decide what to order. In the end, I picked the Korean chicken on a cheese waffle and my mum and I shared a strawberry matcha topped with a coconut creme brulee. It was really delicious.  After our very filling lunch, we strolled around Coburg Lake Reserve, admiring the trees, fallen leaves and lakes. We also reminisced about visiting this same park years ago with family friends. In other news, here are some stunning sunflowers that I grew in my garden! I absolutely love growing my own flowers, it gives me so much joy.  I also found a fairly rare Elvis book from 1977 at a Sunday market. I bought a second hand copy of this book about 10 years ago and it had a ripped front cover so I was happy to upgrade my copy. Despite it's s...
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And I'll be better when I'm older

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A little while ago, I visited a beautiful rose garden in Werribee with my family.  It's a gentle, fragrant experience, strolling around paths that offer  a new scent to discover as you stop to smell the different roses.  Each bloom has its own personality and colour, filling the air with fragrance.  We enjoyed a picnic of schnitzels, fresh rolls, and crisp coleslaw, the food tasting even better outdoors.  I rugged up in a big, fluffy, sunflower coat and enjoyed being outside in nature. Have you ever been to a rose garden before? X Title :  I'll Be by  Edwin McCain.  You are welcome to visit my: eBay Store Instagram
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After all, it is written in the stars

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Our second day in Apollo Bay began with a sleep in and short walk to a cafe. I enjoyed a cream cheese and smoked salmon bagel for breakfast - yum! Then my family and I went for a beach walk and later walked up a steep hill to a lookout. The beach looked beautiful from above. My mum and I spotted a garage sale sign and I bought handmade wool and alpaca fingerless gloves for $5. At a market by the beach, I found a bar of olive oil soap for $7, my new favourite thing to wash my face with. Have you tried olive oil soap before? For lunch, we had pies from a bakery. I had a scallop pie with actual scallop pieces in it, well worth the $15. Next we wandered through an art gallery. Don't they always make you want to take up painting? I enjoyed wearing my purple floral maxi dress and it looked nice against a wall of red leaves. On an afternoon beach walk, I found two love heart rocks. For dinner, we returned to Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe and I really enjoyed the lobster roll! I've never had...
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