And as we wind on down the road

'Tis the season to have picnics!


And thank goodness for that as Covid-19 restrictions ever so slightly eased last Sunday. Outdoor gatherings of 5 people from 2 different households are now permitted.



Taking advantage of the sunny weather and this change in restrictions, my sister, mum and I had a nice day out earlier this week. We ventured to a local park to go for a walk, with face-masks and sunglasses for extra protection. We packed a picnic lunch so that we could have a bit of a rest in between walking.



We took some quick outfit photos and promptly put our face masks back on. Don't you just love my mum's gingham dress? It's perfect for picnics and she made it herself!



After a bit of a walk we sat in a field and had tuna and potato salad for lunch. Delicious! It was also lovely to be surrounded by a beautiful field dotted with daisies. There were only a few people picnicking so we practically had the field to ourselves.



When some giant bull-ants threatened to take over our picnic, we jumped up and decided it was time to continue our walk. Nevermind the bull-ants, what we really needed to be careful of was snakes as there's been some recent sightings of them in the area, especially near the little river.


Outfit details:

Snake-print Zara dress: Secondhand market, $10.

Boots: Retail sale purchase, $20-30 (I can't remember exactly).

Belt: Won in an Instagram giveaway.


 Before going home, we went in search of some rabbits. Just last year, when my work friend and I visited this park, it was FULL of rabbits. Just as we were getting tired under the warm sun and just about ready to go home, I spotted a baby rabbit! We all 'awwwwwed' on cue, staying ever so still and quiet to not scare it. Content, we headed back to the car and returned home.



It was a lovely day, topped off with a video call with my old uni friend. I do love a good catch up!


Hope you have a lovely weekend.

X


Title: Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin.


Comments

  1. Jenna H.04 October, 2020

    Lovely photos! :)
    Jenna ♥
    Stay in touch? Life of an Earth Muffin

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  2. Lulu04 October, 2020

    Hello Jess, what a beautiful looking park! I just love the silvery trees. You & your mam look super glam (your right, your mam's gingham dress is brilliant). Ah, giant ants...they sound mean! Glad you had a lovely walk and picnic. Lulu x

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    1. Jess 10 October, 2020

      Thanks Lulu. 🌻 It was a nice day. X

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  3. Polyester Princess04 October, 2020

    I'm pleased to hear that Covid-19 restrictions are slowly being eased, and that you were able to go on a picnic in the park. That must have been heavenly! Both you and your Mum are dressed fabulously, as always. Your Zara dress is such a delight! And I'm loving the sound of that delicious-looking salad. I have the same 1970s Tupperware tubs! xxx

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    1. Jess 10 October, 2020

      Twins!!! I've got some orange tubs and green ones but some yellow Tupperware tubs would be gorgeous.

      Thank you for your kind words, Ann!🌸🌹🌻

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  4. Vix05 October, 2020

    You and your mum look fabulous, what a gorgeous dress she's made, she is clever!
    I'm glad to hear that your restrictions are slowly being lifted. A third of the population are now in some form of lockdown although pubs, shops, schools and businesses remain open. I'm not allowed out of the gate for another seven days! xxx

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    1. Jess 10 October, 2020

      Thanks Vix. Yes, I love all the dresses my mum has made.

      I'm returning back to work soon. Things are slowly changing. X

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  5. Natalia Lialina10 October, 2020

    Beautiful outfit! You and your Mum are just so lovely, gorgeous! The nature shots are evocative. xxx

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    1. Jess 10 October, 2020

      Thanks Natalia! 🌻 We were so keen to get out into nature. X

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  6. Sheila16 October, 2020

    Any day with a rabbit sighting is a good day! But your day was already wonderful, because you got to picnic with your mum! Jess, that dress continues to be so stunning on you, and wow, doesn't Mum look amazing in her checked dress?

    Just getting caught up and hoping things have lifted further for you!

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