A Perfect Flower Stall

When I was a little girl I was as obsessed with flowers as I am these days. 

I think I might have been around 8 years old when we lived in an old Queenslander at Wellington Point with a beautiful garden which my mother absolutely loved.  I would collaborate with my neighbour Angela who was about a year younger than I was.  We would pick flowers {mostly the daisies} out of mum's very large garden and we would set up a flower stall in front of my parent's house and sell the flowers on the roadside. 

I would never let my children do that these days but back then it was different.  When I spotted these little stalls by Mouta over on Poppy Talk earlier this week memories of these fun times came flooding back.  I wish I had one of these back then.  I think if I did it might have improved sales!! 

Flowers, Vases, Baskets, Fabric, Plates & Pots

I've had a busy few days fossicking around the garden, the markets and local Antique shops. 

In my travels I stumbled across these vintage vases which I couldn't resist.  They now sit on our chest of drawers in our entry hallway.  The vibrant orange of the larger vase makes me happy every time I see it and I just love the quirky bird clinging to the other vase/jug....it certainly is something you either love or hate.

I fell in-love with these little yellow flowers at the markets but I can't remember the name of them so please do tell if you know.  

I also picked up one of these baskets which I have been coveting along with this piece of fabric which I am thinking of making into table napkins for an upcoming event I have planned.



On Saturday I potted up 12 little pots with Succulents for my brother as he was having a lunch at his house over the weekend and needed something wonderful to place down the centre of his dining table. I kept a few for myself to add to my growing collection of pot plants.  {Correction to my post last week the little pots sell for approx. $1.20 at Bunnings and the succulents came from there too}.

It seems I wasn't the only one playing with flowers on the weekend. Mum just sent me this picture of the fresh Banksias she collected from the trees on their property at the beach.  I am hoping she might deliver some over to me this week.



And finally I added 18 mismatched vintage dinner plates to my blue and white collection.  We never have enough plates when we have the family here for lunch or dinner so now we will. NB. Mismatched vintage is so much less expensive than heading out to buy a complete set and so much more interesting I think and the best thing is that I can keep on adding to them as I see them.

My Wonderful Weekend

My plans for a weekend in the garden had to be slightly altered due to the weather.  However, despite the rain I did achieve some gardening goals.  I went to my favourite nursery at Wellington Point yesterday.  If I could put their garden surrounding their nursery onto a truck and deliver it to our house I'd be one happy girl.  I just love wandering around the little pathways through their beautiful established garden. 

My aunty and my grandma {the one I photographed here on the blog last week} dropped in for morning tea this morning.  Aunty Jane brought me these pretty roses from her garden.  I love garden roses.  They are my favourite.

As you can see I did go a little crazy at the nursery.  I love the mix of plants I chose.  I really want to add lots of different colours into our garden.

I can't believe our little Max turned 10 months old yesterday.  He is almost walking.  Time really flies...



This morning my brother Sam and my mum, Harry, Max and I went to the Chandler Markets.  I hadn't been before and was so excited by what they had.  I found some beautiful orchids and fresh flowers and a few little vintage surprises too.



Yesterday I collected this bundle of fresh lettuce, beans and tomatoes from our kitchen garden.  I placed them into a basket and took them down to my mum's house.  Today she and Sam made an amazing salad which you will probably find the recipe for over at Sams' Table this week. 

Weekends at home are my favourite.  I always feel so inspired and rested and ready to go back to work on a Monday when I have been pottering around the house all weekend.

That's me...

I'm a reserved person.

You cannot say you know me

if you meet me just once
or twice.

Sono  una persona riservata.

Non puoi dire di conoscermi

se mi hai incontrato solo una
o due volte.

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I don't speak much.

I prefer to say things in

other ways.

Io non parlo molto.

Preferisco dire le cose

in altre maniere.

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I'm a good listener,

people always

count on me.

But I find it difficult

to ask for help if I need it,

'cause I'm proud.

Sono una buona ascoltatrice,

le persone contano spesso su di me.

Ma io trovo difficile

chiedere aiuto quando ne ho bisogno,

perchè sono orgogliosa.

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I always smile,

even if it's not a good day.

Only people who really know me

can feel that there's

something wrong.

Sorrido sempre,

anche se non è una buona giornata.

Solo le persone che mi conoscono

davvero riescono a capire

che c'è qualcosa che non va.

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I know a lot of people,

but I have just few friends.

I think

friendship is a treasure.

I don't open my hearth

easly,

but when I do it

it's for all my life.

I give everything

to my friends,

but pretend the same.

Conosco un sacco di persone,
ma ho pochi amici.
Credo che l'amicizia sia un tesoro.
Non apro il mio cuore facilmente,
ma quando lo faccio è per
tutta la vita.
Io do tutto ai miei amici,
ma pretendo lo stesso.

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I'm totally honest.

I always say what

I have in my mind.

I'm not diplomatic.

Sono totalmente onesta.
Dico sempre quello
che penso.
Non sono diplomatica.

 

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Im' stubborn,

indipendent.

I love to be by myself.

I'm not afraid

of being lonely.

Sono testarda,
indipendete.
Amo stare per conto mio.
Non ho paura di stare
da sola.

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I'm very sensitive.

Very, very sentitive.

You can hurt me even

without noticing it.

Sono molto sensibile.
Molto, molto sensibile.
Potresti ferirmi senza neanche
accorgentene.

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I decide in a minute

without too much thinking.

I face all my problems

without hiding myself

or postponing.

Decido in 1 minuto
senza pensare troppo.
Affronto i problemi
senza nascondermi e senza
procrastinare.

 

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I walk slowly,

and try to smile to all

the people who haven't time

to look at all the beauties

around them.

Cammino piano
e cerco di sorridere
a tutte le persone che
non hanno il tempo
di guardare le
meraviglie che li circondano.

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I'm sweet and caring,

but also strong

and determinate.
I know what I want
and I do everything
to get it.

Sono dolce e altruista,
ma anche forte
e determinata.
So cosa voglio e
faccio di tutto
per ottenerlo.

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I'm ironic

and self ironic.

I love to laugh,

and to have fun!

Sono ironica
e auto-ironica.
Amo ridere e
divertirmi!

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Deep in my heart

I'm a true romantic

girl who cries watching
romantic movies.

Nel profondo del mio cuore
sono una romanticona
che piange ogni volta
che vede un film romantico.

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I can't stand

hypocrisy,
superficiality,
insincerity.

Non sopporto
l'ipocrisia,
la superficialità,
la falsità.

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I don't care how you

are dressed.

I care who you are.

Non mi interessa come
sei vestito.
Mi interessa chi sei.

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That's me...

I'm a reserved person.

You cannot say you know me

if you meet me just once
or twice.

Sono  una persona riservata.

Non puoi dire di conoscermi

se mi hai incontrato solo una
o due volte.

credits

I don't speak much.

I prefer to say things in

other ways.

Io non parlo molto.

Preferisco dire le cose

in altre maniere.

credits

I'm a good listener,

people always

count on me.

But I find it difficult

to ask for help if I need it,

'cause I'm proud.

Sono una buona ascoltatrice,

le persone contano spesso su di me.

Ma io trovo difficile

chiedere aiuto quando ne ho bisogno,

perchè sono orgogliosa.

credits

I always smile,

even if it's not a good day.

Only people who really know me

can feel that there's

something wrong.

Sorrido sempre,

anche se non è una buona giornata.

Solo le persone che mi conoscono

davvero riescono a capire

che c'è qualcosa che non va.

credits

I know a lot of people,

but I have just few friends.

I think

friendship is a treasure.

I don't open my hearth

easly,

but when I do it

it's for all my life.

I give everything

to my friends,

but pretend the same.

Conosco un sacco di persone,
ma ho pochi amici.
Credo che l'amicizia sia un tesoro.
Non apro il mio cuore facilmente,
ma quando lo faccio è per
tutta la vita.
Io do tutto ai miei amici,
ma pretendo lo stesso.

credits

I'm totally honest.

I always say what

I have in my mind.

I'm not diplomatic.

Sono totalmente onesta.
Dico sempre quello
che penso.
Non sono diplomatica.

 

credits

Im' stubborn,

indipendent.

I love to be by myself.

I'm not afraid

of being lonely.

Sono testarda,
indipendete.
Amo stare per conto mio.
Non ho paura di stare
da sola.

credits

I'm very sensitive.

Very, very sentitive.

You can hurt me even

without noticing it.

Sono molto sensibile.
Molto, molto sensibile.
Potresti ferirmi senza neanche
accorgentene.

credits

I decide in a minute

without too much thinking.

I face all my problems

without hiding myself

or postponing.

Decido in 1 minuto
senza pensare troppo.
Affronto i problemi
senza nascondermi e senza
procrastinare.

 

credits

I walk slowly,

and try to smile to all

the people who haven't time

to look at all the beauties

around them.

Cammino piano
e cerco di sorridere
a tutte le persone che
non hanno il tempo
di guardare le
meraviglie che li circondano.

credits

I'm sweet and caring,

but also strong

and determinate.
I know what I want
and I do everything
to get it.

Sono dolce e altruista,
ma anche forte
e determinata.
So cosa voglio e
faccio di tutto
per ottenerlo.

credits

I'm ironic

and self ironic.

I love to laugh,

and to have fun!

Sono ironica
e auto-ironica.
Amo ridere e
divertirmi!

credits

Deep in my heart

I'm a true romantic

girl who cries watching
romantic movies.

Nel profondo del mio cuore
sono una romanticona
che piange ogni volta
che vede un film romantico.

credits

I can't stand

hypocrisy,
superficiality,
insincerity.

Non sopporto
l'ipocrisia,
la superficialità,
la falsità.

credits

I don't care how you

are dressed.

I care who you are.

Non mi interessa come
sei vestito.
Mi interessa chi sei.

credits

Perfect shabby

Me and Sofia

are sick  again=(

This year is a disaster!!!

Io e Sofia

siamo ancora malate =(

Quest'anno è un vero disastro!!!

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So I won't be around,

but I want to

celebrate 4 great women

who create a perfect

shabby Saturday!

Go and visit

Irene

Sarah

Gaia

Federica

you don't have to miss their posts!!

Quindi non sarò molto in giro,

ma voglio celebrare 4 grandi donne

cha hanno creato un perfetto

sabato shabby!!

Andate a visitare

Irene

Sarah

Gaia

Federica

Non perdetevi i loro post!!