Been away a while.......

Ive been away some months now from sharing my thoughts , my joys , my life........

Its 4am , tea & toast , ready to return to embracing life for anything it may

throw my way.

Its been a turbulent year for our little family 

Always saying though " there are people much worse off " to get us through

Trying to put in perspective the events unfolding around the world & our own personal events

  eventually got too much 

People have said to me what a strong person I am at different times over the years

Its funny that I dont feel strong though. I am a quiet person who keeps her hurts close to the heart

Maybe I feel if I let them go I am weak or I will fall apart

Maybe that is the strength , but is it good for one to hold on ?

Maybe this is like a test to see what it feels like to let go a little , 'put it out to the universe'.

I know longer knew how to see joy in the beauty around me

I wanted to be sad , yet couldnt let myself  'totally' because of the children

I needed to use all the strength & energy I could muster to be there for my children

I took some time out from making commitments , blogging & even interacting with friends 

to quieten my busy mind  

Did it help ?

To a degree, but we still have a long road ahead 

I have come to the realisation I cannot put everything on hold waiting for the unknown that may 

or may not happen.

Like this photo I took of sunrise over Burleigh Beach , its a new day dawn &

I need to bring hope , harmony & positive thoughts into our life....

Be well my husband , our prayers are with you

Karyn x

The wedding day !

This is such a loving embrace ,

so protective....

I am looking forward to the wedding of William & Kate tonight.

Wishing then many happy years ahead

Karyn x

Anzac Day

They shall grow not old

as we that are left grow old,

Age shall not weary them,

nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun

and in the morning

We will remember them......

Lest we forget

Happy Easter

Happy Easter Blogging Friends !

If you are not from Australia you might be wondering what these funny little chocolate creatures are.

They are Australian marsupials , the one on the left is a 'Wombat' & the the other is a 'Bilby'.

Sadly the timid little Bilby is becoming extinct , thousands of these eggs are made every Easter to highlight their plight.

They are made of delicous Aust. Pink Lady Chocolate 

( I think gives Lindt a run for its money ) 

Our 4 year old son was delighted with them this morning !

Mummy & Daddy were equally excited with these ones chosen by the kids 

Of course no easter would be complete without  a Lindt chocolate bunny

Karyn x

Laundry Makeover Sneak Peek !

Towards the end of renovations , the budget has worn a bit thin. 

So I decided so I can still purchase my "pretties" I would cut out the 

tradies where possible. 

Goodbye Painters !

Hello Paintbrush For Me.

I was going to paint the laundry this colour & wallpaper one wall.

But after coming home 

with paint I thought was the perfect match (but alas wasnt ) , I had a change of mind.

I had painted a large patch on the wall by this time , I realised

even though the laundry is very light , painting a colour & wallpapering was going 

to make it appear smaller...... 

 So out came the white paint

It looks fresh and light , I am using accessories to add colour.

Makes it easy to change the look too, when the fancy takes me.

Just a few more details to go......

We will be ready for the reveal next week !

Karyn x

Help to find this please ?

Where 'o' where are you white deer head hook ?

I have gotten in my head I must have this hook for my new laundry makeover !

Yes it is showing on a couple of on line stores , but out of stock from May- July.

I would love to purchase it this week

If anyone knows the whereabouts (preferably in Australia) of one of these ,

I would be eternally grateful !

Karyn x

Grateful For The Colours Of Summer.......

The summer just passed has been eventful in our state & around the world.
 I thought I would reflect on the highlights of our summer & be grateful for the wonderful moments we had......

Swimming......

Sunshine for 7 days & 1 relaxing rainy day.....

Fun at whitehaven beach .....

More swimming......

Meeting the locals each day at our room ......

I have always been fascinated with Kookaburras

Their shape , colours & of course that amazing laugh.

They are like the ' teddy bears of birds' to me....

Toy Kookaburra meet real Kookaburra.....

Hubby played golf with this magnificent view....

Swimming prettiness , love all the different shades of blue......

I swam with the turtles.......

My very first painting ever !

I did a art class at the gallery with artist Greg Wardell....

More stunning water colour......

Sailing.....

Sunsets.....

Yes it is a long post today but after not posting for a while now , I needed a little 

cheering up. And what better way than with pictures of the whitsundays ( I do have 

many many more) I cannot help myself. 

There is blue everywhere you look of so many

 different shades .

 I always say blue is my favourite colour , this is confirmed when ever I visit

 here as I am always in awe. 

For me its like a feeling of being in love for the first time.

I sometimes wonder if my 4 year old feels the same. Lately he says everyday

"mummy lets sale the house & live at Hammo"

I ask him what will mummy & daddy do for a job there to earn money.

His response " anything you like"

The innocence of a child is beautiful .

It makes me think would the world & its people be in a better state if we didnt loose 

that simple thought process ?

What are your thoughts ?

Karyn x