Here are some snaps from our annual road trip down to Melbourne. This time instead of doing it in one hideous overnight haul PB mapped out the coastal drive with planned rest and overnight stops, meaning we never had to drive more than three hours in one hit. Timing 90% of the driving with BB's sleeps also meant uninterrupted conversation for us – more than we've had all year!
We had a super Christmas I'm sure not dissimilar to everyone else's –family, food, beach, books and naps. One thing I really noticed from this trip was how much more space I had in my head to create being away from the computer and the abundance of so called inspiration. I felt more inspired surrounded by nature with one new craft book and a mind clear of too many images. For me, 2013 is the time to stop putting stuff in and start seeing what comes out.
(For a few months anyways, until the new baby arrives and it's back to the newborn haze!)
1. Rest stop in Eden 2. Finished holiday project 3. BB testing out her present from Santa 4-7. Cranbourne Royal Botanical Gardens 8. Pom-pom dance on Port Phillip Bay, I forgot how bloody cold that wind can get! 9. Loot from Gardenworld 10. Books and naps 11. Rest stop at Lake Tuross.
beautiful landscapes
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a happy new year!
BB makes one cute little skater girl!
ReplyDeletewe didn't make it to Australia in 2012. I wish we could do it in 2013. Happy New Year. The skateboarding picture is my favourite. Love from Hungary.
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ReplyDeletebeautiful photos
We have 2 feet of snow here right now. I want to move to Australia and be near the beach! Such lovely photos and I seriously want your pants!
ReplyDeleteHappy new year. Glad to hear you're rested and feeling good. A road trip sounds daunting but you've made it look quite the treat. Best wishes for 2013 - and that new addition to the family.
ReplyDeleteBB looks like a little Kurt Kobain on that skateboard! These photos are amazing! Glad you liked your hols x
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Amazing pictures, the forth one looks unreal!
ReplyDeleteBB, 2 year old, on a skateboard, on a half pipe. But of course!
ReplyDeleteThat woven bowl is amazing! I'd love to learn how. Did you follow any particular tutorial?
ReplyDeleteSounds like you guys had a lovely time. The woven basket is gorgeous but it's Rosie on the skateboard that astounds me most - she is unbelievable! How's your nerves? x
ReplyDeleteThat basket is so similar to those made by the Aboriginal people I used to live with. Beautiful art. Love the skater girl. Xx Ashley
ReplyDeletewow!!! beautiful pictures. that fourth one down of that landscape is to die for!!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely images. My parents have always endorsed the ... never more than 3 hours driving in a row. I used to think they were crazy - because it took us so much longer to get anywhere ... but with the benefit of a bit of age - they've had it right the whole time!
ReplyDeleteThat basket is amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling rested after your break x
PS. I think I know that foreshore well ;)
I'm wondering whether your girl could give me a skateboard lesson? I've decided at the ripe old age of 35, that now would be a good time to learn.
ReplyDeleteps. Gorgeous belly.
Where are your top and leggings from? I love how long that top is, never could find them while I was prego.
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