My Weekend in photographs

Auckland's weather surpassed itself this weekend in its complete randomness. We went from torrential rain and a very cold spell on Friday to this beautiful day on Saturday.

Kipper found himself a sunny patch and didn't budge all day.

Today (Sunday) was freezing and miserable again but we managed a trip out to the Royal Oak Market where these gorgeous Monarch butterfly caterpillars were.

I caught up with lots of friends who were exhibiting and the girls had their faces painted so they were very happy!

We've got two very tired little girls now. Poor Maddy has a stinking cold so I'm expecting a day at home tomorrow. Fingers crossed I'll get a chance to work on some knitting or tidy up my sewing room in between providing hot lemon drinks and blankets.

How was your weekend? Hope you got some sunshine.

Pretending it's Spring

It's hideous weather here in Auckland today (and I don't think we are alone. The whole of New Zealand seems to be getting a taste of winter today). It's been bucketing down with rain all night and all today. After a late night visit to the Emergency Room with my youngest (who is fine today), I'm feeling in great need of a pick me up today. A day sewing with some gorgeous floral corduroy was just what was needed. Looking at these beautiful flowers and butterflys all day has allowed me to pretend it's Spring (in my head anyway!
The rest of me was freezing!)

I've just listed this little dress and hat on my Felt Shop. It's size 3-6 months but the dress would probably last longer than that. It's made from a printed cordouroy.

The hat has a soft rib edging.

I've got some homemade bread rolls baking in the oven and I'm going to make leek, potato and bacon soup to go with them. We're planning on doing quite a lot of this after dinner.

Hope your evening is warm and snuggly too.