Well over the last few months, my little family and I have had some big manouvres to undertake by moving interstate from Newcastle to Melbourne. Great decision, but lots of hard work - SO not blogworthy! Tasks included the inevitable open for inspections every Saturday (read: cleaning the house and studio like it's never been cleaned before) and then keeping the place spotless for those fun little mid-week walk-throughs prospective purchasers like to make....etc...etc....
Then there was the job of finding a new home in Melbourne to go to, and all the organisation of working with a removalist to get the 10-years-worth-mountain of stuff down here in one piece. Some fun things happened along the way - I had the mother of all garage sales in my studio, and did a roaring trade in vintage fabrics, china and collectables. I edited down my collections to just my very favourite things, and it felt like great feng-shui to let the rest go to happy fellow collectors and my local charity shop.
There will be some things I will really miss about living in Newcastle. One of my favourite things was waking up in the morning to the sometimes deafening sound of birds in the yard, and the treetop views I had. The image below is of my old bedroom, and happily the image under that is of the new one.
So I have had my wish come true - still plenty of lovely birds in the trees around me, and below are some gorgeous blooms photographed on walks around the new 'hood. As all the number plates around me now say - Victoria - the place to be! It's been worth the wait x
5 comments:
Oh my god Simone that is SO blog worthy. I do have to say I am a little chuffed and a wee excited that you're moving to Melbourne! We have to catch up – would be great to have a coffee when you're all settled. Cheri xx
Hi Cheri, it would be lovely to see you! Let's catch up soon! x
Hi Simone, your website is absolutely gorgeous, I love it! It was such a pleasure meeting you at your garage sale before your big move down south. I love my purchases and would like to send you some photos as I mentioned I would. In your photos Melbourne looka as though spring has sprung early and nature in the neighbourhood is smiling for you. Take care, Lauren
Hi Sim! It's Flávia from Brazil =] I see you're doing very very well and I'd like to say I've always been a fan of you and your work. I miss you! A big hug for you and your family. Beijos!
Hi Lauren, it was great to meet you - I would love to see your photos!
Hello dear Flavia, I miss you too, when are you coming back to Australia? xxx
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