Heart Felt

Taking a page out of Alison's journal

This has been something we've been meaning to do all summer.   Normally Ian works on a Friday night and I'm home by myself after a long days work with two extremely tired children who have been at daycare all day.  But not tonight!  Daddy is home, I had a short day at work and the kids were relaxed.....nothing is better than pizza, a cheap bottle of red wine, native bush surroundings and a babbling brook to end the week in! xx

"Gingerbread House" (Bakery)

Beautiful setting in native bushland







The pizza!

Morning tea etiquette

sadie and charlie 031, originally uploaded by Heart felt.

Lesson learnt.....enjoy the moment! Thanks Chris for this adorable photograph of Sadie. x

Sunflowers

A few months back Charlie and Sadie planted some sunflower seeds.  They both have lovingly tendered and watered them regularly.  Today we decided to measure the tallest one.  It didn't have the biggest head, but it measured 204 Cm's or 80 1/2 inches tall! 

Charlie very proud of his tallest sunflower.

Between Carterton and Greytown, Left Field Gallery has planted a field of sunflowers.  It's a magnificent show.  If you are passing by it is worth stopping, for $5 you can take a bunch home.

 



I also have a selection of new New Zealand inspired Heart Felt knits available now on Trade Me. xx

Puppy love on the Grassy Knoll

Our friends Christine and Paul have a slice of New Zealand heaven called the Grassy Knoll.  Their property over looks the Wairarapa Valley below and the Tararua Range in the distance.  Sunrises and sunsets are unbelievably beautiful. 

Their black Labrador Bella recently had puppies, so today we drove the kids out to see her gorgeous pups.  Needless to say they were very cute!

 

Sadie has a kiss for most people......evidently for puppies too!





View of the Valley from the Grassy Knoll.

Charlie and Sadie feasted on apples from their orchard.  You have never tasted apples like apples from the Grassy Knoll, spray free and somehow bug free.  Sweet, crisp and small - perfect for little hands.

Charlie collected an egg from the hen house.  He asked me what was inside the egg.  I asked him what he thought was inside, he whispered very quietly......"a baby chicken".  Not sure what he's going to think when I serve it up for breakfast tomorrow!

For more photographs of the Grassy Knoll, please visit my Flickr. xx

 

: Agnes Coy :

Today Sadie and I were honored to be invited to attend the opening of Alison's new
studio and gallery -

: Agnes Coy :

Alison's studio is a space of tranquility and perfection.  Beautifully sewn pieces made from vintage and new fabric, complimented by buttons, beads and hand embroidery.

Sadie checking out the goods...her favorite piece, Alison's gorgeous hand embroidered sparrow cushion.

Sadie enjoyed a couple of drinks and playing in Alison's big backyard.

Congratulations Alison and all the best! xx
If you are in Carterton, be sure to stop by.

Rainy Day Faves

We had a glorious day of downpours.  The garden is refreshed and revived.

Here are some of my Etsy favorites inspired by beautiful rain! xx

Whimsical necklace by Curly Girl Glass



Two puddle jumpers by 3 Lambs Graphics



Rain drop fabric by Cicada Studio

 

Pink wellie shirt by Charlie and Sarah



Blue umbrella card set by Made by Keli



Decal stickers by Bomb Grafx



Rain drop Hoody by Kaching Design

Nark in the City

I had to go to the city today to be a witness for a court case.  It was all rather exciting, I'm always up for new experiences.   I have never been in a court room before and I was quite nervous, but everyone was very helpful and talked me through the procedures.

I was in the witness stand for about 10 minutes answering questions from the prosecutors and the defense.  It was all rather exhilarating!  I was dying to hear cliches such as..."I object your Honor"....."over ruled!".......but then I realized I just watch too many court dramas.

Old and new buildings in the city

The new supreme court in construction (The 'Beehive' peeping behind the building on the left)

The excitement just never stopped......with a the fire alarms going off and firemen swarming the building!

Getting ready for Autumn in NZ

The cooler weather we have been experiencing in the past few days has motivated me to prepare some Heart Felt knits for my New Zealand customers. 

These pieces are available now on my Trade Me site. xx

Sculpture in the Country

I have been waiting two years for the 2nd Wairarapa 'Sculpture in the Country' exhibition.  This year it was held at the historic 'Carrington House' in Carterton.

'Sculpture in the Country' showcased nearly 100 sculptures from artists all over New Zealand.  It was a festive atmosphere with a jazz band playing on the veranda of the homestead.  All proceeds went to the Te Omanga Hospice.

 

 

One of our favorite pieces.

For more photographs please visit my Flickr. x

Kapiti Coast Breakaway

We have just returned from three days enjoying the sites along the Kapiti Coast.   The weather was mixed, but we found interesting things to see and do along this stunning piece of coast.   

Charlie enjoyed the Southward Car Museum.  I remember visiting this museum myself when I was a child, it was nice to be able to take Charlie and see his delight in the variety of vehicles, planes, motorbikes....basically anything that has wheels!

We stayed further up north at a small place called Waikawa in the Horowhenua District.   The beach house was very comfortable and just a short walk to the beach.

Charlie and Sadie loved running down the sand dunes, building sandcastles, beach combing and writing in the sand with pieces of drift wood.  

Charlie and Daddy with Kapiti Island in the distance.

Leaving only footprints (and paw prints)....

Beach houses peeping out of the sand dunes.

The remains of the strange alien like Porcupine fish.

Me and my shadows...

Happy Valentines Day! xx

For more photographs of our trip to the Kapiti Coast and Waikawa, please visit my Flickr.