Brick detail

There are lots of wonderful details to love about my home in the clouds at Torbreck- here is one little shot of the pop out brick detail of the tower block looking from the garden block balcony.

I'm the king (queen) of the mountain!

Ok, I am officially addicted to the endorphin high of cycling. Exhilarating downhills, exhausting uphills, gorgeous scenery and being able to see it all from 2 wheels powered by you!! This pic was taken on the descent from Mt Mee after our ride out + up the mountain- so beautiful and so close to the city!

just something lovely

On friday after a wee drink at the new cove oyster bar at southbank I was wandering home and to my absolute suprise and delight turned a corner to come across these.
I love that someone(s?) had taken ownership of the council bikes, decorating them with these shiny balloons. It was also a fortuitous break in the weather, with lovely moody clouds behind but a beautiful summer sunset as well... before the rain that was saturday morning!
I'm so please to see more and more people out riding these bikes lately- I rode the velo's in montreal as a touristand absolutely loved the freedom and flexibility it gave to explore. Hurrah to more bicycle goodness! Ps. a massive thanks to lucent imagery for reaching out to me about my blog- it's so exciting to connect with people in real life or on the inter-web. If anyone is looking for a little something something to brighten their day, check her website for some wonderful, inspiring images...
L :)

Spots to sit a while

While in a job at Mooloolaba this week I strolled past this planter box, bordering one if the cafes along the esplanade up there. Although I'd love to see the planters made in recycled timber I think they are such a great idea- the tops are wide enough to provide a sitting ledge for the casual passers-by (and there are lots around there, strolling in off the beach) to perch and chat and people watch- how great?! As someone who loves greenery + plant life but who doesn't necessarily have a green thumb, the ability to interchange the inner boxes with standard sized planter pots that are readily available at garden centres makes rejuvenation a far easier task. Greening our cities and providing spots for socializing at the same time- happy days!!! :)

summer. coming.

This morning run pic indicates I am justified in feeling hot + bothered post-run and wanting nothing more than to plunge into any kind of cold water body upon finishing. Yup- the frangipani says it all- summer is on its way to Brisbane!

Praise the slow!

I have blogged about the return to slow before... Veg boxes, DIY and Home style deliciousness... On the weekend a mob of us got together for lunch... In the true Italian sense- home made pasta!! It took 6 of us 2 hours to make from mixing to rolling to cutting to cooking but at the end we had the most delicious fresh bolognaise to enjoy over Sunday lunch with friends. Thanks Italy for leaving your mark :)

I love Bne in the spring time...

I am having the most wonderful time lately, living locally, acting locally, loving Bne! I was chatting to some friends the other night about how Brisbane is just the right size, just now. It is big enough that there is loads going on and loads to do but small enough that young, small + local groups have the confidence to start up their own creative inspiring projects... This pic from the weekends West End Twilight Markets is a prefect example. Young peeps- doers rather than talkers (though plenty of space for talking and sharing great ideas as well...), people who share the love of local and the love of people and who love bringing it all together- hooray!
L.