Afternoon Tea With My Bestie

Seasons come and seasons go, years pass us by, and tomorrow's a promise. Whirlwinds of time can leave  rubble, if not challenged, and hinder one's desire.  Birds migrate in search of belonging, seeking refuge, a haven, a cocoon of a kind. My heart beats for a kindred spirit, one neither boredom or inequities will ever cease. Whispering to each other of life's sweet journey, may it be joy or any trajectory, we are there for each other; a friendship promised to last till eternity.
Friendships are paramount to ones health and well being. They bring sunshine, laughter, wisdom and comfort every time.
My dearest friend and her husband came over for a late afternoon tea a few weeks ago. I was able to bake some cupcakes and make some smoked salmon and egg sandwiches with some berries on the side.

Thank you friends for visiting. Hope you are all well.

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  we sat by the tea light candles, chatting away listening to the distant echo of the night.

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother... Proverbs 18:24

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work; if one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him...Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

  

Tulip Festival

It was only the second day of its show, when we headed down to the Southern Highlands to visit this yearly event which showcases tulips of various kinds. With the climate so unpredictable, I was more worried than excited to see if they had thrived. Spring this year has been really warm, with September 2013 the warmest on record.
Spring is the most anticipated and appreciated season of the year in the Southern Highlands as the local community prepares for one of the most spectacular display of tulips in Corbett Garden in the centre of Bowral. As you may have already noticed I love visiting open gardens and flower festivals. My hay fever isn't a deterrent, in my urge to follow the calling of surging pollens in my quest for the beauty of nature.

I thought by the time I shared this post, spring would be over, Considering how busy I was the last couple of weeks. As much as I would like to blog, time seems so elusive and scarce in my hands. But during my little break, lots of things have been achieved. I'm hoping to share some photos of our garden soon; the veggies are now taking shape, roses are in the midst of a colourful display, natives are in bloom and fruits trees teeming with buds, a sign of abundance coming our way.

Wishing everyone a happy weekend and thank you for visiting and leaving your sweet comments. I promise to visit soon.