Tag: garden

Playtime in Wellington Botanical Garden

Lydia | February 25, 2013

We had an enjoyable ride in the Wellington Cable Car up to the Botanical Garden. It was a scorching day. Mum, Imogen and I met my sister and baby Amber by the duck pond in a shaded area of the garden. Imogen and Amber ran around and chased one another in Anderson Park where Shakespeare plays are performed outside during the summer.

The incredible views over Wellington from the top of the Cable Car where the Botanical Garden is situated. The beauty of Wellington never ceases to take my breath away.

Cousins Imogen and Amber ran after one another all afternoon. Imogen was desperate to get hold of Amber’s hat and looked like the cat who’d got the cream once it was on her head!

Imogen and Amber playing with Gran and their hats in the park. We all had a wonderful day out with many happy memories.

New Zealand Country Life

Lydia | February 6, 2013

After a coffee in Greytown we visited my Uncle and Aunt in Mikimiki on a beautiful hot day in the Wairarapa. Their house sits in the middle of several acres of garden, pasture and wooded land. A stream runs by the land and there are some deep spots for taking a dip when you need to cool off in the summer. The perfect setting for New Zealand country life.

Enjoying lunch with Gran

Following a delicious lunch al fresco we explored the garden where Imogen found a hammock between the trees to swing in with Grandma and Grandpa, a wheelbarrow, a spade and a bathtub full of rainwater and lily pads. In the afternoon she had fun with her new friend Ellie, playing with a bucket of water.

The setting for my Uncle and Aunt’s home is idyllic. My Uncle has built an outdoor kitchen, aka the Man Cave, that is just incredible. It gets plenty of use throughout the year and there’s even hot water for doing the dishes when you’ve finished eating in the outdoors. Don’t you love the Man Cave sign?

It was a glorious day spent catching up with family and reminded me of how much I’m looking forward to having our own garden and organic vegetable plot one day. As for a hammock between the trees to relax in and read… yes please!

Imogen’s quite the country bumpkin even in her Vertbaudet skirt and since we’ve been in New Zealand she’s rarely seen without her purple wellies and Grandpa’s large hat.

Joules Clothing

Lydia | January 30, 2013

As a lover of nature and the great outdoors I’m a big fan of Joules colourful clothing for our family. Joules have a beautiful range of casual and outdoor attire to suit all ages with their signature prints on wellies, coats, jumpers, trousers and accessories for Mum, Dad, Girls, Boys and Baby.

My favourite picks from the boys, girls and baby clothing ranges.

1. Joules Boys Jnr Captain Sweatshirt; 2. Joules Girls Jnr Irene Dress; 3. Joules Baby Girls Wellies; 4. Joules Baby Boys Fleece

And from the Joule’s womens range I’m loving this jacket and jumper.

5. Moredale Womens Quilted Jacket; 6. Womens Anchor Jumper

Much to my absolute delight Joules also have a Home and Garden range with bedding, cushions, mugs, stationery, towels, nursery bedding and pet accessories.

Joules have notified me of some special discount codes on full priced items when you shop before 13 February 2013: