It looks like we are springing in to spring round these parts. The light is different, days longer, clothing layers are slowly being peeled off and jasmine…
Beautiful jasmine is flowering on local suburban fences, where I’ll quite often smell it before I see it. A gorgeous soft delicate smell that I’m sure to my end of days will always remind me of my mother. It’s such a favourite flower with her. A tiny sprig is just enough to scent the air, enough to turn heads that say “Ooooh, what’s that lovely smell?
Blue sunny skies and cold seas are enticing little feet in. Sand is being strewn, holes are being dug and shivery skinny bodies are being dried off. Part of me wants to listen to the sea’s siren song and go swimming. The other part of me says, oh hell no, it’s still way too cold in there. Maybe in a few months…
I’m still crocheting too. I keep getting side tracked with different projects though, which is making it tricky to finish anything. A little bit here and a little bit there. Stolen moments that slowly add stitches while creations grow. I’m not sure what is more appealing at the moment, the prospect of making something and fueling that creative drive or the calming meditative effect repetitive stitches has on me. Either way, it’s working.
Goodbye to winter which I always adore. Winter and all she has to offer. The warming foods, seasonal vegetables, looped scarves, and a cooler time to stop, think and plan. With spring now here though, there is a new vibrancy. A new sense of growth and energy, both internally and around me… an energy that I’m sure will put just a little spring in my step.
What’s happening with you and your change of seasons?
cityhippyfarmgirl 
lovely pics…Im lovin the change of season…all the freshness of spring xx
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It’s lovely isn’t it Jen 🙂
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I saw someone in a tank top and denim hot pants today and I thought it is lovely weather but not that warm! But it was lovely to sit outside in the sunshine today and play with the kids – even picked up a cricket bat to hit a ball!
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Sounds like a lovely way to end a weekend Johanna.
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Gardening, lots of it, so much more pleasant now that I can feel my fingers and my back is warmed by a gentle sun. Oh and crocheting, every night! I’m impressed with myself on that front.
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Ooooh what are you making Barbara?
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As you approach summer, we approach winter. A topsy turvey world. The flowers in a glass are lovely–
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Thank you Alice. I do like a few flowers to brighten up a table.
It’s funny how the seasons are opposite isn’t it.
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Oh.. I just know you’re experiencing spring because we’ve just begun to feel fall in the air. It’s so cool at night.. you must be enjoying the warmer evenings now:D It’s so cool to read your spring and our fall at the same time! I LOVE your crochet necklace!! Very pretty!! xx
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Still cool nights here, but the days are slowly getting warmer. I’m in no hurry for summer though!
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I’m in no hurry for fall!! My Dad just emailed from the lake in British Columbia and said they are wearing winter jackets! Yuck!
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How cold does it get B?
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It says it’s 16.. here and there, but maybe with the humidity and cool breeze off the lake it feels colder than here? But I felt like a winter coat would have been nice tonight, lol! What’s your temperature??
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21 today and down to about 10 ish at night. Blue, blue skies and sunny… actually it’s probably a little too sunny. We haven’t had any proper rain for ages.
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I love your images Brydie and your crocheted little flowers are gorgeous – beautiful colours. Love the image of the ocean. Yes, it’s so lovely to have Spring. I’m loving the longer days and the warmer weather too xx
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Aren’t we lucky to have such beautiful clear waters at our doorstep. I never get tired of seeing Sydney’s beautiful waters.
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oh..yes.spring has such promise brydie..i know spring has really arrived when the street tree in front of my house is fully in leaf which it is now..
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Lovely Jane.
I’m still waiting for a lot of the trees in our local park to get their leaves back. Scanning those branches for the little green buds.
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We’re definitely in to spring here too (to my relief on the weekend, given the events!). I am always a bit sad to leave winter but spring is so beautiful it’s hard to resist it. Summer on the other hand…I’m hoping it’s a long way off 🙂
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You’re right Kari, summer can definitely wait.
Now I’m dying to know how the weekend went!!!
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Ha – it went well! Post is up if you’re interested 🙂
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What a beautiful picture of the sea, so serene and inviting. Is this taken in Sidney? Our autumn is just starting to slice cool air through the early mornings. I love autumn and spring, such an air of expectation about it …
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It sure is Woos. Sydney is lucky enough to have some really beautiful beaches and little coastal inlets off the harbour.
Enjoy your beautiful Autumn.
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Wonderful photos! I’ve noticed a dramatic change in daylight hours here – evenings are much darker quicker.
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Perfectly in sync with the opposite seasons Misky 🙂
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Despite being in the Southern Hemisphere, it is still winter here! I love jasmine and it reminds me of my childhood home 🙂
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It won’t be long now though Tandy.
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Just as your spring is approaching our fall is as well. Two lovely times of the year. Love the first photo.
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Lovely Spring photos , especially the blue in that sea photo – iridescent! We are having cool mornings on the farm with a touch of frost ….then beautiful Spring days that make you want to be outside with the animals and not inside doing housework.Blossoms on the fruit trees, casaurina trees in full pollen mode ( ah choo) ,babies being born and a sense of renewal in the air.
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Beautiful Kim. What a gorgeous time of year to be living on a farm. I love seeing all the trees in blossom… enjoy those new born baby nuzzles too!
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Entering Autumn here- cooler weather and lots of rain. Everything is green except some of the leaves are turning on the trees- I just love seasons- especially the beginning of each season!
Love your pictures and the crocheted necklace is lovely!
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I also adore the scent of jasmine. i MUST plant some by my bedroom doors, i keep forgetting.. love the spring post.. thank you.. c
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I can just never get used to the fact that we all live on the same earth (I think!) and it can still be spring in one part, and winter in another!!! Too much for my brain.
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A very beautiful uplifting post Brydie! Love that Spring is in your air, and the sweet smell of jasmine, and I love your crochet necklace! (And I so get the meditative effects of repeating those simple stitches and watching flowers bloom or sweaters grow from string!) 🙂
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I’m loving spring down here. It feels like we experienced the eternal winter this year and I am so thankful for the warmth. Spring and Summer are definitely my favorite months…..well, until Autumn comes anyway. xx
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Love your crocheting! I an banned for now because of my wrists, but so want to make some flowers and a tea cosy.
Spring is slower here, we still had minus7 last week. I have seed packets scattered around Just waiting to be planted, but will have to wait a month yet I think 😦
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Spring is a lovely time here in Brisbane. Lovely and warm during the day but without those scorching hot days that send you indoors. I’m really enjoying my time over at the allotment, green leaves everywhere, lettuce, silverbeet, kale, cabbage.
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Pretty spring photos, particularly the light and flowers on your windowsill. I love Jasmine flowers too and the also remind me of my mum … I remember as a kid making fresh Jasmine flower necklaces with my mum and her mum in the Philippines.
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