Last weekend we had a gathering
an afternoon to come together with shared food, simple decorations, no structured time, one table, lots of rugs and plenty of conversation
“All ukeleles, hulahoops, guitars, fire twirling, bongos, bubbles and barefeet are actively encouraged…”
an open green space giving shade and freedom to
20 adults and 28 children
 
When city living can feel so incredibly rushed, hurried, structured and small. Gatherings like this are like a breath of fresh air.
Recharging the batteries, giving adults time to stop, slow down and talk. Children time to do what they do best…run off and explore, creating their own games.
I absolutely adore afternoons like this…
Thank you friends.
cityhippyfarmgirl 
Looks and sounds like a wonderful day, Brydie! 🙂
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It was Celia! I hope there are many more like it.
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I feel refreshed just looking at the photos – what a great day 🙂
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Thanks Rock Salt, it was lots of fun.
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What a perfect way to spend a Sunday. I love the pretty wool wrapped around the trees and that dessert looks stunning. Will you be sharing the recipe? And I do hope everyone arrived with that list of things that were actively encouraged xx
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Alas, not my dessert to share, it does look spectacular doesn’t it 🙂
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That looks like such a wonderful, restful day with friends.
I love the whole picnic and rugs and ukelele pics- was there any fire twirling going on?
Thanks for sharing, Brydie, I could almost feel the warm breezes!
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No fire twirling this time Heidi, I’m hoping for next though. Now that would have impressed the kids!
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Great Post – loving your photos! Nothing better than a gathering and just hanging out:) Have a Great One!
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Thanks Renee, have a good one too.
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Wonderful gathering!
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Wonderful and heartwarmingly joyous.
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A lovely day with family and friends Brydie. Thank you for sharing.
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It looks like a great afternoon – I love picnics on the park but we hardly ever do them.
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Is that bunting I see hanging inbetween the trees? Love it! And that blueberry cheesecake doesn’t look half bad either. Very nice Brydie.
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That bunting and cheescake are both from two talented friends Mariana. I just sat back and admired!
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Well if your friends are anything like you, no wonder they’re talented!
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How fantastic, Brydie!! You’re living the dream.. friends and a picnic in the park! And barefeet!! How wonderful the simple things are:D xx
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Barbara it finely dawned on me to stop dreaming of things I would like to do and actually make them happen. A very simple gathering, but like you said they really are the most wonderful.
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Ahhh, a gathering with wonderful people is great for lifting the spirits. A lovely energy in these photos. And I love seeing your photography skills grow too 🙂
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M, thank you for even noticing a change in the photos. New camera, and I’m playing with different lenses. Oh my, it’s an exciting world I’m finally dipping into!
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What a wonderful day indeed! 🙂
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How we should spend every day…….how awesome x
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The simple things in life are often the best…I think I stole that from an ad??? What a wonderful way to spend a day.
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What a wonderful, wonderful gathering – it all looks just lovely. I am, though, a little intrigued by the reference to fire twirling 😉
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Ahhh the good old days of simple gatherings and enjoying other peoples company. Bliss. You’ve inspired me to make more friends so I can do the same!
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Gin plus tonic, thanks for reading. I’ve also done similar gatherings in the past where everyone I have invited has to invite along someone else. The more the merrier. They have all been a lot of fun. Make it happen 🙂
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Sometimes I think you bring the ‘country ‘ to the city , Brydie. I used to think of the city as being a place where one could feel isolated and alone…but you have shown me it is a place of community and connection.Thankyou.
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Kim, thank YOU for your lovely comment. I think the city can certainly make you feel isolated and alone, and at times I’ve definitely felt that. But…it can also be a wonderful melting pot of people and ideas, and if I’ve got an idea for something to happen it really is up to me to make it so. It’s taken me a long time to realise I should just try and create the community life I so longed for in country living. It doesn’t happen all the time, but damn, it’s awesome when it does 🙂
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Now that is a gathering I would have enjoyed being a part of…lovely.
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What a perfect way to spend an afternoon – and the food looks delicious.
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How beautiful!
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I love Kim’s comment from above – it really reinforces the strong connections we all make the world and country over.
This was a really beautiful afternoon – enjoyed it tremendously. Love the photos; they really do capture the celebratory day.
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Such lovely photos, such a lovely atmosphere, such beautiful people. It looks like the most wonderful gathering.
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It looks like a gorgeous day Brydie. I love city catch ups like this. Community is so important in the city and makes such a different to the quality of life, especially once you have kids.
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