Weekend Colour

I am not averse to a cheerful bunch of flowers care of the supermarket, especially when the whole bunch only cost $10!  I always find it uplifting to have an abundance of fresh flowers in the apartment and whether they are from the market flower stalls, a couple of bunches from the local drug store pulled apart, a beautifully curated bouquet from the florist, or a big mix on special at the supermarket, flowers are beautiful no matter where they are from.

Darling Dahlia

Last evening James and I arrived back in Brisbane after three intensive days of work up on the Sunshine Coast.  It was overcast and rainy most of the time but the landscape was beautifully green as a result of all the rain.  The views out towards the misty hinterland was very atmospheric.  The rain stopped long enough for me to quickly take a snap of this lovely Dahlia I came across.  Its bright fuschia colour was so astonishing in the grey weather.  This one is yet to open up completely with all its petals and will no doubt look even more glorious.  Dahlias are definitely one of my favourite flowers.

August Favourites

Just a few of my favourite things at the moment... French candles under glass cloches, vintage turquoise Foo Dogs I found for a steal, Kate Spade ballet flats from Boston, a blue and white paisley scarf I found in Toowoomba last weekend from a lovely store called French Allure and my Red Phoenix necklace from my good friend Caroline...

Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston

One of the things I most love to do when I travel is to visit a city's museums and galleries.  One of the highlights of my trip to Boston was the opportunity to discover the ICA.  The art museum was designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro and opened in late 2006.  Located at Fan Pier on the waterfront the museum is such a wonderful art space full of light and transparency.  Furthermore, I love a good stair and you can probably tell from my photos that I was a fan of all the stairs at the ICA!  I enjoyed the exhibitions and loved the public space extending out over the water with beautiful views back towards the city.  A must visit if you are ever in Boston.

Chihuly Colour

I have been meaning to post up these photos I took on my visit to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.  I have admired the work of American glass artist Dale Chihuly for many years ever since I watched an ABC arts program featuring his work.  You can imagine my delight at discovering the fact that there was a Chihuly exhibition on during my stay in Boston.  Chihuly's blown glass pieces are exquisite in form and jewel like in colour.  The artist's glass installations are like some kind of strange and beautiful underwater wonderland...

Wedding & Vacy Hall

We left for Toowoomba Friday evening for a family dinner ahead of Lachlan and Bec's wedding on  Saturday.  The weather on the day was magnificent and the bride and groom couldn't be more radiant in their happiness.  James and I were so happy for them both.  It was great for James to catch up with family and in particular James' Great Aunt up from Melbourne.  Tomorrow the newly wed couple is off to Fiji while the rest of the family returns home.

We took the opportunity to stay the weekend and pay Vacy Hall a second visit.  No Hydrangeas this time although perfect Camellias were in abundance.  The garden always seems to be in bloom no matter what season of the year.