Indoor Garden

As some of you are aware, Andi and I have been experimenting with indoor gardening (as well as outdoor gardening). Check out this post about our hanging indoor kitchen planters. So far we’ve been having a lot of luck especially with succulents. Andi planted some in a Keen’s Curry tin. We also have a chilli plant, some lavender, rosemary, thyme and mint in the kitchen.

Hanging Kitchen Planters

This was the first project that involved any drilling into the walls of our new house so it was a bit exciting! We painted the hangers white, originally they were a shiny green like the planters themselves but stood out far too much. They’re pretty heavy duty and designed for outside use but they look wonderful in the kitchen all shabby white now! Plants always make a big difference to any inside space but I didn’t realise how much!
I love them!
In the first pic we have some salsa chilli’s… they look too yummy. We also hung some blue and yellow flowers and made a herb basket with coriander, parsley and thyme, some of the herbs that get used a lot.

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Birthdays, Beginnings, Butterflies & Bird Baths

The other day I had my Birthday and I got super spoilt! It was great of course! What I am really excited about are these metal stamps and tools that I received. I have been practicing and I can’t wait to begin creating. I have a lot of ideas! There are some exciting things happening over here at Kirsty Girl. Stay tuned!
Check out my gorgeous new bird bath too! It’s under my bird house.. can you spot it?

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On the Deck

This week Andi and I completed our table setting on our new deck with wooden table and chairs and awesome huge umbrella. Perfect! We have been enjoying some summer al fresco dining in the shade.

Duke has also been enjoying the shade under the chalet.

Partying over at: Chic on a Shoestring Decorating and 504 Main

Coastal Style

I am such a lucky ducky! Last week I won a $100 gift voucher to spend at the beautiful Coastal Style in Bicheno courtesy of Think-Tasmania. Thank you! Andi and I spent the weekend camping up the east coast soaking up the sun and walking along the beaches. Unfortunately we both forgot to pack our cameras! So instead of surf I’ve taken some product shots of the beautiful homewares I chose shopping at Coastal Style. I picked out a pretty lantern and two lovely Ecoya candles just in time to go into my brand new house! Hooray!

Last Autumn Flower

This is the last flower I spotted in the garden. It’s getting cold! Loving the bokeh in this shot.

Flower Power 2 + Kirsty & Friends Linky

Here are another few shots I took while in the garden the other day. The flowers are coming out and a rainy spring has arrived!

I love this shot, or rather I just love the bloom. It’s practically chequered.

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Flower Power

The sun is finally shining down here in Tassie! This morning I was able to go into the garden and take some photos of the flowers that are starting to come out in time for Spring! Hooray!
I’m totally awesome for getting this shot.. yeah that’s right, I’m tooting my own horn, but I’m proud of this one! It’s pretty! And… you know it too! Right?


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The Vines + Kirsty & Friends Linky Party

Recently I took a few photos of some vines that are growing over the house. I really love that look! I’m happy with how dark these turned out too.

I love how the wood fence looks in this picture! So many colours.

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Indiana Flowers + Kirsty & Friends Linky Party

If you haven’t been a follower for long, then let me introduce you to my gorgeous friend, Indiana. Isn’t he precious? I’ve just got a couple of photos to share with you today and then I hope you’ll link up and join my linky party!

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Winter Calla Lily

So I was actually good the other day and went outside to the garden and took some photographs. I haven’t done this in ages! It felt great! Completely forgot how much I enjoy taking photos. Silly me! Do you ever do that?

I’m very happy with how these turned out. I think I got shots of just about the only flowers blooming. It is winter in Australia and it is COLD! So I did ok finding some! I have a few more shots for you to take a look at next post too!

Hope you enjoy them!

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This is Sheep Cat

This is a bench

 
This is a Sheep Cat

An Inquisitive Sheep Cat

A Happy Sheep Cat

This is a Sheep Cat Eating Grass

Eating More Grass

This is a Pinecone

A Scary Pinecone      

The End..

Weeds are Flowers Too

Yesterday I went out to take some photos at the top of the hill, amongst the native trees and the naughty weeds.

“Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them.”  - Eeyore.

The Blue Tongue

The other day I discovered a gorgeous Eastern Blue Tongue in the backyard. Isn’t he lovely?

He is quite large and a wonderful animal to have living in your garden, as they provide great pest control which keep the plants happy. As a skink, this lizard is pretty much immobile at times as they have no body heat and need lots of warm sun in order to move. Hence why I was able to get up close and take some photos. Yay!
As most of my beautiful followers are American, I wonder have you ever heard of the Blue Tongue? I assume you realise he got his name from having a blue tongue… (I hope so) haha. His biggest problems in life are of course cats! The blue tongues defence is surprising his attacker with the blue of his tongue and as cats pounce without him even seeing, he doesn’t have much hope.
Dogs on the other hand can sometimes be a friend. They can share food and usually a dog will not attack the blue tongue out of sheer surprise. How sweet! Of course some dogs and Blue Tongues will not get along. Cars and lawn mowers, like cats are not very much liked by them either.

I hope this post will provide you with some knowledge of Australian wildlife… and no they’re not poisonous.

Meet Tinkle

Today I would like to introduce you all to, Tinkle. No we have not gotten a new kitten, this is in fact our neighbours cat. We do not at all know our neighbours, however; we know their cat intimately.

Don’t get me wrong, the name Tinkle, is nice enough, but no, you dirty minded people, he did not have a little accident to acquire this name. The girls named him Tinkle because of the little bell he used to wear as a kitten. Of course it’s gone now, Tinkle has no collar at all, I’m sure he knows why.
He? In fact I have no idea whether Tinkle is a girl or boy. I’ve always assumed he was male ever since I first saw him, but I have no evidence to back my assumption up.
 
Cookie and I had the most fun playing with Tinkle in our backyard the other day. It was bright and sunny and a beautiful day for a laze or for attacking lizards, you know, the norm.
 
Please no one attempt to attack lizards. It is a cruel activity and you should not try it.

Kirsty Girl © does not condone messing with lizards or any other animal.