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Happy belated international dog day #busterstuart. Seen here thinking up ways to drive me nuts and make me love him even more (not possible). His favourite is asking to come in through the front door and going immediately, and yes I do mean immediately, to the back door to ask to be let back out. #dogslife #maddog #cunning #clever #hehasaplan #dogs_of_instagram #sunshine🌞 https://www.instagram.com/p/B1r4iargEBP/?igshid=1b86sc9gezm2c

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Yellow for Spring. The daffodils and tulips are starting to pop their heads out and, as much as I love Winter for cooler days and the strength it gives to the garden for the other seasons, I do love the thought of warmer days and the colour just about to pop. These Billy Buttons give our home a touch of sunshine all year round, whatever the weather. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #thecornerhouseinthehills #billybutton #home #noplacelikehome #decoration #driedflowers #homedecoration #yellow #yellowpop #touchofyellow #happycolour #happy (at Cockatoo, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1kjey7gK5L/?igshid=1d6swzagq1yu3

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Oh the weather is gloomy but it still brings such joy. Those beautiful silhouettes 🖤 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #winter #winterwonderland #weather #tree #tree_captures #silhouettephotography #landscape #landscapephotography #natureatitsbest #nature_captures https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Z5PZeAiDA/?igshid=1t7m6vdl1plrk

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Oh my gosh is it citrus time. Our own citrus trees are small and not yet quite mighty but my mum and dad's garden has the most glorious, established lemon, orange, lime and mandarin trees that are literally dropping with fruit at the moment. We have had orange and mandarin juice, curds and cakes, and have also frozen cubes of juice for drinks, dressings or maybe even more cakes 😉 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #citrus #citruspop #citrustree #lemon #orange #mandarin #lime #lemontree #orangetree #mandarintree #limetree #garden #ediblegarden (at Mount Eliza, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1FXzV8gglX/?igshid=1v3b6o47aw1gj

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As the buds start to appear in our garden, I thought it an opportune time to post a picture of our pear trees back in Autumn 😉 It’s taken them a few years to shine but shine they certainly do and it is a glorious sight to behold. 💛 I am super excited about the Spring blossom parade around the corner! Plus, even though it’s as grey as you could get today, I’m feeling all the sunshine and even more excitement as I start my new job as a Marketing Assistant for an unbelievably fantastic and highly regarded local business - couldn’t be happier. 🌞 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #newstart #newjob #excitingtimes #autumngold #goldenglow #peartrees #autumncolour #cafetable #verandah #goldenhedge #springisaroundthecorner (at Cockatoo, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/B04asFIAxlj/?igshid=1fiogwelf8iks

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This week's sweet treat has been Nigella's Rosemary Remembrance Cake. Heavy and buttery with gorgeous apple and rosemary notes - it's an absolute firm favourite, especially on colder days with a hot, piping cuppa. That’s me sorted for the next half hour ☕️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #caketime #teatime #rosemary #sweettreat #lace #nigella #rosemarycake #applecake #colddays https://www.instagram.com/p/B0z4No5AM7t/?igshid=jt07597zs9al

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Always. Can you tell there’s a Brit in the house?! Beautiful bench seat custom-made by my very talented father-in-law. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #teatime #teafortwo #teaforall #kitchendesign #decoration #windowseat #gumleaves #greenery #thecornerhouseinthehills https://www.instagram.com/p/B0xjQWiA4pJ/?igshid=94cdntvjhup4

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Remembering Autumn at Nobelius Park in Emerald - stunning. It doesn’t seem that long ago but now we’re heading out the other side of Winter and blossom buds are starting to appear. The cycle starts again. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #emerald #emeraldnobelius #emeraldmuseum #dandenongranges #victoria #visitvictoria #trees #autumn #autumncolours #seasons #naturescycle #greenleaves #redleaves #russetleaves #goldleaves (at Emerald, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0e6kNGg4T1/?igshid=1frr1vg0ashyr

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Clay and Jill. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @brightfestivalofphotography @bfopaustralia @bfopa #bfop #bfopa #photography #horsephotography @bogong_horseback_adventures @bogonghorse #bright #highcountry #countryvictoria #countryaustralia #regionalaustralia #victoria #australia #visitbright #visitvictoria #horse #wildhorse #brumby #equestrian #equine #cowboy #leather #saddle #saddelry #paddock (at Bogong, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0MdGz1ABZ-/?igshid=b2y2on3wda1a

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I’ve made it last as long as I could. My last image of this truly incredible exhibition. The quite incredible Study at #roneempire. A beautiful piece of time forgotten, never to be forgotten. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #r_o_n_e #empirerone #visitdandenongranges #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria #australia #art #streetart #portrait #mural #artist #burnhambeeches #mural #portrait #lilysullivan (at Sherbrooke, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzkWwIbgNmU/?igshid=1hqg0mki173s5

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Table setting details from my recent big birthday lunch. Our olive tree needed a prune so I used the cuttings to decorate the table. Our combined family made the trip to help me celebrate and were rewarded with some gorgeous grub made by my lovely hubby. Mini Yorkshire’s with trout and horseradish pate to start, followed by one of my favourites, meatballs in a tomato sauce, creamy mash and greens, served with crusty bread, followed by victoria sponge and a lemon tart - so, so delicious. Such a lovely day 💕 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #celebrations #celebrationmeal #birthdaymeal #birthdaytable #tablescapes #olivetree #pinecones #candlelight #partydecoration #tabledecoration https://www.instagram.com/p/BzeSLylAL6d/?igshid=rk5ctgmdusqv

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My lovely printer pal Paula, who very kindly sat (well, stood mostly) for me for, fittingly, a print assignment I had last year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #printer #printing #printpress #art #artist #creative #creatives #portrait #creativeportrait #portraitphotography #portraitphotographer #portraits_ig #locationphotography #environmentalportrait #environmentalphotography #collectivelycreate https://www.instagram.com/p/BzbtDNJgBvK/?igshid=cj67l7qzv12l

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The Hubby was away recently and not only did #busterstuart choose not to sleep on the bed with me and to stay on his bed but, when he eventually deigned to give me the pleasure of his company, proceeded to sidle up to me so that when I woke up, I found that Hubby’s side of the bed had not one crease and I was precariously hanging to the edge of my side. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #whosbedisitanyway #bedroom #kingsizebed #chandelier #letsleepingdogslie #itsadogslife #dogsrule #literally https://www.instagram.com/p/BzFpp-kgcqZ/?igshid=6s7rfubsdwlf

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It's a dog's life. Always sleeping. Always gorgeous. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #busterstuart #sleepsagain #dogslife #dog #puppy #sleepypuppy #sleepsallday #dogbed https://www.instagram.com/p/By9I7wlA6NC/?igshid=1uwsqksv2cs3k

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Last but one. The Dining Room at #roneempire. @r_o_n_e has shared the behind the scenes stories on his gram showing how these rooms were put together which makes the experience even more incredible - the detail and vision is amazing and these photos only give a glimpse into the brilliance but don't do it justice. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @r_o_n_e #r_o_n_e #empirerone #visitdandenongranges #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria #australia #art #streetart #portrait #mural #artist #burnhambeeches #mural #portrait #lilysullivan (at Burnham Beeches, Sherbooke) https://www.instagram.com/p/By6NCX5gKOV/?igshid=vqzbflilyjy1

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Detail from Paula’s print room. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #printer #printing #filing #filingdrawers #discoball #art #artist #artsupplies #artistsupplies https://www.instagram.com/p/ByzRjVngTnO/?igshid=q9c1btw31hfs

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Detail from Bogong Horse Adventures, taken during the Bright Festival of Photography. @brightfestivalofphotography @bfopaustralia @bfopa #bfop #bfopa #photography #horsephotography @bogong_horseback_adventures @bogonghorse #bright #highcountry (at Bogong Horseback Adventures & Spring Spur Stay) https://www.instagram.com/p/BywrgX3AzIU/?igshid=2msrtc00xkts