Revolver Designer Market

Very exciting news to share!
My etsy shop, Gojjell, has been asked to set up a display/stall at the next Designer Market, Thursday 10th March at Revolver Upstairs on Chapel St.
I'm very excited and have been busy creating a variety of goodies especially for this market.
The Art Deco dove necklace is one of my newest range of necklaces as is the amethyst nugget necklace. New suncatchers, brooches and earrings will also be featured.

Hope some of my followers will be able to join me.It should be a very interesting evening.....

Beautiful begonias!

I have been growing this particular cane begonia for just over twelve months. Last summer I was rewarded with one smallish head of flowers on a shrub about 30cm high.
I was quite happy with this as it provided a smidgen of colour and interest in the spot where I had planted it.

This last month though,mainly due to the unusual high summer humidity experienced here in Melbourne, my begonias have excelled! I've found living with this humidity quite draining and uncomfortable but the one positive aspect of this weather is the incredible growth and flower profusion of begonias. Pleased to say that even my weeping white flower variety has thrived beautifully also.

Autumn is slowly creeping in though and I can't wait to see what wonders unfold in my garden world.....

Summer's bounty

Some of the delicious produce I have growing lovingly in my backyard veggie patch at the moment include these capsicum, burpless cucumbers and dragon's breath beans.

The tomatoes have been very consistent and bountiful this summer (yum!) with almost daily pickings.Spinach is growing strong as is the parsley.

Stunning,subtle,and oh so mysterious.....

One of my newly found and amazing gemstones is labradorite. I love searching for and finding incredibly satisfying gems with which to create memorable jewellery items to wear and treasure.
This is the second labradorite gem I have discovered,bought,set and created into this special necklace. I have also added two of my fine silver stars to add a little something unique.
The beauty of labradorite can be seen by the unexpected flashes of light and colour, like the gorgeous hint of blue in this pendant.

I will soon be listing this gem in my Etsy shop.Stay tuned.....

Summer fruit

I've been happily picking the first crop of my juicy tomatoes. Yes,once they start to change colour, I have to pick them before the cheeky birds find them and pick to their little hearts content.
Mind you, I don't mind sharing. It' just that this is the very first time I have successfully grown three largish tomato plants which have produced a heavy crop and i want my family and a few close friends to enjoy this goodness!

The three types are 1. Grosse Lisse
2. Roma
3. Beefsteak
I've found the grosse lisse and beefsteak varieties to be the heaviest croppers.

Caught in the sunshine!

I had just finished clearing my desk in my small studio/spareroom when whom should I catch a glimpse of when walking past the doorway?

My beautiful boule de neige.....Snowy!

He used to frequently nestle on the spare bed but obviously this new spot by the window allows him to see the world or doze off at his leisure in the streaming warm sunshine.

I do love my Snowy. But please note,I might have to move you soon to get some work done....

Travels abroad

As some of you might know, I've recently returned from travels to wintry England. I spent lovely family time with my wonderful daughter and spent other times travelling a little and trying to keep one step ahead of the freezing conditions!
Capturing unexpected sights of various gardens/plants in their winter beauty was a highlight of my little journey.
Herearesome of the treasures I was fortunate enough to be amongst before frost bite set in!

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