Autumn's cathedral sunlight spectacles
Hi Neighbors
Its getting colder and definitely autumn weather windy with the taste of winter in the air. A time also called "fall". Literally everything falls in this time. The leaves, the temperature, the angle of the sun. Following the joys of summer and the riches of harvest time, with autumn begins the decent, the turning inwards. As the angle of the sun drops closer to the horizon line it lights up dust particles in the air creating a sense of "cathedral" lights in the air. Something spectacular and dramatic in autumn's natural creation. I took a photo this morning at 7pm which inspired me to post this.
As some trees loose they leaves exposing bare branches and fields are bare creating a sense of space. Space to breath. We might feel the urge to let go of things, tidy up, create space and quietude. We might like to focus inwards more.
Take time to look after your self. Nourish your body well. Eat what is locally harvested at this time. Take more time to prepare and cook meals at home. Soups ...I love soups. Lentil soup, pumpkin soup, veggie soup, Tom yum soup ahhhhhh! Perfect to warm up and feel good inside. Sit at the fire (put the phones away) and talk to each other. Great time for all kinds of teas.
A hot detox bath to fend those nasty winter colds with ingredients that one can find in any kitchen:
1 cup Epsom salt
1 cup baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of ginger powder
(can make the water yellow or brown but it's a great detox bath to get rid of any winter illnesses)
Soak for 20 min to 30 min and take time before you get dressed in clothes as you will sweat about 30 min longer after your bath. Snuggle up in your cosy bathrobe, drink plenty of water or herbal tea.
By the way...at 'Balance for life" we have a heated massage table to keep you cosy and comfy during autumn and winter or any time you wish. :-)
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.5% Yes
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8.1% No
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0.4% Other - I'll share below!
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.
Original Art on Baseball Caps / Hats
Hello everyone,
I am presenting a limited release of hand-painted artwork on Baseball Caps. There will only be 29 caps in this range. For now, please do have a look at the first seven Caps attached. I will post more in the future as I work on them.
Price per piece = $55.00.
Fabric look/feel is suede-like (not real suede). It is a really nice quality cap. You can zoom out each photo to view better.
Adjustable backstrap with metal clasp.
NOTE: Some Caps have more than one photo to give you views from different sides (I can send you more photos if required).
Mother's Day is just two weeks away. This would make a really memorable yet practical gift for that special person. OR...get it for yourself! Just know that when you are wearing it to brunch, on your walks or at tennis/golf, YOU are the only person in the world with this original piece of wearable art ☺️.
Pickup in Remuera or happy to courier:
P&p $16.00 (with signature)
Rural addresses +$5.50.
If you want it sent overseas, I am happy to quote.
For the remaining Caps that I will be painting, if you have any suggestions that you would like to see, or if you would like to order a cap with a particular bird/flower et , I am happy to consider. No portraits please! That would be too hard on fabric 😅.
Have a lovely weekend,
Connie.
PS. I apologise for the low photo resolution as I had to resize them down to be able to post.
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