Mmmm ... Dessert

Mexican Night at Iona's. Dessert was two thirds healthy, one third chocolate, but totally yummy.

New Orchid

I bought myself a new plant this weekend. It's a dendrobium orchid. Isn't it pretty?

Ranunculus in Cream

I planted some ranunculus bulbs a while ago, not knowing what colours I had. The recent rain has definitely helped them thrive and I have a couple of beautiful cream flowers. I had a little bit of a play and came up with one photo and one photo with the colour boosted. I'm posting the second one because I really like the way the petals change colour to show where the light is hitting the flower.

Pretty Flowers

Some of my ranunculus have finally flowered. They're a lovely cream colour and they've got so many petals. I think they look a little like a crinoline petticoat upside down (or what I imagine an upside down crinoline would look like). So pretty!!

Moon

I haven't got it quite right, or even remotely close, but there is a gorgeous moon out this evening. it's bright and clear and makes me feel calm and peaceful (if a trifle chilly).

Mt Eden Gardens

My friend took me along to Mt Eden Gardens today. I've never been. It was the tulip festival today. And sunny. So it seemed like a good day to go. I have to admit though, that I didn't actually take any photos of any tulips!

I did however, take some photos of a giant magnolia, a michela bubbles (if that's the name, I remember the bubbles bit, just not sure of the other one) and a pond.

It was lovely to just wander around for a while. it ended up taking longer than we expected and we needed the sustenance of a cuppa and a cake before going on our way. But the sunshine made it worth it.

A Fish Shaped Egg!!

One of my new purchases from a great site called Little Japan Mama. It's a mould that makes an egg into a fish!!! Hahahahaha!!!

Auckland Art Gallery

My class went to visit the Auckland Art Gallery towards the end of last term. I was completely blown away by these fabulous floral installations by Choi Jeong Hwa. The colours are so vibrant. They just blew me away.