White primulas and aprons

Pretty white primulas are my flowers of choice in Winter. I  usually halve one punnet of seedlings into two terracotta pots which stand either side of the front door. They look so fresh and healthy at this time of the year. I have been growing them each Winter now for a number of years.....

Late afternoon.....

The view looking west across our backyard still has that burnt out look about it. In fact we are thinking of having a grassed area there now instead of planting more trees and shrubs. We'll see how it looks in the Spring. New fencing will also come a bit later.

It was such a nice surprise to find these little tree seedlings around a burnt stump. We continue to be amazed at how nature looks after itself.

This burnt tree is now a mass of glorious green foliage. Not all of them have recovered as well as this though.

Aprons....

Mandy had a fascinating post on Facebook a few days ago about the history of Aprons.

 It mentioned how aprons were used to protect the dress underneath because our Grandmothers only had a few dresses and it was easier to wash an apron than a dress.

It went on to say how aprons were used, among other things, to carry eggs from the chicken coop, remove hot dishes from the oven, carry kindling wood for the fire, carry vegies from the garden and fruit from the orchard and to do a quick dust when visitors arrived.

I have a very clear memory of my Nana standing at the  kitchen sink wearing her apron. In this photo 

Pop is having his customary sherry in front of the open fire which was in the kitchen. I can't remember whether it was Nana's custom to have one too but she looks like she is holding something.....still with her apron on!

She was such a kind, gentle soul.

The funny thing is....I LOVE wearing my apron and find it difficult to do any messy jobs without it.

This gorgeous apron was an op shop find for $5. ( I haven't worn it for messy jobs yet...it seems too pretty to get dirty).

Some more Belle loveliness.......

Mmm...too many Peppa Pig cupcakes!