Sunday 29 December 2013

the backyard

 It's been raining almost literally every day for the past fortnight. If this is summer, then summer is a bit of a disappointment this year. Everything in our garden is growing like crazy. Mostly the lawn - which is too wet to mow - but the plants as well. It makes me wish that I had invested some time and money to do up our little garden last year. We've been in our rental for just over a year, and I've never really wanted to commit to spending any money on this house, seeing as its not ours, and we probably won't be here for more than a year. The back lawn and deck is such a plain, uncomfortable place to be and could do with some flowers and fence screening. Our neighbours take great pride in their garden and it is absolutely immaculate, and so beautiful. I can't imagine wanting to spend so much time grooming, mowing and watering a lawn. Phew!
 Exploring pinterest yesterday I found a recipe for DIY weedkiller which involves mixing vinegar, salt and dishwashing liquid together and spraying it on weeds. Sounds simple! I'm excited to give it a go when the weather starts to improve, especially for the driveway. And I can't wait to get a new washing line threaded up. There are so many things that need to be done.. if only it just stops raining!

Monday 16 December 2013

The start of a blog

 Originally these were just supposed to be some pleasant pictures to look at, but they really got me thinking about the concept of doors opening and closing in life. Metophorically, I mean. I have been wanting to blog for so long, and open this particular (metaphorical) door. But the thought of putting personal photos out there - on the big wide internet - makes me a little nervous. It's no secret that there are some crazy rude people out there who have no problem typing insults or '"constructive" criticism' into comment boxes.
The thought of having a blog, and the idea you have in your head when developing one is so different to how it really is. Creating a blog is hard work, and it's hard to know exactly how to arrange your content so it draws the eye. I wish I was a photoshop expert! I remember having a blog a few years ago and it was so easy to create content quickly, but SO hard to get the layout and the sidebars and the heading right. It's such an amazing concept that we can basically publish what is like a magazine free of charge for others to read. I'm so excited to take this opportunity. Practice makes perfect, right? It's my goal to keep working at it to create a lifestyle/photography blog worth reading.