THAT [unreliable] GIRL

I really love fresh flowers, but I don't buy them often. I'll confess, I weigh up the cost of a bunch of flowers against how many cups of sweet, delicious coffee I can buy...and in my area, coffee is reasonably priced and flowers are super pricey, and I really couldn't handle giving up a few days worth of coffee for the sake of flowers.

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So when I found a teeny little grocer selling reasonably priced flowers, I snapped up a bunch and headed home. As I was walking, I realised I was smiling. Before I knew what I was doing, I was stopping to pat random dogs (my local dog-walker asuured me they wouldn't bite!) and chatting to a few locals. I'm quite sure I was only moments away from skipping along the streets, tipping an imaginary hat at the fine people of Surry Hills.

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And I couldn't help but think that if I just bought flowers more often, even at the expense of a few coffees a week, I might just be a little better off in the long run. Maybe.

[My curious kitten, Soda, inspecting the flowery invaders]

And yes, there's definitely a theme developing here. I've been setting aside this weekend quite some time to be an especially flower-centric few days. This plan really only extended as far as my own balcony garden, but I figure it only makes sense to share a little flowery inspiration on here too.

The reason for the flowery theme? It's a long weekend here to commemorate ANZAC Day, and in memory of my grandfathers who both fought in WWII, one as an RAAF pilot and the other as a Rat of Tobruk, I'm going to spend tomorrow planting a combination of poppies and rosemary. It's a ridiculously small gesture in the scheme of things, but it's a family tradition that I cherish nonetheless.

On that note, have a great weekend and I'll see you back here on Tuesday.

xx Kit

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nellie nell · 779 weeks ago

Sweet! I am in a blooming heaven in my yard this time of year. Lilacs, Hydrangea, Ixia (gorgeous African bulbs), even the Roses are starting to bloom!! I also don't buy cut flowers. One reason is the high price and the other is that many cut flowers are highly fertilized and sprayed with pesticides, not to mention they consume a gross amount of water!! Happy Weekend to you from California:) My family is off to the local Apple Blossom Parade!!

K-Line · 779 weeks ago

That's a beautiful gesture! And I cannot do without coffee OR flowers! Life is too short. Note: Fiscal prudence is very commendable. As you can see, it's not one of my more observable life skills :-)

Jennifer · 779 weeks ago

Aw yay! The flowers and the pictures are great! :D That's really cool that both your grandfathers fought like that.

I think most of the men in my family--grandfathers and older--fought in WWII and stuff, but I don't know exactly what they did... Surprisingly enough, despite how much I love WWII, I never thought to look into it more.

laurennicolelove.com · 779 weeks ago

YES. flowers make me so much happier. very worthwhile investment. i actually just blogged about my new little baby herb plants; i feel like a new woman!

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Emma · 779 weeks ago

Hi, these pictures are beautiful. Fresh flowers...nothing beats them! A vase of scent & colour in the house lifts your spirits! have a lovely Sunday. x

Sarah · 779 weeks ago

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Farah · 779 weeks ago

Whenever I buy flowers same thing happens to me. It's like this unknown force of nature, making me smile, forcing me to be a little extra nice to people. I even say 'hello' to complete strangers with a bunch of flowers in my hand. And, yes, they are so gosh darn expensive!! I only buy them for special occasions. :(
BTW, I love your blog. It's so inpiairng and beautiful. I love how you use amazing pics on your posts. Like today! The pics are amazing!!!
Hope you had a great weekend!
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Charlotta · 779 weeks ago

Belated 'Happy Anzac Day' - hope that good feeling lasted through the long weekend and that you had a lovely time.
So nice with a short week (another one!).

I'd sacrifice coffee for flowers any day! Love them and can't live without!

x Charlotta