New Digs

We have emerged from the whirlwind of moving...definitely looking a little worse for wear, our relationship tested to the utmost... we survived the week, but just barely. 

But I want to leave all that behind and focus on the happy ending - our heavenly, peaceful, very-own-Home! 

Although the spare bedroom remains full to the brim with unpacked boxes, it feels wonderful.  Tilly is exploring the new digs with gusto - she actually took her first steps across the lounge room floor the morning after we moved in! 
Mia, our beloved Schnoodle, seems content patrolling the courtyards, fascinated by the King Parrots that come to visit each day at dusk.  Fantastic pathways that wind through the spaghetti streets of our Hill are also proving a hit with the pooch - she can run along ahead off lead much to her delight, while we three mosey behind, snooping at other people's gardens and homes.

It is such a cosy little abode, surrounded by a beautiful canopy of trees - banksias, gums and elms cocoon us from neighbouring houses and roads, creating the peaceful little oasis we have sought for so long.

We have plans for a BBQ, twinkle lights and citronella lanterns to complete the scene - a summer ahead of family and friends who are all well overdue our hospitality!  Living in a rental without a working oven or a usable outdoor space has meant we've seriously been lacking in the entertaining department.

After only a few short days I've already discovered some lovely quirks and favourite corners - the sunny balcony nestled amongst the trees will be perfect for quiet cuppas while Tilly naps; heavenly bathing in our ensuite under the mammoth shower head, water like soft, warm rain on your skin; potted herbs kindly left behind by the previous owners, an instant harvest inspiring me to cook again; the before-mentioned walkways that weave through our neighbourhood, leading to playgrounds and grassy knolls for Tilly to explore. 

Yes, she has many charms already this new little space of ours - we are settling in just fine...