13 Jun 2013

winter rain








Summer rain is delicious. Thunderclouds sprinkle a cooling elixir on humid weariness and the parched ground quickly laps up its unexpected refreshment.  When it's brief and fleeting we call it playful and dance about in its glory. When it lingers though, it's tiresome.

Ah but Winter rain. Its misty shroud invites cocooning. Wrapping ourselves in layers of fine wool and curling fingers around mugs of steaminess. A small hole in the gutter sends  a rhythmic drop of crystal into the pool below and the windows haze over from the warmth in here and the cold out there. Soup becomes a staple -  as does tea. 

As the ground outside swells and lights are turned on indoors, sheet tents are erected and stay up for days with decorators adding and subtracting new elements as they leap into new stories; new adventures. Pilled woollen blankets are thrown over every siting spot and empty tea cups litter the table. While the clock feels lonely due to lack of admirers our lunch meanders slowly with eager hands helping to create something warm and satisfying. Often the floor is carpeted in cookbooks and we salivate our way through each page turn searching for that perfect warming treat. The table is laid and with the triumphant bing of the oven we gather to nourish our bodies and warm ourselves.

Time slows for a little on rainy Winter weeks and the soft light deepens the richness of our home's colours. These watery days help me to notice the subtle nuances of play and friendship in my babies and I consciously cast aside my ever growing "to do" list. With a yearning to nest I find stale craft projects and peruse them with renewed interest and my knitting needles cry out for new yarns to loop together. Quiet, no where to be days full of block towers, toast and hot lavender tea. And then there is always tomorrow's promise of muddy puddles to hunt out.

Steph x

Lunch has become a feasting time of sorts lately and we join together to create and then devour something warm and tasty.  We made cheesy scones using this recipe substituting the 2 cups of self raising flour for 2 cups of spelt flour and 4 teaspoons of baking powder. Sprinkled with a bitey cheddar and served with butter, room temperature tomatoes laced with olive oil and sea salt and basil from the garden it was indeed a banquet.

16 comments:

  1. I've never used spelt flour but am surprised at how much the scones look like wheat flour scones, I would love to try this recipe,
    I would like to say how much I enjoy your writing, I truly do,

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    1. What a lovely thing to say...how you've warmed my heart. Thank-you sweet lady x

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  2. What a beautiful way you see a winters day. It's rained here for almost three weeks straight...the tiresome kind. We're begging for it to stop so we can enjoy a spring day before the ugly heat arrives. But I agree, a rainy winters day at home is one of the best kinds. Enjoy the mud puddles when they come. :)

    Sarah

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  3. A beautifully written post today! It has been rainy and misty here lately, just the right weather for cosiness..and not too cold thank goodness. Those cheese scones look really delicious too, just right with soup i'm sure!

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    1. Thanks lovely Carol. And yes, there has been much soup making here x

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  4. This looks tasty. Would give it a try soon. I really enjoy every word of your writing. Have a lovely time.

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    1. Thanks so much lovely Preeti! And they certainly were yummy x

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  5. Yes!!! Right at this moment the rain is tap-tap-tapping on my little tin roof. It's dark outside till and cold but I'm toasty and warm by my computer with cuppa right by me and baked eggs in the oven. I love this weather and the cosiness it brings. We too are eating lots of pull apart bread with cheese on top. So much fun to make and so easy. Lvoe your photos too:) x

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  6. Please move to Sydney and lets be neighbours x

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    1. Oh to be neighbours! Your scarf is nearly finished lovely lady and a hand written letter. Have a gorgeous weekend :)xx

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    2. Oh honey, I just squealed. I too have a nearly finished letter for you. Enormous love x

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  7. How beautiful! I love the photos, I love the dishes, I love the scones, I love your writing.. Amazing!

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  8. cant wait to make these nest week ... the boys will LOVE them x

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  9. I've been reading your blog awhile, but only now am commenting … I just love your photography - your images capture so much of the beauty of ordinary days! And your words are so good - calming, peaceful and joyful. Thank you for sharing! x
    (from @abbie_melle)

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    1. Thank you so much sweet for reading sweet Abbie! This blog really is a space for me to document the everyday beauty in my world so I'd so pleased you enjoy it :) x

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  10. I love reading your posts - and your photos are fabulous! :)

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Your words brighten my day! Thank-you so much for joining me on my adventure. x