#firstdayofautumn

Tuesday 1st March, dawning a grey wet uninspiring day, forecasting a high of 23dg, rain, cloud but  hopefully with patches of sun. All the same it is a blessing after the incredible humidity that we have had. Today is the first day of autumn here in New Zealand, we have had the signs for a while with heavy dew on the grass and cars for some weeks, not to mention the rapid deterioration of the vegetable garden. It has looked a picture for so long and has given us incredible bounty, the question is now what to plant over the winter to keep our little family fed with fresh.  Yesterday I collected all the lights from the container and delivered them to an electrician for checking and certification. I have bought them all back from Europe with me with the express purpose of using them in my new home and without the correct certification they will not be allowed to be used. A mix of old traditional Austrian and Swiss pendants and new Italian ceiling lights, all with  the express purpose of using the absolute minimum, if any at all, of the horribly invasive LED ceiling down lights that are so popular these days. I am a bit alternative it seems!! Today's job is to finalise the fabric choices for the recovering of all the sitting room furniture that has also come back from Europe with me. Once again a mix of antique, traditional and modern.  Brick selection is absolutely no where near final choice.... three outstanding emails to manufacturers so answers come before decision making. I still hate brick.
Happy first day of Autumn, or conversely, happy first day of spring.