On the weekend we began preparations for Sage's first birthday {coming up in January - far too quickly for this mumma's liking!} by planting a small 'thank you', a gift for those attending her celebratory afternoon tea.
Nourishing and nurturing these little bundles of life, so that they may grow and they may thrive...
Nourishing sage and nurturing Sage,
So that sage may grow and Sage may thrive.
Such a sweet idea you are one clever mummy! Gorgeous photos and look at miss sage standing so well she will be running around the veggie garden before you know it xx
ReplyDeleteShe is getting so much more confident at standing Mel - until she realises I'm not holding her and then she sits back down again! She's tricky enough to keep up with now, let alone walking :-) x
DeleteBeautiful idea Anna and gorgeous photos to match! Mel x
ReplyDeleteThank you Mel. Si took the photos, hopefully I taught him a thing or two from The Nursery ;-) Hope that beautiful bump of yours isn't causing too much strain - not long now lovely! x
DeleteSo very sweet and thoughtful. Adorable photos. xo
ReplyDeleteMy lovely husbando took the photos Veronica - I was very impressed ;-) x
DeleteWhat a perfect gift! And such lovely words. They just bring so much joy don't they?! Enjoy that baby of yours. It does go fast but it is brilliant nonetheless...each new stage is as lovely as the one before. Much love
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(Internet has been down so will email tomorrow)
Joy that we never knew existed Steph! And you're absolutely right, as that little {big} personality begins to emerge more and more, so too does our love for her grow x
Deletethis is such a symbolic way of celebrating what will be a beautiful milestone ... your sweet sage is just lovely playing about in the garden x
ReplyDeleteShe truly loves being outdoors Sarah, she just thrives out there, exploring and making new discoveries. It's a delight to witness.
DeleteThis is just the sweetest, most thoughtful gift ever. You must be so busy preparing right now, I remember that feeling! So happy for your little family, can't wait to see Sage on her big day! x
ReplyDeleteI truly cannot believe we have started preparations Kate - it ony feels like yesterday that my big, round belly was making moving around a near impossibility! Where has the year gone?! x
DeleteSuch a lovely idea, she is really too adorable... and it seems to me that each birthday is coming too quickly!
ReplyDeletexo Lilly
I imagine they get quicker every year Lilly. I bet the second birthday of Little Smith has come up at a blindingly fast pace. Take a little longer and let those "baby" cuddles linger... x
DeleteWhat a lovely sentiment! I've seen this idea done before and I thought WOW now there's a gift to remember an occassion by! Enjoy every moment with Sage... Before you know it she'll be planning what she wants for her 5th Birthday! My Sunny has been doing that for 3 months now. It's adorable to see how social they become and what freinds mean to them :)
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I try and cherish every second Sophie. I'm definitely not one of those who wishes for the next stage to come sooner. I bet it only feels like yesterday that sweet Sunny was only a little babe. I can already see Sage may be a social little butterfly. She just loves other children {but currently tries to pull their hair and poke their eyes!} x
DeleteGorgeous photo's and beautiful words! I love her little outfit, very cute! Just getting back to you, I have just started selling my kids clothing on line 'Isla & Olive' here's the link to my fb page: http://www.facebook.com/IslaandOlive
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I've already headed over and "liked" your page. They are truly darling pieces x
DeleteWhat a great idea! I love this. It looks like you had a glorious sunshiney day in Tasmania, too. x
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa - the weather here cannot decide what it wants to do {typically Tasmanian} but we are getting some much nicer days! x
DeleteBeautiful. And I love your raised bed!
ReplyDeleteThanks Vanessa - I love it too. We only created it a few months ago and we're loving the way it draws us outdoors each day x
DeleteThanks :) She would look adorable! Yes I could post to Australia, I think courier would be the safest option (about $25(NZ) (2-6 working days) - Tracked, Signature required. But it would cost more for postage than the dress! Keep an eye out on my fb page and let me know if anything catches your eye x
ReplyDeleteSure will! Thank you x
DeleteThis is such a lovely, meaningful gift that I'm sure will be treasured - fresh sage from the garden is such a great addition to so many recipes. x
ReplyDeleteI'll have to scout your page for some recipes G - I've heard it goes well with pork? Gourmet chef... I certainly am not! x
DeleteThis is such a wonderful idea - a perfect gift. Gorgeous photos too. x
ReplyDeleteThank you Caroline! I thought it was a fitting "thank you" for her first special day. So lovely of you to visit x
DeleteMy baby is turning one in Dec. Crazy how fast the time goes!
ReplyDeleteI am giving away a month planner, meal planner and shopping list pad and pencil for the fridge if you want to check it out http://takeshapefitness.blogspot.com.au/
It is truly phenomenal how fast this year has gone Anne, you're absolutely right! x
DeleteYou guys are too cute! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Naomi! I heard you have an exhibition coming up? I'd love to check it out! x
DeleteThat's true! Actually - I've got two, sheesh talk about over-extending myself!
DeleteOne is a mix of my photography and some other bits and pieces at Bruce's in Wynyard (it's a progressive installation starting most likely sometime next week) and the other is some of my Small Town Series shots at ArtsCape in Wynyard. That's on the 20th of December - it's part of the Made With Love twilight Christmas market, 45 Jackson St from 6pm, lots of lovely stalls + food, drink, entertainment - am I selling it well enough?!
It's funny - I was pleased with the shots I chose for the second one at ArtsCape, but now that I've been on the Nursery workshop, I'd have loved to have gone around and had a second go at them but it's too late now! :/
Wow! That is so incredibly exciting! You should be so proud of yourself honey :-) I'll definitely check our your amazing work - you sold the Made With Love market to me ;-) I'm sure that even though you uncovered some incredible skills at The Nursery, your pieces will be perfect x
DeleteHave just found your lovely blog! Wee Sage is just gorgeous, I love her little outfit. Your idea for the thank you gifts is really wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for visiting! Your little family looks just lovely x
Deletethat is such a lovely idea, your little one is really beautiful x
ReplyDeleteThank you Paula - we think she's pretty adorable ;-) I just joined your sweet little blog the other day - such a lovely space you've created x
DeleteI love this idea and can't wait to see photos of your little one's special birthday celebration x
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