melbourne days.

My last week in Melbourne, before flying home. This has been my base for the last 3 months, and it feels odd to not be coming back here again after a week or two, as I have done throughout this trip. I love this city. It makes my heart flutter. It's my second home. I did a lot of growing up here, though if you count the days and weeks spent in the city it may not add to much over the years. The trip has been marvellous, and sad as I am to leave, I'm ready to return home.

It's refreshing to be happy to go home. I've spent years escaping the island and feeling sad at the prospect of returning, but this time is different. My business is thriving, I have shops waiting for stock after a busy summer (far busier than I anticipated!), there are some exciting Christmas projects to work on, I'm fortunate to be doing this FULL TIME and I have a lovely, inspiring, supportive man by my side. 

[a visit to see the wonderful Anita Mertzlin]

[dasha loves me a lot more than this photo depicts!]

[a crimson rosella at Wilson's Prom national park]

[the iconic ceiling of the national gallery of victoria]

[a beautiful hand-painted porcelain ring from Katherine Wheeler]

[a decent size dalahast at a Swedish friend's house!]

[one of my most favourite views in the world.]