Sunday Selections #655

 

Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files. Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image. 

The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life.  Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle. 

 

The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.

 

I usually run with a theme. This week it is mostly snippets from home.  My apologies but I am tired to the bone at the moment and am doing some of the essentials and then retiring back to bed.  Sometimes several times a day.

I dropped off my bag for the #itsintheBag drive, and was pleased to see quite a few others.  I was even more pleased when the receptionist told me that others had already gone to the charity.

I continue to delight in the early morning.

We have had some hot days (too hot for me) so my garden work is limited to the early morning.  This succulent/cactus is blazing and gives me joy.

The double poppies are special too.

I hope you find beauty and joy this week.

Sunday Selections #654

Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files. Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image. 

The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life.  Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle. 

 

The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen.

 

I usually run with a theme. The festive season is looming.  Many people are struggling this year so when we got a flyer in the letter box promoting a charity I support each year I leapt at the chance.

The charity is run by the same people as those who run the Dignity Drive each year and is called #Its in the Bag.  We are asked to fill a bag we no longer use with essential and luxury items to make a woman who is struggling feel supported and cherished.  Many women short change themselves anyway, but when times are tough it seems to be almost a rule.  So I went shopping.  And most of the items I purchased don't fit the 'essential tag'.  I picked up tampons and pads, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner (though I noticed when I got home that there was no shampoo and two conditioners).  I also purchased moisturiser, hand cream, nail polish, eye make up, lip gloss, a fun pair of earrings and a few other things...

 This bag has useful pockets inside and when it isn't crammed full it zips shut.

And of course Odie had to take the opportunity while my back was turned to investigate.

When I lifted him down he paid me out by undoing my shoelaces.  Batty also came to investigate.

I do hope that the woman (or women because I suspect the charity mixes and matches contributions) that receives my gifts enjoys them.

In other news we have a house gupest this weekend so I will be later than usual reading your posts and responding to comments.

 

Sunday Selections #509

 

Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files.

 

Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image.

The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life.  Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle. 

 

The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen. 

 

I usually run with a theme. This week I am sharing the festive season's approach to the Dignity Drive.  The Dignity Drive seeks to give people (particularly women) in poverty some of the dignity that they so often lack.  We were asked to fill a gently used handbag with items to put a smile on the face of someone who is struggling.  As usual I had fun selected items to include and cramming them into the second hand bag I picked up at an op shop.

As well as necessities I added a few 'luxuries'.  I can well remember a time when I had to save up for sanitary items, shampoo and conditioner and never want to return to those dark days again.  With that in mind I added some moisturiser, some lip balm, some nail polish, a colourful scarf and a couple of strings of beads.

When I took my bag down to the real estate office I was pleased to see others clustered under their Christmas tree - and even more pleased to hear that they had already made one delivery and expected to make more before the Dignity Drive finishes.  For Australian readers I understand that Bunnings Hardware stores are also acting as a drop off point.

I am going to finish this post by reverting to type and sharing some of the colour blazing in our garden.

I really like these double poppies (as do the bees and other insects).  I save the seeds each year and broadcast them across the gardens.

 

Our 'Christmas Cactus' is blooming early (and well) this year too.  Another splash of red to brighten the garden, the day, my mood...

 

 Spectacular aren't they?