Well the first month of 2025 is over, and my intention of blogging twice a month has already passed. So this post, hopefully not too long and rambling, is a summary of the highlights and fun stuff I did during the month, starting at the end of the month, as the title says - looking back.
- The best part of January is always my summer break away at the beach. Just my husband and me (it's quite lovely now my kids are young adults and can look after themselves now), at our favourite beach at Mangawhai Heads. I paddle boarded each morning before breakfast on amazingly clear calm waters, lazed around reading, ate gelatos and had a fabulous day boogie boarding at the surf beach, We took a day trip to Whangarei and visited the Hundertwasser Art Centre and the Packard Car Museum.
- One of my intentions this year is to finish the top of my "make it up as I go" quilt. I haven't touched this since 2023, so have sort of forgotten what I had intended. I've since drafted a rough plan, and jotted down some ideas, and have started some epp which will be appliqued to a panel.
- I'm trying to walk each morning for 30 minutes before I go to work. I've noticed its already getting darker in the mornings, but I have been treated to some amazing sunrises.
- I have lived in Auckland for 28 years and never walked up to the top of Mt Eden the highest volcano (196m) in Auckland. It is dormant and offers fabulous views across the city in all directions. I finally got to do it on a warm and rather blustery day.
- My first garment make for the year is the Gibbons Slip Dress from Elbe Textiles. Its a relatively simple dress, cut on the bias, so fits beautifully but not tightly. Mine is made from a black linen viscose blend from spotlight
Wishing you all a wonderful February.
