Monday 6 January 2014

an epiphany of sorts



today is officially the feast of the epiphany, 
a word which denotes a 
"sudden and striking realization"

it struck me 
that it was time to replace Tolkien's line
not all those who wander are lost
[which continues to mean a lot to me]
with 
prophet of bloom
which has been the web address of this journal all along

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though yesterday was Sunday it was a big workday
the studio had to be swept for an interview 

the studio angel needed a fresh candle
i picked up bits so people would not fall over them

pots had to be stacked more or less neatly as well

while banksia pods demanded i read them a poem

the cheese graters wanted lining up [i use them as tea-light holders, a trick i picked up from the lovely John Parkes]

and then later
there was a cauldron that needed tending








January 6 is also the day you must undress the Christmas tree
otherwise
you house will burn down.
you think i'm joking?
in 1983 we left our Christmas decorations up
because my grandparents were visiting from Canada
and
on Ash Wednesday [February 16] the house burned down.
[admittedly there was a bushfire involved]
so if your decorations are still up
make sure you have a hose handy.



22 comments:

  1. it's great fun to see the workroom and environs. i particularly like your numbered pots. my decorations, well, i never got to that this year, ice and all.

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  2. no inside tree here anymore, but i remember mom used to use her nose to determine when the tree was to dry. the aroma turns sweet. and then it was time . happy new year by the way.

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  3. Everythings change now , looks lovely i had to google Banksia , very fantastic flower and seeds , well some day i need to come to AUS to see all this fantastic and great, great area . Funny to see your workroom and your comment, the story about John Parkes are one of the few different lifes, personality.

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  4. I have already noticed a change in the amount of light each day. Love that angel!

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  5. nice to see a view into your world . prophet of bloom is how i think of you .

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  6. What a joy to have a little peek into your studio...
    Now i'm of to undress my christmastree....good for me, its only 5 januari over here...........
    Oh and happy new year to you India!

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  7. lusting for banksia pods to read to……kudos for change

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  8. I was just looking at my tree and wondering if today is the day... love seeing your workspace.

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  9. love the purple (is it thistle?) and dry grass & yikes best take down the decorations today!

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    1. is eryngium , Mo, see link in the reply to Christi's comment below

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  10. love your banksia pods demanding a poem!!

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  11. Love that angel, she's magnificent. I always remember the 6th Jan because it's my sons birthday. Started taking down the decorations yesterday, will finish today. Coveting you workroom, in our small apt I only have the dining table to work on, always in trouble because we can't eat from it. I'm not messy I'm creative.

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  12. Cheese graters can also be used to hang ear rings from, if anyone's interested.

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  13. I knew about the cheese graters as earring holders but not candle holders. Must try it.

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  14. I think your poem must have been a cheerful. The Banksia seem to be having a fine chuckle.

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  15. Love all the cheese graters, tea light holders good idea. Love all the rusty pieces you have collected.

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  16. Last day of Christmas here, Twelfth Night, so we are saying goodbye to our decorations. My 4 year old granddaughter now has the capacity to realize how long it will be until next year and sighed looking at the tree. Thanks for many nice photos to cheer me, especially your angel.

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  17. Last day of Christmas here, Twelfth Night, so we are saying goodbye to our decorations. My 4 year old granddaughter now has the capacity to realize how long it will be until next year and sighed looking at the tree. Thanks for many nice photos to cheer me, especially your angel.

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  18. Cannot begin to imagine the horror of to losing ones home to fire ...

    Current tidy-up around here is pretty spiff! Almost wouldn't have recognized it as your place with the tame, new banner - then, scrolled down to the rusty bits and knew for sure was still yours ;>] Hope your interviewers come prepared for finding magic. That summer dress is a treat.

    Mo asked too & am wondering myself ... pretty sure the top photo is Eryngium (called sea holly 'round here) but don't recognize the species ... ovinum? so freakin' PURPLE.

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    1. you're right Christi, Eryngium ovinum it is.
      http://www.anbg.gov.au/gnp/gnp11/eryngium-ovinum.html
      all the rest on the paddock are a kind of skyblue but this one patch is royal purple. just gorgeous.

      and as to tame...that garden is only tame on the surface [like the Sagittarian that lurks in it]

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  19. Tree is definitely down. That dress next to the iron cross. Wowie.

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  20. It's great to see some of your working space!!!
    I just ordered your new book...can't wait to get it!!!!

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