Cottage Garden


The weather in Perth these past few days have been rather peculiar. It was only Monday that we were experiencing unbearable heat (it is summer after all), only to have thunderstorms and rain the day after. Today however, was lovely and fine, and so I ventured to a wonderful rose heritage garden and cafe secluded in the hills for devonshire tea and a wonder in the gardens. Going there is always like a dream; I imagine it as a perfect setting for favorite childhood stories such as the tales by Beatrix Potter or the Cottingley Fairies legend. The place certainly has an 'English cottage' aura about it, and located on a hill above the cafe is also a more French inspired garden. 

The outfit I'm wearing was one of my latest market buys. I have always adored polka dots, and this play suit from River Island was a bargain at $10!
Posted by Unknown at Tuesday, December 06, 2011

18 comments:

  1. Rachel, Cold KneesDecember 7, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    Oh what a delightful play suit, and such a bargain too! You seem to find such delightful places for tea :) And I was the same, I didn't use to like leopard print at all! xxx

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  2. the ineffable soulDecember 7, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    i love that playsuit and where you are looks really pretty :) x

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  3. AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    that garden looks delightful :) the playsuit, too, is really lovely. i'm jealous of all your sunshine! xx

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  4. AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Your summery posts are exactly what I need to get me through this cold, grey Winter. The outfit is lovely and the setting is too. x

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  5. BADecember 7, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    That playsuit is lovely and such a bargain! Your photos make me miss the summer so much! xxxx

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  6. Jo - Lost in the HazeDecember 7, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    What a truly dreamy playsuit - and only $10! Wow! <3 I love the pan collar, and the dotted print is perfection!

    x
    Lost in the Haze

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  7. rose-a-petits-poisDecember 7, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Such a cute playsuit you have. It suits you a treat !
    x

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  8. EmilyDecember 7, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Such an adorable playsuit! The weather up here has been very odd too - we've broken records for the coldest Summer day recorded in our area ever. it's been quite nice, really.

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  9. meniaDecember 8, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    the garden is amazing and the house looks like a fairytale house. The outfit is super retro!!beautiful
    ..xxx..

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  10. SarahDecember 8, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    the garden looks lovely! and polka dots are my favorite too. i can never have enough of them in my wardrobe. i totally adore that photo of you at the pretty gate. hope you've been well, c! x


    p/s: there's a giveaway happening at my blog!

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  11. Hope Adela PasztorDecember 8, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I love your romper! =)

    pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com

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  12. JoannaDecember 9, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Aww, what a lovely dress! The weather in Perth has been quite all over the place! I'm not looking forward to summer, that's for sure. It's great catching up on your blog :) Hopefully I'll find the time soon to do another post too! xxx

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  13. RachelDecember 9, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    What a darling little playsuit! Such a lucky find.
    A day in a cottage garden sounds so perfect. I'm desperate for snow but the idea of being surrounded by warmth and blooming flowers would be lovely too; how I wish I could have both at whatever moment I please!

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  14. Jhordyn AshleyDecember 10, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Everything about this is perfect. How I long for countryside gardens such as this, and cottages, and Beatrix Potter, and polka-dot jumpers. It is winter here, cold, white, diamonds, and lights. Today I am putting up Christmas decorations and playing in the snow with S. and of course there is no need to mention the hot chocolate afterwards. I hope all of your days are as perfect as the one you've mentioned here dear swan.

    xx

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  15. DinaDecember 11, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    The 3rd photo is so sweet! I wish I could visit there hehe x

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  16. FayDecember 20, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    That shirt is so cute! I really like it :]

    Merci for your sweet comment and following my blog <3 i really appreciate it! You have such a great style!
    And yes, i'm from Holland, great that your grandpa was from there! I will follow your blog, it's great!
    x

    www.ofthefoxandthedeer.blogspot.com

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  17. Agnes DeerDecember 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Cutest dress ever!!

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  18. CharlotteJanuary 10, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    This playsuit is gorgeous, I have a similar one in navy blue but I think I want this colour more now!

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