Monday 18 February 2013

simply country living




A change of scenery with a trip to my Mum's place in the country. I thought you'd enjoy seeing some of the cute old buildings and beautiful scenery of the Southern Highlands in and around where she lives. Peaceful settings and a beautiful time of year with a touch of Autumn in the air,  extra pretty and lush after some heavy rain. 



morning fog lifting


relaxing views.. it's good to be out of the city


Sutton Forest Public School 1871


morning dew


weatherboard love





idyllic








The Southern Highlands is about 1 1/2 hours drive from Sydney.

See you later in the week with some vintage shopping spots in the area.



Have a great week!






23 comments:

  1. Gorgeous photos Cheryl. I have only been to the southern highlands once but thought it was beautiful.
    Always nice to get some country air now and again x

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    1. i really did appreciate the fresh country air, getting a bit cooler up there already. x

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  2. Wonderful views, transmit peace and serenity!!
    Xx Vicky

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  3. I wouldn't mind visiting mom if that was the location. Don't get me wrong, I loved visiting with my parents, but I preferred that they come to our little beach town instead of us fighting traffic into the suburbs of Los Angeles. That is one reason we bought a beach house. We figured when/if we ever had grandchildren then they would want to visit grandma and grandpa at the beach.

    Have a lovely weekend in the country.

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    1. i have to fight a bit of traffic leaving the city to get there.
      sounds like a good plan.. i'm sure your grandchildren will love your beach town.
      x

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  5. Wow!! That Second image is literally 'pretty as a picture'!!!

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  6. Beautiful pics Cheryl! Would love to visit the Southern Highlands some time :)
    Cas x

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  7. What a lovely peaceful place to live, the cottage featured is stunning and I love the large tree out the front! xx Tina

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  8. Wonderful pictures, perfect to look at on a Monday morning before going to work! The rose against the blue-blue sky is a treasure! I hope you'll enjoy your week away!

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  9. The southern highlands look so lovely and country! Such a beautiful part of the world. Looking forward to seeing your vintage treasures rxx

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  10. oh how I love country towns...these shots are beautiful! hope you are enjoying a lovely break and can't wait to see your vintage shopping post.
    Bec x

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  11. Absolutely gorgeous photos! Every one!

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  12. what a charming schoolhouse!

    happy monday, lovely blogger.

    michele

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  13. Soooooooooo beautiful......
    I can't wait to see what you found!!!
    Tania xx

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  14. My bucket list is to visit Austrailia .. OMGOSH you are blessed. I just loved every single picture and love the name The Red Cow

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  15. Nothing to say!! Just feeling. I thing if I have been there. Your all pictures are so wonderful and wonderful..........

    Giant Fishtail Palm

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  16. I love country living.

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  17. How lucky you are to have somewhere beautiful to retreat to.
    Carolyn

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  18. Your Mother lives in such a beautiful location. Thank you for taking us along with you and showing us another side of Australia. Some of your pictures reminded me of the British countryside while as others look very different.
    Sarah x

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  19. what a lovely post, it is some of the most beautiful country side, the horses, the trees, all the grass....I love all your photos, it looks like a lovely place to live, quiet and country...I am a new follower of yours

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