...of our garage. As far as I'm concerned, the only positive thing about autumn is the colour! I know loads of people love it but I can't help but see it as a reminder that life, death and decay are all part of the same cycle and a pretty short one at that.Actually, this is next door's garage roof but ours is the same, and that is our wisteria busy shedding it's leaves. The photo doesn't capture the intensity of the colours but it is one of the pleasures of this time of year, seeing all the beautiful warm shades those little plants go through.
We live in a quiet close, with the entrance opposite our neighbours on the right. Our post box is just opposite the neighbours on the left and I wonder, am I the only silly woman who feels I have to dress up to collect the post? In the UK the post pops conveniently through the letterbox and onto the door mat. You can collect it in your slippers and rollers and last night's mascara and no-one will notice. Here, if I even think of nipping over in my 'bag lady' comfy clothes and no make up, it will guarantee a convoy or cars or a herd load of schoolkids on scooters will speed round the corner and catch me mid sprint! Every time. I popped over this morning looking like the Michelin man in my baggy fleece and before I even reached the gate a man's face appeared over the top waiting to hand me a telephone directory! If it's possible to 'tempt fate', how come it only work in ways you don't want?!
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I love your garage roof. It's fascinating how so many continental Europeans care so much about appearance. My mother bought a new jumper yesterday so that she would have something presentable to wear to the doctor's!!!
LOL Yep -- you can find me getting mail in my housecoat and sitting on my porch in my bedroom slippers!! LOL Good thing I live in the country!! I LOVE the rooftop garden, Felicity!!! Here, the wisteria takes over and winds up pulling down some tiles ... be careful with it! But oh, love the fall-- to me, it's the culmination of all the work of summer -- in a bounty of color and food ... and we prepare for winter -- a time of rest before spring starts the garden work again ....
Rainbow secret...I garden in my slippers even in the rain.
I've been so behind in my blog reading! I's nice to stop by for a visit. You have perhaps the most beautiful garage roofs there that I've ever seen!
Regarding the mail pick up...I wonder if your neighbors have been dieing to pick up thier mail in the same comfy attire!
Now that has got to be the most gorgeous garage roof I ever could have imagined. Sounds like your entire set up is conducive to your lovely art. What blessings.
OH, what a lovely rooftop!
Lucky for me, our mail gets delivered of an afternoon so I'm always presentable by then. However, my kids will tell you that I rarely step outside the front door unless I'm half decent in appearance as I've tempted fate far too often. lol I feel quite vulnerable and embarrassed when I've been caught in my pj's, no makeup and hair untouched from getting out of bed. I'm not a vain person either and I'm very laid back in the home. Weird, huh?
Btw, I love the new header on your blog, Felicity ~ :)
I found my way over here via crackskullbob. I lived in Geneva for a short time back in 1987 (working for WHO) and chuckled about some of the restrictions - e.g., against drawing triangular boxes. I know that Swiss laws can be as picky as that. I enjoyed your work while visiting and will come back.
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