Spring Smells

September 1 is the first day of spring in Australia. This year, it was all about the smells. At the pool, every breath between strokes carried the sweetness of blooms. On my weekend bike rides, the change was even more dramatic—one week branches were budding with flowers, the next they'd turned into fresh green leaves. 

 

 

 

Mid-month, Tom was away in Madrid for work, so I decided to host a dinner party. Cooking and entertaining isn't usually my comfort zone, but with Kate, Clarissa, and Nadia around the table, the house felt warm and lively. It was such a fun night!

 

That same weekend, I joined Emily at Victoria Park for the AFLW game, Hawthorn vs. Collingwood. Crisp spring air, footy, and good company felt like the perfect way to settle into the new season.