You were born to be real,
Not to be perfect.
My poor weather-beaten peacock who stands guard of our pool out in the garden is a prime example that imperfection can still be beautiful and that being real is far more important than being perfect!
See you next on Instagram from Tassie!!
Ciao for now,
[ This post is linked up with My Little Drummer Boys for #WordlessWednesday ]
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We have an elephant ornament like this and he’s been knocked over so many times by the cats he’s a bit dinted and he’s rusting where the dints are 🙁
I’d love to see your elephant ornament!
Great photo and lovely outlook on life.
Thanks Raychael! 🙂
Gorgeous photo and gorgeous words x
Thank you Amy! 🙂
I am totally loving garden ornaments right now, no idea why because I don’t have a garden! But I find myself window shopping at my local nursery quite a bit lately… maybe it’s a sign it’s time I started a garden?
I’m totally loving them too. I’ve seen some really lovely ones lately. I think my peacock should have lived under our roofed pergola but looked so pretty out there amongst the palm trees by the pool! If you’re window shopping at the local nursery, YES – start yourself a garden! 😉
Your peacock shows his age with his patina. His appearance gives comfort because he has withstood the weather and is a symbol of stability. He is a memory keeper. I bet you remember when he arrived at your home, the discussion around where he would live and he has born witness to all sorts of events and goings on in your garden.
You have captured him well.
I had to Google patina Patrick! Yes – the patina sure does give away his age! I bought him from a market up in the mountains somewhere (can’t remember where exactly). He was shiny, colourful and pretty and I just adored him. I probably should have located him under the pergola roof to protect from the elements but he looked so regal and perfect out amongst the palm trees by the pool. I love your thoughts that he is a memory keeper – that’s a lovely thought! He sure has been witness to lots of events over the years! 🙂
I think that you have placed him perfectly.
Have a wonderful and safe trip to Tasmania. I’ve been watching the weather reports I think you will be just right.
By the way, I’ve created a Word press account of my own now and am going to start writing about different things of interest. I’ve been thinking about ANZAC day and how its becoming commercialised and what that means to me so I hope to have something posted by Saturday.
I will be writing under the moniker of The Renaissance Man. Don’t look at it until your return but I’d be rapt if you offered your thoughts later.
Bon Voyage
Thank you Patrick! I absolutely loved Tassie! We were very lucky with the weather – it was just turning nasty when we left! How exciting that you’ve created and started your own blog. I will definitely be checking that out very soon! 🙂
I like your peacock. Great piece of garden art.
Oh and can’t wait to see your Tassie pics 🙂
Thank you – just posted my first lot 🙂
Thank you Alicia! 🙂
Awesome words to live by hun xx
Thanks Sonia 🙂 x
I can’t agree more with you Min. Great photo!
Merci beaucoup Rita! 🙂 xo
I often remind myself of this quote to be real and not perfect, especially when trying to capture perfect photos of my kids. Looking back the best photos are the real ones and not the staged, more perfect looking ones!
I love unstaged photo’s – capturing real life moments! 🙂