Monday, February 24, 2014

Take a peak in our Garden during Winter

I wanted to write an add-on to last years post about autumn in our garden. While some blossoms are to be seen here and there around the city, nature is still sleeping. Our garden has been mostly still standing during the winter months, and the open space that is there, is used by our dog Beni for jumping around and playing.

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The only plants that are still fresh are the various herbs planted here and there, like the Rosemary in this first image.






Beni is in full play mode, often hiding behind the house. When we have sunny mornings and afternoons he likes to sunbathe outside.


Or wait for me to throw him a ball...


... and go after it...


...and proudly return it.



I quite like this little portrait of him, because of the patterned background.



In the post from last year, I mentioned the little house that we were building next to the main one. Back then it was unfinished inside, but now we have completed all of the major works inside. The floors are installed, the walls have been painted, and...


... we have selected the wallpaper in the main bedroom. Everything is mostly white and bright, but one of the walls in the bedroom contrasts that with a olive green wallpaper, that my mom selected.

 

The furniture is hand crafted and in the works, I'll update you again when there is more to tell.


So that's it for today. Thanks for coming along, I know these are not the most exciting images, but it is our life at the moment. I have a trip planed to Vienna, Austria next weekend, and I'm looking forward to the change of pace and the images I'll take. But there will be more new content here until then. 

37 comments:

  1. your photos are always exciting to me... I love seeing how and where you live... the new little house looks good to me and i like that wallpaper... like that last shot of yourself. and of course your sweet Beni... the 3rd photo looks like our seed pods on our Fish Tail Palm...is that what it is?

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    1. I actually have no idea what kind of plant it is. My dad bought it last autumn and we planted it. It has been holding up well all winter.

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  2. Hi Mersad. Really enjoyed seeing what you've been doing with the little house. Will it be a rental property? It's very charming. Beni is so cute - love him in the B&W photo.

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  3. Your hard work is nearly finished, and it all looks very beautiful!!
    Do LOVE Beni!!

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  4. oh you have a beautiful home and beni is the cutest! i enjoyed all your photos!

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  5. The new house looks superb, Mersad, and I adore the photographs of Beni. He is so lovable.

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  6. A beautiful little dog.

    If the second plant is heather it is a very effective shot.

    Another excellent set. A happy post.

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  7. Dogs all over the world love to chase balls, don't they? I really enjoyed this glimpse into your life. No need to apologize for that. Will you have the opportunity to visit the Spanish Riding School in Vienna? It's a place I've always wanted to see. Seeing it through your lens would be the next best thing.

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    1. It is located in the city center, so there is a good chance that I'll visit it. But I can't promise it, since we are going to be on a tight schedule.

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  8. Oh, I do love your shots of Beni!! What a cutie he is!! You do have such a lovely home!! Thank you for sharing these with us today!! Delightful captures! Hope you have a great week, Mersad!! Enjoy!

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  9. you have a lovely home. beni is an adorable fluff.

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  10. Beni is just the cutest puppy! And I love the photos of your garden.

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  11. What a cute dog.....lovem and your pics too! Great!

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  12. Nice shots of your cute little doggie! :)

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  13. Benji likes to have his picture taken, I think.

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  14. Sorry, I first read Benji not Beni. He's cute with any name.

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  15. That little Beni is just the cutest little dog. And your little house looks very inviting.

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  16. You had lots of fun playing with depth of field, I see.

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  17. Nice work on the house! It looks fantastic! Does Beni always stay that clean? LOL

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    1. I will probably post something about the construction of it real soon.

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    2. And Beni is not always this clean my friend. For every clean image there is one where he is in the mud :)

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  18. nice photos and the dog was so cute and very adorable, I love it.
    top photography in the Philippines

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  19. how do you say "wow"? you capture so many aspects of beauty. love the rosemary shot, and your dog...adorable. thanks for connecting with communal global.

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    1. Thanks so much for your lovely comment!

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  20. Nice place! The dogs cute, too.
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  21. Such a sweet pooch! I love the stones in your garden!

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  22. Wow GREAT place u got there.

    PhenoMenon, ABC Wednesday Team
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  23. Love this glimpse into your garden, and I really like the architectural design of your place!

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  24. Love the shots of cute little Beni! I have a lovely rosemary that lives in a much different environment than yours. :-) I should take some pictures when it blooms! Love those slanted windows...my, what great little house, and hand-crafted furniture, too. How wonderful! Can't wait to see it!

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    1. Thank you Marie. I'm looking forward to the furniture arriving as well.

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  25. It is a bit difficult to take care of your garden during winter but certain tips can help you do so.

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