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Jumpsuit: Princess Highway via Dangerfield linen
Sandals: Wittner leather
Bag: Renee Loves Frances cane, leather
Bangle: Zsizska via Sea Wish Coolangatta resin
Ring: Zsizska via Sea Wish Coolangatta resin
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On an utterly miserable day in South East Queensland due to the so-called "weather event" brought on by Tropical Cyclone Owen, it would seem only fitting to look back on recent events - such as this overcast Saturday morning spent exploring the Mt Coot tha Botanical Gardens with a dear friend & her inquisitive munchkin - when it was permissible to spend large portions of the day outside without getting soaking wet.
For the occasion, I wore a funky 1960s style "flower power" printed linen jumpsuit with tie belt from Princess Highway in vibrant shades of pink, yellow & green on a navy background that even a duck in the pond thought was so appetising that it was something he could eat (!) mixed with a pair of comfortable tan leather gladiator sandals from Wittner & matching circular cane crossbody bag with tan leather strap from the darling Renee Loves Frances store at Bulimba. Jewellery was kept minimal owing to the location - a handmade chunky yellow & clear resin bangle & ring from Zsiszka that I found at one of my all-time favourite stores, Sea Wish Coolangatta while on holidays a few years ago.
Scroll down to see how it all unfolded & for a little peek at what Brisbane's premier sub-tropical gardens have to offer...
Starting our morning in The Fernhouse...
Traversing the Arid Zone...
before I saw the curled up python trying to sunbathe on a rock...
Taking in the tranquil beauty of the Japanese Garden, made for Expo 88 & transplated to the site...
Having fun on the Children's Trail...
With The (Flying Fox) Band...
Can you spot them hanging upside down from the tree?
Over the Bridge...
Hitching a ride on a rhinoceros beetle...
Accurate representation of what taking photographs with toddlers actually looks like 99% of the time...
Unable to resist a stunning, verdant backdrop...
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About to tuck into my delicious all-day-breakfast at the Botanical Gardens Cafe...
The Corn Fritters with Poached Egg, Rocket Salad & Field Mushrooms on the side comes highly recommended... as well as the Iced Chocolate made with real Cadbury cocoa, which is (thankfully) not as overly sweet as some that are made with chocolate syrup...
"The Butterfly Catchers" by Artbusters
One of my favourite sculptures to look at as a child during Expo 88 & the thing I love to look at most in the entirety of the Gardens...
Duck Pond
Turtle Watching
Selfie under the Orchid Arbor
The duck that was after my pants for lunch!
Moments with the Littlest Explorer...
Finishing our morning with a rather sweaty look around the Rainforest Dome...
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