....Any color as long as it's black

This is a quote by the maker of the Ford automobile but it certainly doesn't apply to life in a brilliantly sunny country, like Australia.

I went window shopping with my sister-in-law on Sunday in Balmain, and the clothes are mostly made in brilliant colors, orange and turqoise and yellow and pink etc etc. It just makes you feel  happy and alive. When we first moved to France it was very clear that to be chic you had to wear black and be very understated; all else seemed tacky and a bit too bright. Since I never really succumbed to the "black trend" I am very happy to buy clothes in happy bright colors.

Speaking of window shopping, it is again that strange time of year. I mean seeing windows decorated for Christmas with snow and reindeer and sleighs while walking around in a sundress in +28°C, will I ever get used to it? 

We also had a nice lunch there at the Top Deck Cafe, where you could (with difficulty) see the Harbor Bridge, which was their claim to fame. Very good service though, and a fun waiter!

Before our visit to Balmain we went to the Rozelle Market which is on every Sunday. It is always fun to poke around. I was looking for an easel, but the one I found was not for sale. So that gives me a good reason to go again soon, right?

I have had a fun week with my sister-in-law and her son visiting for a week and my other brother-in-law for a few days. We did lots of painting which is very inspiring to do together with someone.

Yesterday after my painting class I went for a walk on the beach and saw all these kids having a picnic with school. They were all wearing sun hats, and if you didn't have it on you were told off. They take sun exposure seriously here in Australia. The teachers were all walking around making sure they had put on sunscreen as well.

Until next time, take care!