by Anna McGhie | Oct 10, 2017 | Sights
‘Under the Jacaranda’ by Godfrey Rivers painted in 1903 hangs in the Queensland Art Gallery at South Brisbane and is believed to be the source of all Jacaranda trees that are growing in Brisbane.The art work was painted by Rivers 13 years after arriving in...
by Anna McGhie | Jun 15, 2017 | Vintage
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1894 and the grass tennis courts once located in the City Botanic Gardens. Note the ornate Queensland Club in the background, located on the corner of George and Alice Streets.
by Anna McGhie | May 2, 2017 | Events
Sunday May 14 is Mother’s Day – the day to show your mum or that special lady how much she means to you and that you appreciate everything she does for you. If you are looking for ideas to celebrate Mum’s special day I have some food, flowers...
by Anna McGhie | Mar 26, 2017 | Sights
Sprawling along Alice Street in the city centre of Brisbane are the heritage listed City Botanic Gardens.The formal garden beds situated just behind the City Botanic Gardens rotunda are blooming with beautiful flowers that remind me of an English garden. The perfectly...
