Red Poppy
@redpoppy.bsky.social
Red and green and would probably rather be gardening.
Aotearoa New Zealand 🌱🌿🇳🇿
Aotearoa New Zealand 🌱🌿🇳🇿
Just hatched this morning 😍 #Aotearoagardening 🌱🇳🇿
January 12, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Just hatched this morning 😍 #Aotearoagardening 🌱🇳🇿
Such beautiful work. Would be delighted to have her come to live with me do fingers crossed.
I’m trying this:
I’ve set up a Ko-Fi account & will be choosing a supporter at random to ‘win’ my girl (& future pieces). Any donations of $25 or more from now till 10am Monday 19th Jan could have her. PLEASE share widely & often 💗🫶🏼. #nzpol #Kikorangi
ko-fi.com/ciaraaxstitch
I’ve set up a Ko-Fi account & will be choosing a supporter at random to ‘win’ my girl (& future pieces). Any donations of $25 or more from now till 10am Monday 19th Jan could have her. PLEASE share widely & often 💗🫶🏼. #nzpol #Kikorangi
ko-fi.com/ciaraaxstitch
January 11, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Such beautiful work. Would be delighted to have her come to live with me do fingers crossed.
I recognise this orange light from the years I lived in Australia. The sun is being shaded by the smoke from the bushfires. At least it has dropped the temperature here a couple of degrees but it must be horrendous over there. Bring on the rain across the Tasman.
January 10, 2026 at 4:03 AM
I recognise this orange light from the years I lived in Australia. The sun is being shaded by the smoke from the bushfires. At least it has dropped the temperature here a couple of degrees but it must be horrendous over there. Bring on the rain across the Tasman.
A friend sends me Rachel Maddow clips - she appears to have a good handle on what is really happening with T-rump and Venezuela. Worth a watch.
www.instagram.com/reel/DTQ6R0-...
www.instagram.com/reel/DTQ6R0-...
The Rachel Maddow Show on Instagram: "Even as Donald Trump seems eager to make boasts about taking Venezuela's oil, reporting suggests that he didn't actually do much planning for doing so by the time...
4,907 likes, 183 comments - maddowshow on January 8, 2026: "Even as Donald Trump seems eager to make boasts about taking Venezuela's oil, reporting suggests that he didn't actually do much planning fo...
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January 9, 2026 at 9:57 AM
A friend sends me Rachel Maddow clips - she appears to have a good handle on what is really happening with T-rump and Venezuela. Worth a watch.
www.instagram.com/reel/DTQ6R0-...
www.instagram.com/reel/DTQ6R0-...
First fig of the season. A little later than usual but looking luscious.
January 7, 2026 at 1:56 AM
First fig of the season. A little later than usual but looking luscious.
The photographer was Valerio Minato.
January 4, 2026 at 6:17 AM
The photographer was Valerio Minato.
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Should be sleeping but sleep is eluding me. Haven’t done Wordle in months - did ok with this one.
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Should be sleeping but sleep is eluding me. Haven’t done Wordle in months - did ok with this one.
January 1, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Wordle 1,658 3/6
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Should be sleeping but sleep is eluding me. Haven’t done Wordle in months - did ok with this one.
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Should be sleeping but sleep is eluding me. Haven’t done Wordle in months - did ok with this one.
Looking east at sunset - first day of 2026 done.
January 1, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Looking east at sunset - first day of 2026 done.
Mildred, my kitchen witch, is loving this year’s calendar @paullecomtephoto.nz
January 1, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Mildred, my kitchen witch, is loving this year’s calendar @paullecomtephoto.nz
Happy New Year! Here’s to a peaceful and happy 2926 for all of us.
December 31, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Happy New Year! Here’s to a peaceful and happy 2926 for all of us.
The biggest white tail I’ve ever seen. Very pleased he/she had drowned by the time it emerged from the spout of my watering can.
December 30, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The biggest white tail I’ve ever seen. Very pleased he/she had drowned by the time it emerged from the spout of my watering can.
Just caught the light on my hydrangea at the right moment. 🌱
December 28, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Just caught the light on my hydrangea at the right moment. 🌱
Rather spooky sky at lunchtime today.
December 22, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Rather spooky sky at lunchtime today.
Panforte instead of Christmas cake this year. Fruity, spicy, gluten free and delicious.
December 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Panforte instead of Christmas cake this year. Fruity, spicy, gluten free and delicious.
Not part of #secretsantaAoNZ but I also received this today. @paullecomtephoto.nz ‘s stunning calendar. I love every page/month.
December 17, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Not part of #secretsantaAoNZ but I also received this today. @paullecomtephoto.nz ‘s stunning calendar. I love every page/month.
#secretsantaAoNZ A huge thank you to @foxylustygrover.bsky.social and all the elves for pulling us all together again for our Secret Santa. From start when we receive the name of our Santee to finish when we get to see everyone’s gifts it is simply wonderful. Thank you thank you thank you.
December 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
#secretsantaAoNZ A huge thank you to @foxylustygrover.bsky.social and all the elves for pulling us all together again for our Secret Santa. From start when we receive the name of our Santee to finish when we get to see everyone’s gifts it is simply wonderful. Thank you thank you thank you.
#secretsantaAoNZ it’s time! Thanks Santa - I noticed when I went to take my gift from the postage envelope that the Christmas wrapping inside hadn’t travelled so well so I left it where it was. I didn’t even peek! Surprised even myself😅. It has been worth the wait.
December 16, 2025 at 8:25 PM
#secretsantaAoNZ it’s time! Thanks Santa - I noticed when I went to take my gift from the postage envelope that the Christmas wrapping inside hadn’t travelled so well so I left it where it was. I didn’t even peek! Surprised even myself😅. It has been worth the wait.
#secretsantaAoNZ at last my tree is up and decorated so my secret Santa parcel can have one night in its rightful position. Opening day nearly here!
December 16, 2025 at 6:02 AM
#secretsantaAoNZ at last my tree is up and decorated so my secret Santa parcel can have one night in its rightful position. Opening day nearly here!
Hard to believe she is cross-stitched. So beautiful. And for sale but sadly out of my price range. Simply stunning work.
Finally!!!
I pushed through lots of pain to finish her. Really need to sell her quickly, & for as much $ as I can possibly get… definitely wanting at least $1500 as she’s very big.
78.5cm x 70cm.
Please share widely, I would greatly appreciate the help.
#CrossStitch #Kikorangi
#nzpol
I pushed through lots of pain to finish her. Really need to sell her quickly, & for as much $ as I can possibly get… definitely wanting at least $1500 as she’s very big.
78.5cm x 70cm.
Please share widely, I would greatly appreciate the help.
#CrossStitch #Kikorangi
#nzpol
December 15, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Hard to believe she is cross-stitched. So beautiful. And for sale but sadly out of my price range. Simply stunning work.
Croissants with ham, cheese, avocado and fresh asparagus for brunch. Cherries, chocolate, champagne and crystallised ginger as extras. Don’t care so much what’s for main dinner as long as there are berries and ice cream for dessert. And maybe trifle.
We're nearly there #SecretSantaAoNZ just two more sleeps (unless you're a midnight opener)
How about a question? What's a must have food? Ham? Turkey? An apricot in the stocking? Shortbread? Brandy cream? Trifle? BBQ? Seafood?
How about a question? What's a must have food? Ham? Turkey? An apricot in the stocking? Shortbread? Brandy cream? Trifle? BBQ? Seafood?
December 15, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Croissants with ham, cheese, avocado and fresh asparagus for brunch. Cherries, chocolate, champagne and crystallised ginger as extras. Don’t care so much what’s for main dinner as long as there are berries and ice cream for dessert. And maybe trifle.
For many years it was pétanque on mum’s huge back lawn. Mum insisted that the only way to play was with a glass of wine in the other hand. Christmas Day is at my place this year and sadly I don’t have a lawn 🥴. Will probably manage the glass of wine though. In mum’s honour.
Time for a new question #SecretSantaAoNZ
What do you play on Christmas day? Cards? Monopoly? Croquet? Cricket? The Santa Hat movie game?
What do you play on Christmas day? Cards? Monopoly? Croquet? Cricket? The Santa Hat movie game?
December 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
For many years it was pétanque on mum’s huge back lawn. Mum insisted that the only way to play was with a glass of wine in the other hand. Christmas Day is at my place this year and sadly I don’t have a lawn 🥴. Will probably manage the glass of wine though. In mum’s honour.
Yesterday my neighbour brought me a bunch of rhubarb from their garden. Today it was a bowl of just-picked raspberries. 😍 good to have good neighbours.
December 12, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Yesterday my neighbour brought me a bunch of rhubarb from their garden. Today it was a bowl of just-picked raspberries. 😍 good to have good neighbours.
Yum yum yum! First boysenberries of the season.
December 10, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Yum yum yum! First boysenberries of the season.
It has arrived! Perfect timing as I was away all week and it arrived today. Thanks Santa 😊🎄🥂
#secretsantaAoNZ
#secretsantaAoNZ
December 6, 2025 at 2:10 AM
It has arrived! Perfect timing as I was away all week and it arrived today. Thanks Santa 😊🎄🥂
#secretsantaAoNZ
#secretsantaAoNZ
If you’re my Santa and have sent my gift but not been told that it has arrived, my apologies. I have been away all week but my neighbour is keeping an eye on things for me so be assured it will be safe. I’ll be home Saturday. #secretsantaAoNZ
December 3, 2025 at 8:33 AM
If you’re my Santa and have sent my gift but not been told that it has arrived, my apologies. I have been away all week but my neighbour is keeping an eye on things for me so be assured it will be safe. I’ll be home Saturday. #secretsantaAoNZ