Have you ever tried to photograph a butterfly? They rarely stay still for long! Sometimes it is simply about watching, waiting and being patient for that special moment. This beautiful Common Eggfly (Hypolimnas bolina) absolutely captivated us. Its dark wings reveal striking flashes of blue-purple and white when the light catches them – certainly worth waiting for that photograph! The Common Eggfly is usually a butterfly of tropical northern Australia, but here’s something fa

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Out on a walk recently, we spotted these two very different butterflies at two different moments—and I couldn’t help but love the contrast. One, vibrant and eye-catching, gently gliding through the air… The other, quietly resting on the earth, soaking up the warmth of the day. Same day. Same walk. Two completely different personalities. It’s a lovely reminder that nature has so much variety—sometimes bold and bright, sometimes calm and understated… and both equally beautiful

This week — 11 December 2025 — we begin planting our very first species of Australian natives for this year’s growing season with Trees for Life SA… and we’re starting with a beauty: Leptospermum lanigerum – the Woolly Tea-Tree Soft, silver-green foliage, delicate white flowers, and a natural love for damp gullies and creek lines — this gorgeous Australian native is a favourite for wildlife. It provides food and shelter for birds, insects and small animals, stabilises soil,

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Recently, we had the pleasure of attending an inspiring community event hosted by @City of Burnside Council, bringing together passionate...

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Well… we finally put those freshly picked figs to delicious use! Tried a brand-new fig recipe! Using the best South Australian...

This week, some of Adelaide's most iconic landmarks were captured in their breathtaking glory. St. Peter’s Cathedral with the Moon...

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TAKE CARE ABOUT OUR PLANET! At Adelaide Style Accommodation, we're passionate about our beautiful South Australian environment and...

Back in December we shared with you information about our environmental project - growing 360 Australian native trees for Trees For Life...

Their sunflowers are out in flower now for the next 3 weeks - just stunning - great for your #Wellbeing and getting out with nature with...

Spring time in @Adelaide Style Accommodation - "City to Beach" home With spring in the air in Adelaide,South Australia thought we would...

Yes, at Adelaide Style Accommodation we have a passion for the environment and so we identified that Butterflies face a wide range of...

These 300 trees are going to be planted near Millicent in the States beautiful Yorke Peninsula. This time last month we shared with you...