Honey coloured memories
Surely there’s no better way to start a week then by reflecting on all that was wonderful about the weekend just left behind? I have to tell you that apart from lazily enjoying my two days off work, I discovered… (READ MORE)
Finding novelty in new places
Was it during the eighties that novelty (and often slightly naughty) items really came into their own? I seem to recall there being much humour associated with novelty aprons (highlighting various anatomical features), novelty ironing board covers (with scantily clad… (READ MORE)
The rabbit said to the bird
‘So she’s really serious about this whole mustard yellow obsession?’ ‘Well she sure seemed excited when she found me’. ‘Hmmm, I’ve seen her looking at my white porcelain finish lately … I wonder if I should be worried?’ Goodness, it’s… (READ MORE)
Thoughts about flowers
I’m just a little bit smitten with the world of flowers at the moment … I seem to be constantly on the lookout for pretty blooms to display around the home. They have a way of making everything feel brighter,… (READ MORE)
There’s a bear in there …
Do you think bears would prefer to drink tea or coffee? I personally think they’d reach for the stronger caffeine hit from a big cup filled with coffee … especially after emerging from a long and restful hibernation. I know… (READ MORE)
Rest, relaxation and renovation
Instead of having to rush back to work after the long weekend, I was a little bit sneaky and took a few extra days off. The quiet time has been very welcome, and combined with beautiful rainy days, lots of… (READ MORE)
A scattered kind of week …
Hello there, how’s your week been treating you? Mine has been a bit all over the place to be honest … and that has left me feeling a bit ‘walnutty’ … you know, kind of like I just want to… (READ MORE)
The A B C’s of a perfect day
What are the ingredients for your perfect day? On a recent day largely spent at home, I got to thinking about a few of the things that bring beauty and joy to my day (I think you all know me… (READ MORE)
Keen on a (retro) kitchen
Are you a vintage / retro lover too? … While my own yesteryear inspired obsession started with books, I’ve since moved on to clothing … and now I’ve passed through the retro-tinged homewares frontier too. I wonder what will be next?… (READ MORE)
A brief tour of my workspace
Hopefully you’re the keeper of a beautiful and inspirational workspace. While my day-job office desk is particularly uninspired, I do take much joy in my home workspace … even if I do change it around from time to time. Last… (READ MORE)