A blog about life in Wellington, New Zealand
Another week, another set of small pleasures, those little things that bring us joy and a smile to our faces. Autumn is here, so it is time to plan reading lists, trawl recipe books for seasonal eating ideas and look forward to the Easter break. So without further ado, here are some of the good things of the past week.
Here we are, half way through March already. As I mentioned on Saturday, you can really feel autumn is at … More
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea… we would talk about how one of life’s pleasures is … More
The past week seems to have drifted by, with sunshine, rain and a little wind, heralding the last days of summer and the start of autumn. I have already seen feijoas for sale.
I mentioned on Monday that I am taking some time off work – two weeks to be exact. Being at home means more time for reading (actually have two books on the go for the first time in ages), time to do some clutter clearing (I was very pleased with the results of reorganising the herbs and spices today), doing a new jigsaw, listening to podcasts and going for walks. I’ve also been browsing cookbooks, seeking ideas and inspiration now I have a bit more time to try things out
On Saturday night, the government announced that all of New Zealand, except Auckland, is going back up to Covid-alert Level 2. Auckland is now at Level 3, after more community outbreaks in the south of the city.
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…you would see a freshly baked cake. I would tell you … More
I started getting this post together on Sunday, and had to change my planned intro, as at 7pm we heard … More
For a pre-Valentine’s Day treat, we went to Shed 5 on Thursday evening after my Pilates class. It was a … More
Summer continues, with more sunny days, blue skies…and the odd bits of rain, which is of course great for the … More
Thistles and Kiwis 