Blogmas 2017 Day 20: Christmas in miniature

Something I’ve never really written about in the blog, is my love of things miniature and dolls’ houses. I guess … More

The early morning walk: spring edition

The daily walk just now is punctuated by early sunlight shining through the leaves of the trees, of the sounds of birds, and by new sights each day.

Sunday – a day of rest, a day of rejuvenation, a day to get things done or a day to … More

So here we are again with a round up of the simple things that brought pleasure this week, which began … More

I love going to Botanic Gardens. Whether it is because I went frequently to the marvellous ones in Edinburgh where … More

Now in its thirtieth year, Floriade is an annual spring event here in Canberra. The first one was held to … More

I love buying flowers, though am a hopeless at arranging them. They bring a lightness and brightness to a room and lift the spirits on a dull day.

After lots of food on Christmas Eve, and more food yesterday, it was just as well we took a walk … More

It’s Saturday, it sunshine and shorts weather, and it’s time to put up the Christmas tree. Even though this is … More

‘Is the spring coming?’ he said. ‘What is it like?’ ‘It is the sun shining on the rain and the … More