If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…

If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…I would offer you a slice of upside-down pear and cardamom … More

This week’s small pleasures #322 or a long weekend in Melbourne part 1

This week’s small pleasures post comes to you from Melbourne, where we have just spent a lovely long weekend. We … More

This week’s small pleasures #306

I’m writing this post on the Labour Day Monday holiday in New Zealand. The sun has been shining and I … More

This week’s small pleasures #295

Oh it really feels like winter today! The cold winds and rain have returned today after a gorgeous sunny Sunday … More

This week’s small pleasures #275

It is Monday evening again here in Aotearoa, and time for this week’s small pleasures and a time to reflect … More

This week’s small pleasures #262

Christmas is just around the corner…along with summer holidays and time to read, relax and recuperate from 2021. I can … More

Words on Wednesday: a day well spent

As some of you know, I don’t work on a Wednesday. It gives me time to catch up, make appointments, … More

This week’s small pleasures #243

Here we are, Monday again and well into the second half of the year. You can feel the days gradually getting a little longer, and while we still need our sweaters and padded coats, there are days where our coats are open and scarves moved to our bags.