Wordless Wednesday: Peonies

Peony season is here… You can find Thistles and Kiwis on Facebook, and also on Instagram @thistlesandkiwis. As for Twitter….am totally … More

This week’s small pleasures #255

This week’s small pleasures comes to you on the Labour Day holiday, which also kind of heralds the start of … More

The weather is definitely getting warmer, you can really feel it in the air. Everything is growing apace, especially weeds. … More

There seems to be a theme amongst events on here right now: armchair travel. Like many people in New Zealand, … More

Where has time gone this year? It is only 10 weeks to Christmas and so only a bit less time … More

Today’s post comes pre- and post- a lunchtime wine tasting event that was postponed from August due to the lockdown … More

Can you tell me how we have reached October already? The daffodils are almost – but not completely – over, … More

Place: Botanic Gardens, Wellington, New Zealand. You can find Thistles and Kiwis on Facebook, and also on Instagram @thistlesandkiwis. As for … More

It is already nearing the end of September and I just don’t know where the time is going. Our clocks … More

It has been a lovely sunny day, warm enough to sit outside with a cup of tea and a book. … More