Words On Wednesday: A Floral Escape

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

Six on Saturday 16.10.21

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

Today in Wellington it is a glorious, sunny and warm day, in total contrast to yesterday’s gales, rain and chills. … More

It’s September, it’s spring and there have been some lovely sunny days if chilly nights. Lockdown continues, with several lovely … More

It is the first of September, the start of spring. A season to clear the cobwebs away, make plans and … More