This week’s small pleasures #464

This week’s small pleasures – sunshine, ballet and seasonal produce.

This week’s small pleasures #463

Today is the Labour Day holiday here in New Zealand, so, as is the tradition of such days, the weather is ghastly. As I type this evening, the rain is pouring down, and I dare not even run out for a spot of parsley.

This week’s small pleasures #462

This week’s small pleasures include eating out, a little sunshine and some good food.

Words on Wednesday: café life

Café life with tea and a sandwich.

This week’s small pleasures #461

What were your small pleasures this week?

This week’s small pleasures #460

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This week’s small pleasures #459

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This week’s small pleasures #458

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This week’s small pleasures #457

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This week’s small pleasures #455

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