Christmas is just around the corner…along with summer holidays and time to read, relax and recuperate from 2021. I can … More
Tag: rose
This week’s small pleasures #216
A few things have happened this week in the world. The endless wait for the US election results (phew!) came … More
This week’s small pleasures #192
Since last week’s small pleasures post I have gone shopping, eaten out and bought flowers. I know. 6 weeks ago … More
This week’s small pleasures #137
It’s Monday evening, on a day that started cold and wet and ended warm and sunny. That is autumn for you!
Six on Saturday
What a contrast in weather to last weekend! The shorts have been put away and the sweaters are being brought … More
Lady Norwood Rose Garden in November
One of the nicest places to spend a little time in is the Lady Norwood Rose Garden, part of the … More
Rhubarb and rose
Do you ever find yourself drawn to make a particular recipe for no obvious reason, but you just want to have a go?
Spring! This week’s small pleasures #70
While lots of bloggers in the northern hemisphere are writing about autumn, pumpkins, leaves falling off trees and getting cosy, down here we are in the process of celebrating spring.
A cup of tea would restore my normality
Despite a great trip to Sydney, a long weekend in the Wairarapa and last weekend’s short trip to Taranaki, this … More
Talking about nothing…except rose ice-cream
What a week…it started well with some glorious sunshine, with sushi in the park for lunch, with sitting outside at … More
Thistles and Kiwis 